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“With each prayer, with each Shabbat, with each of the eight nights– / we’ll light our candles on our tables, windowsills, and hearts.”
people gather to light multiple hanukkah menorahs
“On the land / we were forbidden to light / candles, they now burn / under rocket-fire”
close up of five hanukkah candles burning in the dark
“It isn’t only oil but / The flame of faith that burns”
group of lit menorahs shining in the dark

a Hanukkah 2020 reflection inspired by the Jewish Studio Art Project 

Nine lit candles of various colors burning in the dark, arranged in a straight line.

An original melody for Hanukkah

Person lighting a menorah with a blue and white candle.

“It doesn’t even matter if the miracles are true / What matters is what they stand for”

a person's hand placing an ornage and yellow Hanukkah candle into a menorah. The menorah is filled with other multi-colored candles.

Ladino version of the traditional Hallel sung on the seventh night of Hanukkah

people gather to light multiple hanukkah menorahs

“She chopped and mixed from scratch”

Close-up of golden, crispy potato pancakes stacked on a plate.

Original Hanukkah song

Lit menorah with multicolored candles glowing against a dark background.

“The mystics teach that the lights of Hanukkah reflect the Infinite light of creation”

Lit candles with soft flames, reflecting light in a dimly lit room, creating a serene and calming atmosphere.

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