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Hanukkah Candle #2: Experiences That Formed You

For this 2nd night of Hanukkah, our question is: Which two experiences helped shape who you are? For the 1st night, we lit one candle for something we know for sure. Now we turn to experiences. Here are mine. I hope you will add yours in the comments. 1 — My graduate school degree in …

1st Night Hanukkah: 1 Thing You Know For Sure

Hanukkah begins in the darkest month of the year. We light the menorah (hanukkiah) for eight nights but we begin with just one. Each night, we increase the light by adding one new candle. Hanukkah means “rededication.” Tonight, we dedicate our lighting to deep knowing. It is hard to believe that we are still in …

Chanukah Night #2: Experiences That Formed You

For this 2nd night of Chanukah, the focus is on the experiences that helped shape who you are right now. For the 1st night, we lit one candle for one person who had a huge impact on your life. Now we turn to experiences. What 2 experiences in your life helped mold who you are …

1st Night Chanukah: Who’s Made A Difference?

Chanukah begins in the darkest month of the year. We light the menorah (hanukkiah) for eight nights but we begin with just one. Each night, we increase the light by adding one new candle. Chanukah means “rededication.” Tonight, we dedicate our lighting to those in our lives who have made a difference or are making …

prayer-poem #metoo

Blessed are those who reveal painful truths. Poetry by Rabbi Jill Berkson Zimmerman with thanks to Rabbi Riqi Kosovske.

Morning Meditation: A Poem

A poem for these times: If you have a sensitive heart
I’m guessing your heart is
bruised these days –
maybe even broken.

Remembering What is Important

If there is anything the events of the past few months have taught us, it is that every day is a precious gift. We never know what is around the corner – pain or joy or both. How do we remember what is important? Many of us are bone-tired, whether from the endless political battles, …