Higher Light - A Shefa Hanukkah Companion

The Talmudic Sages refer to the original light of creation as the ohr ha’ganuz, the “hidden” or “concealed” light. This points to an underlying animating energy that is present beneath the visible, perceptible elements of reality and that cannot be perceived through our normative consciousness. But there are moments when we may experience its presence, and there are pathways that can grant us entry into its field. According to the Jewish mystical teachings, Hanukkah is a unique time for encountering this hidden light. The practice of lighting candles during the darkest time of the year is not merely intended to increase physical light in a time when it is absent, but it is an invitation to experience this quality of light that is hidden from our eyes, yet is present and accessible to us if we attune our hearts, bodies and minds to it.

This Hanukkah candle ritual companion, designed with our friends at Ayin Press, is meant to accompany you as you wade into your own experience of lighting candles and support you in making contact with the spiritual vibrancy that is at the core of this holiday. With prompts for guided meditation, song, and attuned gazing, we hope this resource will reenchant your spiritual practice during this time of light and dark.

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Chag Urim sameach!! Blessings for a Hanukkah filled with illumination.