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Hanukkah: A Celebration of Light and Legacy

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Hanukkah- or Chanukah- officially begins on the evening of Thursday, December 7th. For those celebrating Hanukkah , the Festival of Lights, the first night marks the beginning of an eight-day event that is filled with meaning. The central Hanukkah custom revolves around the nightly lighting of the menorah. This symbolic object draws inspiration from the Temple lampstand and takes the form of a candelabra. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after a successful revolt by the Maccabees, a group of Jewish warriors, against the oppressive rule of the Seleucid King Antiochus IV. According to the story , when the Maccabees reclaimed the Temple, they found only enough consecrated oil to light the menorah for one day. Miraculously, the oil lasted for eight days.  It is a Jewish holiday that centers around unity, reflection, and resilience. Celebrate the beginning of Chanukah with us by watching the documentary It Is No Dream , narrated by Ben Kingsley and
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Harmony Amidst Chaos: The Inspirational Journey of Rasha Hamad and Devorah Schramm in 'Beautiful Music'

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With the positive news of Israelis and Palestinians being returned to their homes in the Middle East conflict , we wanted to take the time to highlight the documentary Beautiful Music streaming on TheArchive . Beautiful Music is a perfect example of how peace, love, humanity and art can help establish connections and friendships between Palestinians and Israelis even through geopolitical chaos and upheaval.  In this documentary, Rasha Hamad, a 36-year-old Palestinian girl hailing from the northern West Bank, grapples with blindness, mental disabilities, and severe autism. Her ability to play the piano is an extraordinary outcome of an unexpected partnership with Devorah Schramm , an Orthodox Jew, which commenced when Ms. Hamad was just 11 .  Devorah Schramm, an American-born pianist and composer who relocated to Israel in 1975 with her husband Lenn. Settling in Gilo, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Devorah, a devoutly religious woman, started teaching piano both privately at home and
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: A Reflection on Thanksgiving

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  November holds a special significance in the United States as a month dedicated not only to expressing gratitude, but also to honoring and celebrating Native American Heritage. Designated as Native American Heritage Month , this period serves as an opportunity to delve into the rich history, diverse cultures, and enduring contributions of Native American peoples. In the spirit of recognizing and commemorating Native American Heritage Month , we want to shine a spotlight on Brian McKenna's impactful show, Chiefs .  Chiefs is a six-part series that intricately explores the lives of the great leaders, warriors, and diplomats of the First Nations, whose stories form a central drama of the North American continent. Combining documentary elements with dramatic reenactments, the series vividly brings to life the power, spirit, and mystery of the First Nations while also seeking to separate myth from reality.  This compelling documentary series goes beyond the surface, addressing critic
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🎉 🎂Happy 97th Birthday NBC!!: The Legacy of NBC's Monday Movie

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This week, we delve into the archives of the NBC Movie of the Week to highlight a chilling thriller that captivated audiences on October 26th, 1992 – In The Deep Woods . Before we plunge into the mysterious narrative of this gripping film, let's take a moment to reflect on the enduring legacy of the NBC Monday Movie and its midweek companions, Tuesday and Wednesday Night at the Movies. We do so in honor of the 97th anniversary of the launch NBC, which on November 15th, 1926, debuted with a four hour radio broadcast from the ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City. The NBC Monday Movie, a television series that graced screens every Monday night from 1963 to 1999, was originally introduced as "NBC Monday Night at the Movies." In 1965, a shift to Tuesdays led to a name change, rebranding the series as "The NBC Tuesday Night Movie." Movies of the week were HUGE on all of the major networks across the 80's and 90's. These shows weren't ju
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