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Category: Hanukkah
The Art of Assimilating Wisely
Hanukkah—when we read about the Maccabees resisting assimilation and Joseph embracing it—is a time to look at the art of assimilation wisely.
Rabbi David Baum
December 14, 2023
Hanukkah
Hanukkah Reflections
Elevating in Sanctity
Elevating in sanctity the celebration of Hanukah, means lighting one more candle each night. What else can we learn from this?
Rabbi Sydni Adler Rubinstein
December 8, 2023
Hanukkah
Hanukkah Reflections
My Good Mensches, We Are Modern Maccabees
We are the Maccabees of our modern time and we have the responsibility to keep the Ner Tamid lit for another generation.
Andi Kahclamat
November 28, 2023
#beamaccabee
Hanukkah
Jewish Pride Guides My Actions
From a love of Judaism and Jewish history, my Jewish pride guides my actions, both public and private, and defines my sense of self.
Valerie S. Thaler, Ph.D.
November 28, 2023
#beamaccabee
Hanukkah
What is Healthy Jewish Pride?
What is healthy Jewish pride? While exploring the past, present, and future of Chanukah, Rabbi Bernat-Kunin proposes a new home ritual.
Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin, PhD
May 10, 2023
Hanukkah
Hanukkah Reflections
Miracles: The Power of One Letter
Conservative/Masorti prayer books include the Hebrew letter "vav" in the blessing for the miracle of Hanukkah. What is its secret?
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal
December 21, 2022
Hanukkah
Hanukkah Reflections
DIY Hanukkah and the Potato Menorah
DIY Hanukkah: My custom of making a potato menorah and why DIY Judaica can provide a crucial connection to Judaism.
Emily Jaeger
December 11, 2022
Food
Hanukkah
Liturgical Changes on Hanukkah
Liturgy on Hanukkah includes Hallel and additions to the Amidah. There are also special Torah readings, maftirs, and haftarot.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
,
The Observant Life (Book)
December 8, 2022
Hanukkah
Holidays
Songs for Hanukkah
Hanukkah songs include those that follow candle lighting, as well as S'vivon sov sov sov, Hanukkah O'Hanukkah, and Neir Li.
Reena Bromberg Gaber
December 6, 2022
Hanukkah
Holidays
What is The Menorah?
The central mitzvah of Ḥanukkah is the lighting of the menorah at home and in the synagogue. This brings light to the darker winter months. ...
Rabbi Alan Lucas
,
The Observant Life (Book)
December 6, 2022
Hanukkah
Holidays
Customs for Hanukkah
Beyond lighting the menorah, Hanukkah customs include special foods, the dreidel and gift-giving, especially when spending time with family.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
,
The Observant Life (Book)
December 6, 2022
Food
Hanukkah
How to light the Hanukkah Candles
Read here for the procedure for lighting candles for Hanukkah. This includes the blessings, song ideas, and order for lighting candles.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
,
The Observant Life (Book)
December 5, 2022
Hanukkah
Holidays
Hanukkah: History and Context
What is Hanukkah's historical context? What does it actually commemorate? Who was Judah and the Maccabees?
Rabbi Alan Lucas
,
The Observant Life (Book)
November 30, 2022
Hanukkah
Holidays