JUFJ's Thinking Jewishly: 8 Ways To Have A "Kosher" Hanukkah

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

Traditionally, Hanukkah commemorates the miracle of hope, renewal, and possibility in the face of adversity.  The story of Hannukah tells us that oil found by the beleaguered Maccabees in the Second Temple lasted eight times longer than expected, and the oil then kept the eternal light aflame, ensuring the survival of the Jewish people. Hanukkah celebrates that miracle, reminding us that even in the face of seeming impossibility, hope must still burn. As social activists, we believe that with hard work, perseverance, and community support, justice is within our reach.  In today's difficult economic times, and as we enter the "season of consumption," we can continue to live out our values and work for justice through our actions: through civic engagement, ethical consumer choices, and a focus on personal connections. In that spirit, JUFJ  presents Eight Ways to Have a "Kosher" Hanukkah: a guide to kindle opportunity and hope for all this holiday season by ensuring that your gifts are "kosher," ethically created, and ethically consumed.  For more information, click here. - Robin Metalitz