To no one’s surprise, there doesn’t seem to be a single menorah in all of Kigali. Few people here have heard of Chanukah, let alone Judaism. So I decided to take matters – and materials – into my own hands. With the help of my trusty neighbor/handy man, a civil engineering student whose ingenuity never ceases to amaze me, I spent the past few days fashioning a menorah out of a wood block, nails, and beer bottle caps. It may sound a bit sacrilegious, but at least they’re the right colors…
Kids, don't try this at home
Happy Chanukah!
Love it– and happy Hanukkah!
This reminds me of our stay in Italy, when we made a Menorah out of some wood. It lacked the elegance of bottle caps. The monk who knocked at our door was astonished to come upon a Jewish family. But he was reassured that all was well and put up one finger pointing to the heavens and said, “Uno Dio,” in a tone part question, part comforting answer.
Love it! The fact that you made a menorah I’m sure gets you points with the man (woman) above.
And blue and white bottle caps?? How serendipitous!
It’s a keeper.
We lit our candles and Max got Bakugan and was very happy. 7 more nights to go…..
Miss You
Momo, Jojo and Maxo
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