Category: Hanukkah Reflections

Rabbi Dan Ornstein

Hanukkah: Fight or Light

Learning about the history of Hanukkah delves into what happens when fight or flight mode happens, especially from the Maccabees.

Hanukkah candles on the street in Israel
Eitan F Gottfried

Hanukkah Celebrations in Israel

How does it feel to celebrate Hanukkah in Israel? I have lived in Israel for 10 years. One of the aspects I cherish most is experiencing

The Art of Assimilating Wisely
Rabbi David Baum

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.

Elevating in Sanctity
Rabbi Sydni Adler Rubinstein

Elevating in Sanctity

Elevating in sanctity the celebration of Hanukah, means lighting one more candle each night. What else can we learn from this?

What is Healthy Jewish Pride?
Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin, PhD

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.

Miracles: The Power of One Letter
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal

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?