Hanukkah Archives

Hanukkah Inspirations Night 3: What 3 musicians or poets inspire you?

December 20, 2022 by Rabbi Jill Zimmerman 1 Comment

Tonight we light the 3rd candle. Our question for tonight's lighting is: What 3 musicians, poets, or artists inspire you? Many of us turn to art, poetry, and music for inspiration and light. It is so important to nurture the creative sides of ourselves. Music and poetry and art express what is often difficult to capture in words. With a poem, there Continue Reading

Hanukkah Inspirations #2: Formative Experiences

December 19, 2022 by Rabbi Jill Zimmerman 4 Comments

Tonight we light the 2nd candle. For the 1st night, we lit one candle for something we know for sure. Now we turn to experiences. For this 2nd night of Hanukkah, our question is: Which two experiences helped shape who you are today? A premise for these Hanukkah Inspirations is that it is our job to bring light into the world. While the light of Continue Reading

Hanukkah Inspirations #1: What You Know For Sure

December 17, 2022 by Rabbi Jill Zimmerman 6 Comments

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

Hanukkah Night #8: What Brings You Joy?

December 5, 2021 by Rabbi Jill Zimmerman Leave a Comment

Tonight we light the 8th candle for Hanukkah and ask the final question. Tonight, each candle is about JOY & laughter. When we collect moments of joy, we bring light into our lives. Tonight's question for journaling and discussion is: What 8 things bring you joy or laughter? Here are mine: Reading Tales of the Holy Mysticat, Jewish Wisdom Continue Reading

Hanukkah Night #6: What Helps You Stop & Rest?

December 3, 2021 by Rabbi Jill Zimmerman Leave a Comment

Tonight we light the 6th candle of Hanukkah. And it is also Shabbat, the day of rest. We light the menorah first, and then our Shabbat candles. The question for tonight is: Can you name 6 things that help you rest or stop or take a needed breath? As my teacher Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg teaches about the Sabbath - "Pausing is not an option. Pausing is Continue Reading