December 17, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Religious Notes Menorah dedication planned at Temple Emanuel heart and soul of the congregation. Temple Emanuel values individual spiritual growth, Jewish learning, and acting in the world to make it a better place. Prayer services are traditional, egalitarian, and Conservative. Jewish men and women participate equally. Interfaith families are encour- aged join and become a part of the Temple Emanuel com- munity. Membership includes individuals and families from Bergen and Passaic counties, New York, and beyond. Temple Emanuel of North Jersey This Hanukkah, Temple Emanuel of North Jersey will be rededicating a Hanukkah menorah that is currently in its 100th year of use by the congregation. This bronze menorah was presented by the Ladies Aux- iliary of the synagogue during Hanukkah in 1915. The holiday of Hanukkah commemorates the rededica- tion of the menorah in the temple in Jerusalem. According to tradition, at the time of the rededication, there was very little oil left that had not been defiled. Oil was needed for the menorah in the temple, which was supposed to burn throughout the night every night. There was only enough oil to burn for one day, yet miraculously, it burned for eight days -- the time needed to prepare a fresh supply of oil for the menorah. An eight-day festival was declared to com- memorate this miracle. Rabbi Joseph Prouser will lead Temple Emanuel’s rededication during Friday evening services on Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The synagogue is located at 558 High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes and overlooks the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve. Temple Emanuel of North Jersey welcomes participants from all backgrounds and ages. Their community is the