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Meryl’s Menorah Method: Writing by Candlelight

On the fourth day of

Banish Darkness, Bring on the Light (Hanukkah 5784)

"The hills of Judea howl with anger. My heart burns like the end of a match..."

Light One Candle for Justice with Rabbi Lily Solochek

Each night of Hanukkah we add more light to our menorah, and this year we commit to adding more light to the world as well. In this session, we will reflect on the social justice work that we want to engage in and ground our action in spiritual practice. We will use song, learning and ritual to create intentions for each night of Hanukkah that will guide us in our efforts for justice.

Yellow Ribbon Genizah | After They Came Home

"What do we do / with these yellow ribbons / tied to the memory / of October 7th?"

Miracles Welcome

"In the light of the candles / I hope to see a shift from all hatred, / the homecoming of all hostages..."

The Miracle of Oil

"I’m drilling / into darkness / to where the rabbis’ promise / flickers still."

Our Light Will Never Be Extinguished

"With each prayer, with each Shabbat, with each of the eight nights– / we’ll light our candles on our tables, windowsills, and hearts."

Hope and the New Zionism

Adina Newberg sees the ideals of Israel’s Declaration of Independence under increasing pressure, but also acted out by community leaders.

The Reconstructionist Network

Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement

Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

The Reconstructionist Network