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Rededication: 8 Teachings and Practices for Hanukkah

Teachings and practices for each night of Hanukkah

 

Hanukkah: Small Acts of Courage Illuminate the World with Kindness

Sometimes, small acts of courage and kindness matter more than storybook bravery

Meditations for the Days of Hanukkah

"The mystics teach that the lights of Hanukkah reflect the Infinite light of creation"

A Reconstructionist Maoz Tzur for Hanukkah

Maoz Tzur, Rock of Ages, is a Hanukkah classic. The singing of this medieval poem anchors our Hanukkah celebrations and helps us to remember the Jewish people's deliverance from our enemies. However, some of the violent imagery in this 13th-century poem runs contrary to our modern, progressive values. One stanza in particular calls on God to “wreak vengeance on enemies of the Jews.”

A Prayer for Hanukkah as We Enter a Time of Resistance

"May we protect just laws, and may our resistance to unjust laws or unjust systems be firm."

A Discussion About Teaching Hanukkah: Miracle or Not?

An email discussion between educators about teaching Hanukkah and the implications of different approaches. 

Aruk - Iraqi Vegetable Fried Patties

Have you ever made aruk for Hanukkah? While there is no requirement to make any specific dish on Hanukkah, it’s customary for us to remember the miracle of the oil by eating fried foods. A well-loved recipe in my house, aruk are Iraqi vegetable fried patties – very similar to their cousin, the latkes. Aruk are delicious, easy to make and will be a great addition to your latke platter.

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