I never expected the flames of the Chanuka candles to be reflected in the wood of my old table. But it happened, and just in time for James' "Weedend Reflections" meme.Even the mouse got into the light show, going from blue to green and red.
Today is the 8th (last) day of Chanuka.Yesterday afternoon, just before sunset (the beginning of the Sabbath), the chanukiya full of candles was lit for the last time until next December.
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To "publicize the miracle" the Chanuka lamp is placed in a window.
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The ancient terrace wall seen from my back window is necessary because our village is built on the slopes (and the top) of a little mountain. I like to look at the stone wall and reflect on its history.
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the first is fantastic
ReplyDeleteThe colored candles burning in the window look so lovely! That's a unique looking menorah! Even your mouse was "lit up."
ReplyDeleteLovely reflection!
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought the mouse was connected to the Menorah in some high tech manner.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos and reflection. The candles give such a warm feel.
The menorah candles, reflecting and fully lit. What a beautiful sight. If there were a "most unique" menorah photo, the mouse one would win.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots as always.
ReplyDeleteAll the best
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Lovely images and very nice reflections.
ReplyDeleteI love your colorful candles, and it is so wonderful to be living amidst so much history. My house was built in 1963 so no history!
ReplyDeleteReflection of the light and of your mind Dina.....A perfect spiritual moment.
ReplyDeleteIqlove your colored candles.
I love the warmth of reflections in polished wood. Very nice photo.
ReplyDeleteI also love the colorful candles! The reflection is softly beautiful on the wooden table top, and the mouse is an unexpected accent.
ReplyDeleteI love the first photo, Dina!!
ReplyDeleteAlso the Salzburg fountain reflection photo is excellent.
Love your menorah and mouse. That is quite a beautiful mouse. I've never seen anything like it.
ReplyDeleteIs there oil in your menorah? That looks very symbolic as well as beautiful.
Dear friends, I thank you for all your interesting comments.
ReplyDeleteKay, the see-through mouse came with the notebook computer. I would not have chosen it. The changing lights can drive you crazy if you let them.
Naomi bought me the modern chanukiya at Kibbutz Sde-Boker (where David Ben-Gurion lived and is buried). The Desert Charm giftshop makes things "inspired by the landscape and colours of the Negev desert."
See more of their creations at http://www.desert-charm.com/holiday262.html
I think it is filled with water. And flowers and plants.
If you stand it up straight the bottle might remind you of a fancy vinegar bottle.
With the little air bubble in it, you can also use it as a spirit level. hehe
BTW, I just learned that "chanukia" was coined by Mrs. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, wife of the reviver of modern Hebrew, in the late 19th century. Much better than the "Chanuka menorah" or whatever that y'all use in the Diaspora.
Dina, the first one is a masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Hope you had a great festival of lights.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! And may the light of Hanukkah brighten your path in the coming year!
ReplyDeleteI love the reflections in the first photo, the second photo is very pretty too
ReplyDeleteThose lighted colored candles are so fascinating! Very lovely images, Dina.
ReplyDeleteWell I think it's a fantastic picture, great job.
ReplyDeleteWonderful images. I also first thought that something technical going out there :))
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo Dina. and may the light of chanukah cast its benevolent light throughout 2010
ReplyDeleteand have a joyful christmas day I know how open your heart is to christian celebrations.
I maintain there is one God and we celebrate in light.
HUGS
Wonderful reflection Dina. The reflection really looks nice on the wood. It makes me wonder how it would look if it was darker.
ReplyDeleteoh and also Dina when I go to midnight mass I will light a candle for my journal here from the holy land!
ReplyDeleteYour Chanukah posts have been so creative. I especially like this one because we get to see a little of where you live. And you know how I love old stonework.
ReplyDeleteThe ancient and the new. Thank you for sharing Hanukkah with us.
ReplyDeleteThe first shot is so cool! Really artsy! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat view
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