“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.
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A summary of facts, characters, and holidays pertaining to the month of Kislev
New Blessings over the Chanukah candles using masculine and feminine God-language
A new ritual based on an older North-African custom celebrating women’s roles in the Chanukah story on Rosh Chodesh Tevet
An article for Jewish and interfaith families about coping with the all-encompassing nature of Christmas and the Jewish calendar
A healing ritual for Hanukkah
A short version of the story of the Book of Judith, and ideas for incorporating Judith and other women into the celebration of Hanukkah
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