"We’ve come to chase away the darkness, carrying light and fire in our hands…" goes the modern Israeli song. Chanukah is a time to celebrate the tiny miracle of oil and light, and the spirit of the Jewish people fighting to preserve our identity throughout the course of history.
In addition to lighting Chanukah candles, the rituals of this holiday can be enriched by innovative Chanukah practices that celebrate women’s connections to the Chanukah story, that focus on healing, and that offer an inspired role for gift giving.
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New Blessings for Chanukah | Complete Ceremony
From Kolot: The Center for Jewish Women's and Gender Studies
New Blessings over the Chanukah candles using masculine and feminine God-language
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Chanukah Gifts | Article
By Rabbi Rona Shapiro
A short article with suggestions about how to handle the materialism which often overwhelms us during the winter holiday season
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Chag HaBanot: The Festival of the Daughters | Complete Ceremony
By Rabbi Jill Hammer
A new ritual based on an older North-African custom celebrating women's roles in the Chanukah story
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Happy Holidays? Understanding December Dilemmas in the Context of Jewish Family Memories | Article
By Paula Brody
An article for Jewish and interfaith families about coping with the all-encompassing nature of Christmas and the Jewish calendar
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The Healing Light of Chanukah | Prayer
By Ariel Lee
A healing ritual for Chanukah
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The Book of Judith | Article
From Rosh Hodesh: It's a Girl Thing! Sourcebook for Leaders
A short version of the story of the Book of Judith, and ideas for incorporating Judith and other women into the celebration of Chanukah
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The Peaceful Maccabee | Complete Ceremony
By Rabbi Leah Novick
A ceremony for Chanukah honoring little-known Jewish women in history
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Sabeye b'Lebeh – Cheese-Filled Pastries | Article
By Jennifer Felicia Abadi
A Syrian-Jewish Chanukah recipe for phyllo cheese triangles
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Will Santa Bring Me Presents, Even If I'm Jewish? | Article
By Jim Keen
An article about celebrating Chanukah and Christmas in an interfaith family
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Essence of Kislev | Article
A summary of facts, characters, and holidays pertaining to the month of Kislev
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