This is the first in what will be a monthly series about middot or ethical qualities, aspects of our character.  The first focus is patience, in Hebrew savlanut.

Here is a brief explanation of what goes on at Simchat Torah services.  In the middle is one simple melody that we sing with each of the Hakafot, the processions around the Sanctuary carrying the Torah scrolls.

This is a version of the sermon I gave on the morning of Shabbat Zachor, a different perspective on Megillat Esther.

For more on Chanuka, go to rabbijon.com and follow the link on the homepage.