The text discusses the deep symbolism of lighting the menorah and its parallels to parenting and teaching.

The Second Sundays cultural festival in Williamsburg, Virginia, has decided not to hold a public menorah lighting event during Hanukkah due to fears that it would be seen as endorsing Israel during its conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

The author discusses the practice of lighting Hanukkah candles in between the prayers of minhah and maariv, as a communal obligation.