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Eighth Night
Out there, in the dark, our worries are made small....
Out there, in the dark, dreams take hold.....
Out there, in the dark, the faintest of light holds hope....
Out there, in the dark, dreams are made whole.
The short days and long nights of winter this northern latitude, have always been a time of reflection and reverence to who we are as a people and why we are here on earth. Suddenly, we become aware of the importance of light simply because we, for a few months, are denied unlimited access to it. Hence, we are called by it's scarcity and its warmth. Most cultures, and almost all religions use symbols of light to exemplify their beliefs. Chanukah's candles light the darkness of the night....the ninth candle, the shamash or helper candle, sits a bit lower than the other candles.The eight candles of the Jewish menorah traditionally should be placed in a straight, even line, but I have taken license with the candle arrangement.
May this winter be one where your dreams make a light in the darkness!
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