Celebrate
Bringing the Light
Sometimes we bring the light to others, and sometimes we need to borrow a spark.
Download a Printable Copy of the Hanukkah Candle Blessings
Click here for a PDF of the blessings said during Hanukkah candle lighting.
Full Text of Al Hanisim for Hanukkah
The complete text of Al Hanisim for Hanukkah in Hebrew, English, and transliteration.
Sharing the Bread of Affliction
Why is one of the first acts of the Seder inviting others to join us?
The Hidden Meaning of Karpas
The green vegetable dipped in saltwater at the seder alludes to the very beginning of the Israelites' slavery saga.
Mah Nishtanah: An Invitation to Dialogue
The various meanings of this well-known Seder phrase.
Forgiveness Is Not Always a Virtue
Taking the side of the oppressed can mean withholding forgiveness from the oppressor.
How To Forgive Is Just as Important as When to Forgive
The Book of Micah offers a roadmap.
The Spiritual Trauma of Taking a Life
How the kosher practice of waiting between meat and dairy reminds us of Moses' discomfort with violence.
In the Priestly Blessing, Seeing Parenthood’s Trajectory
A prayer for yesterday, today and tomorrow — all in one.