This year has seen turmoil in the United States and in Israel. During this Festival of Lights we need to bring light into the world, now more than ever. We hope that these meditations and prayers, intended as an introduction to the lighting of the menorah each night of the holiday, will enrich your celebrations as you kindle light against the darkness of our world.
Hope Is Something We Build Together
Rabbi Asher Knight
November 4, 2026
Dear Temple Beth El Family, I’m writing from Buenos Aires, where our congregational journey has brought us into the remarkable history and vibrant present of