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Two very famous rabbis, Shamai and Hillel, used to argue over everything, including how to light the Chanukah candles. Since the Chanukah holiday is eight days long, Shamia argued we ought to start with eight candles and delete one each day until there is only one candle lit. On the other hand, Hillel argued we ought to start with one candle and add one each day until the Chanukah menorah had all eight candles lit at the same time.
Hillel’s argument was based on the philosophy that adding light to the celebration, one candle at a time, is critical to bringing more brightness to dark times. Our tradition teaches us that it is Hillel whom we follow, adding one candle at a time.
This teaching is what Kehillah is all about. Each student interaction, each learning moment, each act of loving kindness developed within our walls is adding brightness to our world. We view each moment as lighting one more candle.
In the name of Rabbi Hillel, let’s remind ourselves how blessed we are to bring goodness into our world and brighten each other's lives.
May we all share in the Festival of Lights as we illuminate kindness, compassion, and love… one candle at a time.
Sincerely,
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