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Category: Hanukkah Reflections
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
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
