Chanukah

With my eyes I can take everything from you: Rededicating ourselves to seeing Black lives

Posted on December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 by Josh Weisman

Chanukah is a festival of lights, which makes it an opportunity to reflect on what we see and how we see it. The rituals of Chanukah are all about light and seeing: we’re commanded to kindle Chanuka... Read More

Staying in the Dark Just a Little Longer

Posted on December 13, 2011December 21, 2011 by Ela Merom

As we are looking towards the festival of lights, I want to invite us to remain in the dark just a little longer. As the days shorten and nights lengthen we are, understandably looking for a way out. ... Read More

Chanukah’s History: Challenging but Full of Meaning

Posted on November 22, 2011November 22, 2011 by Joshua Stanton

The history of Chanukah squeezes us between two competing narratives: one of idealization and one of consternation. The former encourages us to view Chanukah as a holiday of liberation, when the Macca... Read More