So unlike the neon fluorescent holiday lights of other cultures,
the Chanukah candle illuminates a small humble glow. This points to the
essential nature of our kulturkampf with the Greeks, a battle of character vs.
image and meaning vs. appearance. Chanukah sensitizes us to that which lies
beyond the eye, and that which transcends the pettiness of a gaudy display. This
theme cast new light on the story of Yehudis and the celebration of women on
Chanukah until this very day.