inSPIREd Sunday

This pretty little church was established back in
1842, in Rocky Mount, in the Blue Ridge
Mountains of Virginia. Some of my VA cousins
sing in the choir here.
{Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to
 all who are celebrating today!}

[To see more churches from around the world, go here.]

Skywatch Friday

Happy Hanukkah—

This is Central Synagogue, at Lexington

and 55th. It was built in 1872 in the

Moorish Revival style (as a copy of this one

in Budapest) and has been in continuous

use by a congregation longer than any

other synagogue in NYC.

[Click here to find more Skywatch shots.]

festival of lights

Yesterday was the last night of Hanukkah, and

friends had their annual party—complete with

fabulous latkes and babka, adorable small

children, and candle lighting.  This is part of

their collection of beautiful menorahs.