Light the Hanukkah Candles — With a Rube Goldberg Contraption!
Posted on December 7, 2012 at 12:00 pm
A Rube Goldberg-inspired machine for lighting the Hanukkah candles:
And behind the scenes:
Don’t try this at home!
Posted on December 7, 2012 at 12:00 pm
A Rube Goldberg-inspired machine for lighting the Hanukkah candles:
And behind the scenes:
Don’t try this at home!
Posted on December 6, 2012 at 3:44 pm
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Posted on September 12, 2011 at 8:00 am
The story of Judah Maccabee, one of the greatest warrior heroes in Jewish history, could make a great movie. He led the first revolt against religious oppression in 167 BCE. His victory is celebrated by Jews around the world each year at Hannukah.
One of the most successful directors in Hollywood is behind the project, someone whose previous film about a rebellion was an Oscar-winner. But that director is Mel Gibson, whose anti-Semitic tirade when he was arrested for drunk driving and portrayal of the ancient Jews in his controversial “The Passion of the Christ” suggests that he may not be the person to tell this story. Gibson has said repeatedly that this is a movie he wants to make. But his choice of screenwriter is also sure to raise concerns. It is Joe Eszterhas of “Basic Instinct,” “Flashdance,” and “Showgirls.”
Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League, released a statement: “We would have hoped that Warner Bros. could have found someone better than Mel Gibson to direct or perhaps even star in a film on the life of the Jewish historical icon Judah Maccabee. As a hero of the Jewish people and a universal hero in the struggle for religious liberty, Judah Maccabee deserves better.” They have asked Warner Brothers to “reconsider” Gibson’s involvement.
I am skeptical about Gibson’s ability to tell this story, not because I think he will promote stereotypes or bigotry but because I think his increasing fascination with anger and violence will give the story the wrong focus. I hope I’m wrong.
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm
My very favorite DVD series for families has a wonderful holiday treat: The Night Before Christmas…and More Classic Holiday Tales. Twelve beloved family classics come to life, including the Christmas stories “The Night Before Christmas,” “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” “The Clown of God,” and “Great Joy.” The collection also features the Hannukah story, “In the Month of Kislev,” and a saga of the African American holiday, “Seven Candles for Kwanzaa.” As always with Scholastic, every story is beautifully animated and narrated. This is a true treasure. And I have one to give away to the first person who emails me at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Scholastic” in the subject line and tell me your favorite holiday song. Don’t forget your address!