Rituals for Donating Blood and for Receiving Blood

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In the Jewish tradition, saving a life is the most important mitzvah.[1] When medically indicated, during accidents and in some illnesses, receiving blood transfusions can be lifesaving. Securing supplies of […]

A Ritual to End Hanukkah

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The idea for this ritual came about when a comment was made that when a lit candle is used to light other candles, that first candle’s flame doesn’t diminish; rather each […]

A Hanukkah Prayer for a Time of Darkness

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Creator of All, In the beginning You made the night sky luminous with the light of the moon and the stars and You made the daytime bright with the light […]

The Alef is an And and Two Hands

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Come in – lay your hunger down on the chairs Make yourself into      And Make yourself comfortable The Alef is One and it is silent and it is small Explode […]

Eight Angels on Eight Nights

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Eight angels came to me on eight nights Each one told a story* The first one asked questions What kind of light? What is Hanukkah?     [BT Shabbat 21b] A miracle […]

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