A Chanukah Message From Perry Brickman

I was born on the first day of Chanukah, so it was natural for Chanukah to always be my favorite holiday. Likewise, the Maccabees have always been my favorite Jewish heroes.

I want to take this opportunity to thank my many friends and family for your expressions of love and support this past year. I have had some serious challenges, and your kind words and actions have sustained me and my family.

Just as the Chanukah lights increase in number and intensity each night, so has my gratitude to all of you for your love and friendship.

May God continue to bless the Jewish people during this festive season. Am Yisrael Chai.

Perry Brickman, a retired oral surgeon, is past president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.