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The Light Which Doesn’t Fade

“Each night is a small miracle unto itself…”

antisemitism, candles, God, hanukkah, Israel, miracle, peace

A menorah with six lit candles and detailed glass holders.

A Hanukkah Candle Lighting Prayer for Difficult Times

A new Hanukkah blessing for 2023/5784.

candle lighting, candles, darkness, hanukkah, light

a hanukkiah with lit candles

Our Light Will Never Be Extinguished

“With each prayer, with each Shabbat, with each of the eight nights– / we’ll light our candles on our tables, windowsills, and hearts.”

candles, hanukkah, light

people gather to light multiple hanukkah menorahs

Welcoming Shabbat

“the door will open, / the Shekhinah and her entourage of angels / will enter our temple in time.”

angels, candles, prayer, Shekhinah

a white doves lifts its wings to fly

Four Worlds Selikhot Ritual: Casting Off and Gathering In

A ritual to prepare for the High Holy Days using the framework of the Four Worlds

candles, selikhot, teshuvah

silhouette of a person holding a candle against a sunset

Soul Candles

A traditional pre-High Holiday ritual of making candles for one’s beloveds

ancestors, ashkenazi, candles, death, tekhine, women

dozens of lanterns illuminate a dark background