I’m Over the Maccabees: A Hanukkah Prayer

Barukh atah Adonai,
Brukhah at Shekhinah,
Ruakh Ha-Olam:
 
I’m over the Maccabees.
I’m done with fanatics.
I’m done with extremists who demand purity.
I’m done with fundamentalists who shut women up.
I’m done with religions that kill.
 
I’m over the Seleucids.
I’m done with invaders.
I’m done with outsiders telling anyone how to live in their own country.
I’m done with people telling me how to worship my God.
I’m done with liars and rapists and powerful men.
 
I’m over the Hellenists.
I’m done with accomodation.
I’m done with rich suck-ups.
I’m done with living in comfy bubbles.
I’m done with pretending we’re one of them.
 
I’m over Hanukkah.
         I’m done with Hanukkah bushes.
         I’m done with eight days of socks.
         I’m done with parties at the White House. 
         I’m done with cheap chocolate gelt.
 
I’m okay with light in the darkness. 
And potato latkes.
Oh, and donuts.
Let’s start there.
Amen
Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on email
Email

Ritualwell content is available for free thanks to the generous support of readers like you! Please help us continue to offer meaningful content with a donation today. 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Rituals

Shop Ritualwell - Discover unique Judaica products

The Reconstructionist Network

Jewish tradition is a storehouse of wisdom and practical application on how to navigate the world of conflict and how we respond to it. In this Immersion, we will explore what conflict transformation might look like in our times. Six sessions starting April 4th.

Get the latest from Ritualwell

Subscribe for the latest rituals, online learning opportunities, and unique Judaica finds from our store.