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These holy lights - Daily Minyan Reading-December 30, 2024

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The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah

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December 30, 2024

Sixth Night of Chanukah 


Creator of the Universe, 

Author of Freedom, 

These holy lights 

Inspire us to sustain 

The spirit of our ancestors 

And the love of our heritage. 

What miracles remain 

For us to fashion for ourselves

With Your hand guiding us? 

Preserving equality

Welcoming strangers

Providing shelter for people in need

Feeding the hungry among us, near and far

Generating healing of body and soul through care and expertise

Making peace possible through changing hearts and minds

Fostering unity of purpose when division seems inevitable 

And maintaining our sense of wonder and amazement

When we witness a sunrise or gaze at a sunset, 

When we turn our eyes to the sky to marvel at the moon and stars, 

And when we see new possibilities within the flames 

On our Chanukiah.

Blessed are You, Eternal One, who is present with us

As we kindle these lights.  





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