So how is your 1st night of Chanukah going?

Cheiny

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 6:47 pm

Describe how it went/what you did, in one sentence.

UQT

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 6:48 pm

We lit, we ate, we partied, now we tired.

amother

Lily

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 6:53 pm

Lit, ate, packed up car, headed out, kid threw up,
still traveling…

amother

Green

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 6:53 pm

DH in jail*, so the kids lit their own menorahs, we fried heavenly latkes, shared with an unexpected guest, and soon will be the home of the midnight menorah.

*to visit prisoners and bring them some Chanukah joy

(B"H, this all makes me very happy!)

613mitzvahgirl

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 6:54 pm

We lit, we ate, at the same time thinking of the hostages. I don’t know it just seems this year tonight felt different. I guess since I am very sensitive it’s hitting me harder for the Jewish world tonight.

Goody2shoes

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 6:58 pm

We lit, ate and danced with our guests, now we start cleaning and getting ready for Shabbos.

hodeez

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 6:58 pm

Exceptional! Kids loved the latkes and the donuts. I loved hearing them all recount the story of chanukah I love my monsters 💜

amother

Apricot

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 7:00 pm

I went to menorah lighting in 770 before shkiya and then lit and home, sang, ate, spoke, and read.
Oh, and played music Smile

GrowingUp

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 7:19 pm

We lit, sang and danced, sat everyone down in front of the menorahs and said a Perek of Tehillim for eretz yisorel, fried latkes, made food for shabbos, and comforted my crying four year old that he is getting a present a different night.

amother

Mintcream

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 7:21 pm

We made latkes, lit and sang, served yummy food, did a small Chanukah craft, all while trying to seem ok (bh I’m pregnant and super nauseous!).

amother

Stonewash

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 7:25 pm

Well, dh and I got into a huge fight. We did kind of make up, but it definitely ruined first night for me.

amother

Pear

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 7:34 pm

I always felt so connected to chanuka but I feel so disillusioned about being Jewish since October 7th, I couldn’t even look at the menorah without hurting. No davening or singing for me, I get nauseous at the thought of either of them.

amother

Lightblue

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 7:38 pm

Lighting, baking challah for shabbos, calming down my teething baby

amother

Pansy

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 7:53 pm

We lit menora, DH made latkes, we played Chanukah music and enjoyed the festivities.

Thisisnotmyreal

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 7:55 pm

BH so busy!
My kids got to bed so late.

amother

Zinnia

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 8:05 pm

I feel terrible.
Ate latkes and doughnuts.
I hope this isn’t a sign that I have gestational diabetes but rather anyone would feel this way after eating the way I did.

Cheiny

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 8:55 pm

613mitzvahgirl wrote:

Agree.

Raise your hand if you davened for the hostages near the Menorah.

Cheiny

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 8:56 pm

amother Stonewash wrote:

Well, dh and I got into a huge fight. We did kind of make up, but it definitely ruined first night for me.

I’m sorry. It’s an inyan to be happy on Chanukah so try to let it go.

NechaMom

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 9:02 pm

Too much oil inside and out.

NechaMom

Thu, Dec 07 2023, 9:04 pm

Cheiny wrote:

Agree.

Raise your hand if you davened for the hostages near the Menorah.

Teared up by lighting thinking how many can’t light this year either because they’re dead or hostage. How many family members missing them by lighting. Sincerely hoping for chanuka miracles.