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In this week’s prompt we are in an alleyway between two stone walls. Lights are strung across the arched entry. There are picnic tables and a bench.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
HANUKKAH IN WESTERBROOK
“Aviva,” said Bubbie, “what are the letters on the dreidel?”
“Noon, Gimmel, Hey, Shin,” I replied. (נ,ג,ה,ש)
“What do they stand for?”
“Nes Gadol Hayah Sham. A great miracle happened there.”
“What miracle?”
“When there was only enough oil to keep the ancient Temple Menorah lit for one day and it burned for eight.”
Bubbie brushed a tear from her withered cheek. I knew where her mind had gone.
“We were young and brave.” She shrugged. “Or maybe just foolish. Leo lit the candles on the menorah. The light gave us hope in a very dark place. A great miracle indeed.”
*Hebrew letters read from right to left.
Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate. © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
And yet our leaders seem to have forgotten. Heart wrenching story, Rochelle.
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Dear Violet,
I fear you’re correct. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I liked the thought that young and brave may be the same thing as foolish
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Dear Neil,
Who among us of a certain age hasn’t looked back and thanked God that we lived. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Hanukkah. Love your art in this as well.
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Dear Jan,
Glad you like the art. It’s our Hanukkah card this year. 😉 Happy holiday and birthday to you, m’luv.
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A lovely story. Young, brave, foolish. Weren’t we all until time blurred the boundaries between?
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Dear Sandra,
Thank you for such a wonderful comment. Hope your birthday was the best.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I liked your story and Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate 🙂
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Thank you, Yvette. Glad you liked my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂
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I hope there always be someone to create a lights in the darkness.
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Dear James,
As the times are getting darker we need those lights, don’t we?
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Hanukkah!
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Thanks, Lisa.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you are welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Happy Hanukkah, Rochelle. Your story reminds us not just of the things that happened, but of the hope that it took to survive them.
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Dear Jen,
The Holocaust survivors never cease to amaze me with their unfathomable stories. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Hanukkah, Rochelle. Great story.
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Many thanks, Will.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Hanukkah, Rochelle. Such a good story, and I love your watercolour painting, very pleasing.
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I really like your story. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Hanukkah, Rochelle.
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Thank you on both counts, Keith.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Perfect story for the time of the year. You’re a few days early – were you testing us? Lovely, sad, poignant, and wonderful.
Shalom and lotsa love during the holiddays,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
I figured Hanukkah was close enough for a holiday story. Nu? Thank you for your sweet comments.
Shalom and lotsa illuminating hugs,
Rochelle
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Absolutely! And happy Day 3!
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There are moments that must never be forgotten.
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Dear James,
Indeed. We must never forget.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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happy hanukkah! loved your story this week.
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Thank you so much, Plaridel
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A beautiful truth Rochelle. Beautifully told. Happy Hanukkah
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Many thanks on all counts, Laurie.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Dawn.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Hanukkah, Rochelle. This micro-story contains so much: history, tradition, humanity – May we never forget.
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Dear Michele,
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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