Thoughtful commentary and context for how to light a menorah responsibly and respectfully.

Pack of 12 cards and envelopes with the greeting:"May the warmth of Chanukah bring you peace and happiness."(English/Hebrew).

We could have assimilated but instead / we rededicate

Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray shares her wishes for all in this holiday season, that we may have time to rest, that we tend to our grief and our joy, and that we make space for spiritual care and renewal.

We honor the great mystery of the universe, the source of all, which deems everything sacred by its power to unite us...

As we gather in the darkness and the light let us give thanks and witness to our chosen families who we have traveled a lifetime to find.

We light this chalice to remember the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days.

We light the Hanukkah candles in wonder, joy, and gratitude, each candle a miracle. When the Holy Temple was rededicated at the time of the Maccabean liberation battle, only one day’s worth of oil remained, yet it burned for eight days so we light candles in remembrance....

As December opens up before us, we welcome in the gift of reflection.

Holidays. Traditions. This season we find ourselves dusting off menorahs, pulling out grandma’s Yule Log recipe, gathering candles for the kinara, decorating with greens, and lighting our homes. Why do we do it? Because they reflect our identities: who we are culturally, religiously, and...