Hanukkah
At this time of year, when the sun is most hidden, the holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rays of hope and light. Often, it is through simple and unrecognized miracles that we are able to feel the warmth of hope and light - Rafael Goldstein
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The Healing Light of Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a time when we can celebrate this inner healing light as we move toward wellness. Hanukkah is also about the miracle of survival against all odds, about hope, courage and belief in one’s ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. This is a powerful symbol that can be used for healing and wellness. This imagery can be used to help people believe that they can overcome obstacles to wellness and healing.
Resources
The Meaning of Hanukkah: The History and Significance of the Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights is a joyous time of year for the Jewish community and one of the most famous of their celebrations in the Western world. Aside from eight crazy nights of presents, however, many don't actually know the history of the holiday.
Why I Light Hanukkah Candles
Hanukah is the Jewish celebration of light, and the Hanukkah menorah is the quintessential symbol of this holiday. As we light the Hanukkah menorah for eight nights – tonight being the fourth – I am struck by how this holiday is filled with symbols and practices that shines light on what I believe and know to be true about mental health and recovery as well.
A Hidden Lesson of the Hanukkah Story
What is the connection between Joseph’s story we read about in this week’s Torah portion of Miketz, and the story of Hanukkah? The answer lies in the important lesson on unity we draw from both narratives. The hidden lesson of Hanukkah, and of much of Jewish history, says Rabbi Professor David Golinkin, President of The Schechter Institutes, is that discord leads to defeat, while unity leads to redemption.
Celebrating Hanukkah During The COVID-19 Pandemic
This is a time of year when all of us are searching to find light in the midst of the deepest darkness of a year. The miracle of Hanukkah is that we can all be who we need to be independently and uniquely and, at the same time, stand together as one.
Hanukkah’s hidden hazard: Baker’s asthma
Every year, more than 30,000,000 sufganiyot (Hanukkah donuts) are sold in Israel. Yet, while people indulge, the workers who prepare this oily treat may suffer from "baker’s asthma." Why?
Healthy Hanukkah Survival Guide
Hanukkah is not an easy time of year for those of us who like to eat healthy – after all, who can resist hot and crispy fried potato latkes or sweet fried doughnuts? Don't worry, I won't ask you to resist, but I will help you show some self-restraint… Your waistline can thank me later!
What Is Hanukkah? The History and Meaning of the Festival of Light
Some people think that Hanukkah is the Jewish equivalent of Christmas, but there's so much more to the holiday.
The Healing Light of Hanukkah
This is a powerful symbol that can be used for healing and wellness. This imagery can be used to help people believe that they can overcome obstacles to wellness and healing.
6 tips for a healthy Hanukkah
Hanukkah has arrived! It’s time to set up the menorah, get ready for a game of dreidel, and fry up the latkes (Yiddish for pancakes). And speaking of frying, there’s one key ingredient that all Hanukkah revelers are no doubt familiar with: oil.
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