Embodying Sacred Texts for Hanukkah

Celebrate Hanukkah through a rich, multisensory journey that invites you to experience the festival of lights with your whole self. Guided by Rabbi Yonatan Arnon, this interactive workshop weaves together music, meditation, somatic practice, creative writing, doodling, and gentle embodied movement inspired by Hanukkah’s stories, symbols, and sacred texts.

Through body, breath, voice, and imagination, participants will explore themes of light, resilience, renewal, and the miracles—both extraordinary and everyday—that illuminate our lives.

No prior experience with dance, meditation, or somatic practice is needed. People of all abilities are warmly welcome.

When you register, you’ll also receive Ritualwell’s new Hanukkah Companion Booklet—a printable PDF filled with reflections, poetry, prayers, rituals, and creative prompts to enrich your celebration throughout the holiday. It will be delivered electronically and available to revisit whenever you need a little more light.

Rabbi Yonatan Yosef Arnon is the founder of MoveMeant, a mindfulness practitioner, dancer, experiential educator, men’s circle facilitator, interfaith bridge builder, pastoral care provider, and spiritual guide.

He has been awarded the Be Wise Jewish Entrepreneurship Fellowship three years in a row, as well as the 92nd Street Y Jewish Entrepreneurship Fellowship, for his signature MoveMeant: Embodying Sacred Texts workshops. He has co-created more than 180 MoveMeant workshops, both in person and online, in diverse settings around the world, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Israel, South Africa, and India, often in collaboration with world-class musicians.

You can learn more about Rabbi Yonatan here.