Friday, December 3, 2010

Happy Hannukah

WooHoo! I did it again!
Today was my third 32km long run, and I rocked it out with by best time yet of 3:21:13. 5 minutes off the last run, and a full 12 minutes of my first 32 km run! I have one more to go in two weeks, but I don't plan to run too much faster than this. It's so obvious that training really works, especially all those mid-long runs where we learn to build mileage.
We are now celebrating Hannukah. Hannukah is probably one of the best know Jewish holidays, not because of any great religious significance, but because of its proximity to Christmas. Many non-Jews (and assimilated Jews) think of this holiday as the Jewish Christmas, adopting many of the customs of elaborate gift giving and decoration. It is ironic because Hannukah has it's roots in a revolution against assimilation and the oppression of the Jewish religion, and yet it has become the most assimilated and secular holiday in the Jewish calendar.
In our home, we take a less than fancy stance on custom, and celebrate the holiday on a much simpiler level. We light candles, have one small Hannukah party, and give small gifts to our grandchildren. The joy is in being free to celebrate our religion we way we choose, and of course, to be doing it in Israel.
Happy Hannukah - and watch out for those donuts!
Best,
Jenny

3 comments:

  1. I read about you on SUAR and just have to follow you. Congrats on another awesome 32km run. And, Happy Hannukah!

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  2. Bless your heart, you must sweat to death in your skirt! Congratulations on a great run :O)

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  3. It's not that difficult to run in a skirt. It's dry wick and has bicycle shorts underneath. Sort of like the mini skirts a lot of women are running in now, but a little longer!

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