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The grace of a dedicated separation between the mundane and the sacred
Wooden candle holder with heart cutouts, two lit candles inside, and a white tulip on a dark surface.
An easy-to-follow Shabbat guide that is informative and inclusive
illustration of a person closing their eyes and holding their hands toward their face above Shabbat candles

“We call dormant brightness into being”

Lit candles surrounded by greenery on a dark wooden surface, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

“The wicks have bowed their heads low”

Black and white image of smoke rising from extinguished candles on a dimly lit table.

“In the flickering light, You beckon me.”

 
Two people standing with closed eyes, covering their faces, in front of a table set with candles and food.

Candle lighting blessings for a sabbatical year

A vast wheat field under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds, showing two tracks leading into the distance.

“May the light of the Shabbat candles cause us all to see each other as part of our shared community”

People holding hands at a dinner table, with food, wine, and a lit candle.

“And this is how we begin again: let our lives be renewed at this sacred time, when the end and the beginning become one.”

Wine bottle, goblet, lit candles, and challah bread covered with a decorative cloth on a wooden table.
“Maybe this year / You’ve been burning the candle at both ends…”
People holding hands around a candlelit dinner table with wine and plates, creating a cozy atmosphere.

An original melody for Hanukkah

Person lighting a menorah with a blue and white candle.

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