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Social Justice Readings for Hanukkah

12/07/2020 10:18:54 PM

Dec7

Hanukkah celebrates humanity's ongoing struggles for freedom and justice. Remembering our own experiences of persecution throughout history and today we stand in solidarity with those who share our yearning for a more just and equitable world. Each night of Hanukkah, may our conversations be richer, our advocacy be stronger, and our voices be louder as we commit to another year of justice and freedom for all. 

  • Jewish Center for Justice: This guide provides easy, fun, and important ways to help enhance your Hanukkah experience and spark a discussion each night. 
  • Religious Action Center: Sustaining the Light: A Social Justice Program Guide for Chanukah. This guide is focused on four issues for discussion: the environment, economic justice, children’s issues (child slavery, poverty and bullying), and religious liberty. 
  • American Jewish World Service: Light one Candle for Freedom, Dignity & Justice. This is a short reading and prayer for social justice to accompany the candle blessings.
  • Find addional suggestions and readings for incorporating social justice into your holiday in our Hanukkah@Home resources on our Hanukkah Page.  
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