“We’ve come to chase away the darkness, carrying light and fire in our hands…” goes the modern Israeli song. Hanukkah is a time to celebrate the tiny miracle of oil and light, and the spirit of the Jewish people fighting to preserve our identity throughout the course of history. In addition to lighting Hanukkah candles, the rituals of this holiday can be enriched by innovative Hanukkah practices that celebrate women’s connections to the Hanukkah story, that focus on healing, and that offer an inspired role for gift giving.
Teachings and practices for each night of Hanukkah
“I’m done with people telling me how to worship my God.”
A meditation on the holiness of the Hanukkah lights
“Within me lies the capacity / To bring life into the world.”
Kiddush: Humanist liturgy
New blessings for the 8th night of Hanukkah
Lighting a candle of hope on Hanukkah and Christmas
Discussion questions for each night of Hanukkah on how to respond to hate crimes since the 2016 presidential election
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Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis
Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues
Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives
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