Type: Teaching

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This kavanah was written in the wake of multiple acts of mass violence that have made our Hanukkah celebration feel dissonant and fragile.
Five candle holders: one holds a lit candle, the others have melted wax and are unlit, background blurred.
“A coat of armor, as it were / A sling-shot and insult-repelling coat”
Ancient Egyptian wall painting showing gods, hieroglyphs, and figures in ceremonial poses.
“Our greatest cities sin through indifference;  / And so they falter beneath their own weight.”
Close-up of a person holding a clear umbrella on a rainy night with city lights blurred in the background.
A new ritual to bring the memory of a loved one who is no longer with us to the seder.
An older woman serves food to a man at a dining table set for a meal, both smiling.
A new, inclusive alternative to Eshet Hayil.
A diverse group of people putting their hands together in a show of unity and teamwork outdoors.
A teaching and prayerful poem about the gift of waking up each day.
a hiker looks to the sunrise in the mountains
Listen to a powerful guided meditation, inspired by the Torah portion.
a person sits cross-legged side profile, eyes closed, with earbuds in
A beautiful teaching about Judaism’s support of mental health.
A paved path with a wooden fence curves through a park lined with bare trees at sunset.
A beautiful story about friendship, support and light.
Snowy field under a cloudy sky with the sun and power lines visible in the background.

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