Akiva Gersh

Judaism is all about bringing light into the world — affecting and improving it through positive acts, awareness, kindness and compassion. This mission is especially meaningful during the darkest of times and in the darkest of places, when light is not just comforting but transformative. The notion that each person can contribute to the illumination of the world is central to Jewish thought and practice, and it is this principle that Chanukah, the “Festival of Lights,” so beautifully exemplifies.

In the Jewish month of Kislev comes the heart of winter — that time of year with the shortest days and longest nights. The world feels darker. It can be challenging to maintain inspiration and hope. It is precisely at this time, when physical light is scarce and shadows loom long, th

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