This year of 5776 is a leap year and we are, right now, in the midst of the "extra month." This month is called Adar Aleph, and it only occurs in seven of every 19 years.
It once happened that I was walking outside in the darkness of night when I saw a blind man who was walking down the street with a torch in hand.
There probably is no holiday on the Jewish calendar that has been redefined more than Hanukkah. In each age, this holiday has been transformed to suit the issues and concerns of its time.
Originally, Hanukkah was a nationalistic celebration of the Maccabees'
The challenges and contradictions of being a Jew in America are never more obvious than in the month of December. Christmas is unavoidable from before Thanksgiving until well after New Year's.
Together, we will champion the lessons of Passover by bringing greater wholeness, justice, and belonging to our world.