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Dear Readers, I thought that I would put this poem on here that I wrote recently. As a ballet fan, I love the artistic quality of the choreography and movement of Ballet. Dancing Ballet, at least in my view, is the creative merge portrayed between a dancer's imagination and movement. These two blend together to create a unique portrayal of beauty. Although Ballet is also a dance that requires much hard work and discipline, it is also somewhat freeing in it's way. Anyhow- while reflecting on what I just said, I sent my pen to paper and this poem is the result. I hope you enjoy the beauty of 'the dance' as much as I did. -Lindsay “The Dance” Flashes of sequined tulle in the air A bright sash from a dancer’s hand, twirling; Like a bird, it sings and glides- To the command of the dancer *“Jete, danseur, Jete!” commands the instructor; While the girl responds with a swift m...

Dear Readers, Although the above video is hysterically funny, the significance and story of Hanukkah is no laughing matter. It is a time for joy 'though, in celebration of the deliverance of Israel. For the past few years my family and I have been celebrating this Jewish Festival of Lights, and in this post I will give you a little insight into this incredible holiday.       Hanukkah (sometimes transliterated Chanukkah) is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which coincides with late November-late December on the secular calendar. In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means "dedication." The name reminds us that this holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem following the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greeks in 165 B.C.E. The Hanukkah Story In 168 B.C.E. the Jewish Temple was seized by Syrian-Greek soldiers and dedicated to the worship of the god Zeus....