Tonight we light three candles PLUS the Shabbat candles! You light the Hanukkah candles first, and then the Shabbat candles. Tonight's focus is on Memories and how they can bring light into our lives. Memory holds a central place in Judaism because it connects us with our history, values, and identity. We remember how we got through dark times, and this Continue Reading
Hanukkah Night One: Seek The Light
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah occurs in the darkest time of the year on the 25th night of the Hebrew month of Kislev. In 2024, the first night of Hanukkah is Wednesday, December 25th. Our theme for this year's Hanukkah is "Bring Your Light." Sign up for our Hanukkah emails, which you will receive in your inbox each day. Click here. (Yes, there Continue Reading
Memories That Sustain Us: Hanukkah, Night Three
In a moving piece from Hannah Arendt, she notices that dark times are not rare, but that we have a “right to expect some illumination.” Arendt writes that this illumination comes from human beings who kindle a light with the way they live their lives. When we remember those people who illuminated our lives, it can light us up again and again. Memory Continue Reading
Bringing Light To Darkness: Hanukkah, Night One
Our theme this year for Hanukkah is "Bringing Light to Darkness." The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah occurs in the darkest time of the year on the 25th night of the Hebrew month of Kislev. In 2023, the first night of Hanukkah is Thursday, December 7. Unlike other Jewish holidays, Hanukkah begins when the moon has nearly disappeared from the night sky, Continue Reading
Hanukkah Inspirations #1: What You Know For Sure
In this new Hanukkah series, I’ll be sharing a daily question and some inspiration for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah. The questions will be geared toward what creates light within you that you share with the world, and they will be great for journaling, and discussing with friends. Tonight's question is: What do you know for sure? Sign up here to Continue Reading
