Greenstein: L’chayim — to life!
Rabbi Micah Greenstein: "There are actually nine spaces for candles on Chanukah menorahs, one for the 'helper' candle known as the Shamash candle.” (Courtesy Kevindvt/Pixabay)
Micah Greenstein
Rabbi Micah Greenstein is senior rabbi of Temple Israel of Memphis.
“I have often marveled how ‘L’chayim’ and Jewish prayers in general were written when my ancestors were persecuted. ... They still contended that life has infinite meaning and light can and must pierce the darkness. ”
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