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No matter what story is unfolding in our lives, may we all seek to be just a little more honest and truly human in this new year.

We often wish each other health and happiness this time of year, and make New Year’s resolutions. I’d like to vote for virtues as a cross-cultural route to success.  

Secular or sacred, our Christmas traditions bring us a sense of comfort and joy, and especially in these times, when we need that comfort and joy

The physical light a single candle gives doesn’t meet the visual needs of those of us accustomed to backlit screens and LED lights. Yet that gentle light has the power to open doors and break into impenetrable darkness.

Looking at the best examples of working together in difficult times can inspire us to find ways to move forwards together and flourish in all our challenges.

These confusing times and upheaval provides us with the opportunity to re-examine our values, and to take hold of the vision of a united and peaceful world

The miracle of the Chanukah lights and our mission to make the world a better place for everyone has lasted over 2000 years!

Every spiritual tradition recognizes the power of ritual and ceremony.

Join Congregation Emanu-El, Victoria, BC on Sunday, December 5th at 5pm for a public Hanukkah lighting

Human beings are social creatures, and so it is natural that community is the backbone of human life. From the first creation of a human being, our need for socialization, for human connection, for community has been an integral part of our species.