As tonight’s latkes were finishing frying, I looked down and saw my kids playing with their duplo blocks. And not just playing, but creating some awesome Hanukkah Judaica: a duplo block Hanukkiah. It was awesome! And it became our centerpiece for the 5th night celebrations.
Seeing them create this Hanukkiah, and have such pleasure in doing so, made me feel so happy and fulfilled. We are doing ok. Even though we live in a Northern California town without a significant Jewish culture (definitely miniscule outside our synagogue!), my kids not only get it, they enjoy it. They live it. They love it. And that makes a Jewish mom so so happy.
There are so many ways to create Judaica out of ordinary everyday objects in your house. This duplo Hanukkiah is just one serendipitous example that I needed to remind me that the light is large and glowing in our hearts, in our house, and in our community.
Chag Hanukkah Sameach! Enjoy creating your own light, your own reminders of Jewish living, with your children, out of whatever objects you find!
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