The White House Hosts Its Annual Hanukkah Party with a Big Reform Presence
The White House hosted its annual Hanukkah party last night, inviting representatives from the American Jewish community to join the first family in celebrating the Festival of Lights.
Reflect on the Global Refugee Crisis this Hanukkah
This blog post is adapted from a Hanukkah resource created in partnership with the American Jewish Committee.
Advocating for a More Just Criminal Justice System
I sat down at the conference table in Senator Collins's office and shared my experience with mass incarceration in my own city of Augusta, ME. Upon visiting a county jail where I would be teaching monthly classes for inmates, I was shown the room which had formerly housed the chapel.
Bring Tzedek into Hanukkah Giving
This winter holiday season we have started to see a trend that could come to be known as the “revolt against Black Friday.” Black Friday sales fell this year by $1 billion dollars, or 10% compared to last year. Certain stores ev
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Your Hanukkah Gift-Giving Guide is Here!
5784 Hanukkah Message from Rabbi Rick Jacobs
Hanukkah Blessings
Shehecheyanu
Recite this blessing the first time you do something each Jewish calendar year (e.g., the first night of Hanukkah when you light the menorah), and to mark joyous occasions.