We must not live only for birth.
Or death. Or the clarity of the fulfilled moment.
But the gasping almost.
The fearsome unexplained.
The change that grows in quiet.
And the fall and climb out of the breach
That break us and assemble us whole in the same breath.
The sun may set but the light still burns.
Our tradition teaches that we belong to both the night and the day.
What comes before the first star is just as precious as star shine.
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Welcome HanukkahThe holiday which celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following its conquest by the Syrians in 165 BCE. The holiday is celebrated by lighting candles in a hanukiyah oon each of eight nights. Other customs include the eating of fried foods such as latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiot (jelly donuts), playing dreidl (a gambling game with a spinning top), and, in present day America, gift giving. through the Nia movement practice. We’ll kindle our unique candles to music by Jewish singers, followed by prompts for reflection and writing. Nia is adaptable to individual needs and abilities. Move with us on December 7, 2023.
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