Happy chanukah (conventional), happy khanukah (my preferred), a freylikhn khanike (Yiddishist) from the Seid-Gates garage door. Let’s all figure out how we can bring more light to the world, tonight and every night.
Here are some ideas for your candle-lighting dedications this year:
1st night – this candle is dedicated to the one life we have. Let’s resolve to make it count. How will you make your life count this year?
2nd night – this night is dedication to relationships. How can we nurture them?
3rd night – this night is dedicated to family. Who do we consider part of our family?
4th night – this night is dedicated to the freedom to read. What’s our favorite challenging book?
5th night – this night is dedicated to the 5 courageous Maccabee brothers. Hwo can we be more couragous?
6th night – this night is dedicated to creativity. How can we use our creativity to make the world a brighter place?
7th night – this night is dedicated to our duties as citizens or residents of this country. What are we doing to make it a better place?
8th night – this night is dedicated to fun. What can we add to our lives to have more fun?