Historical Illuminations: Origins of Hanukkah
Explore the historical origins of Hanukkah in this illuminating blog by Dr. Alyssa M. Cady, Director of the Temple Emanu-El Center for Interfaith Dialogue. From the Persian Empire to the Maccabean Revolt, discover how ancient events shaped the Festival of Lights. Written by Dr. Alyssa M. Cady Director, Temple Emanu-El Center for Interfaith Dialogue Revised […]
Light and Unity: Reflecting on our Multifaith Chanukah Candle Lighting
For the first night of Chanukah, Temple Emanu-El’s Fifth Avenue Sanctuary steps became a beacon of interfaith harmony and joyous celebration. Rabbi Joshua Davidson and Rabbi Amy Ehrlich led the candle lighting service. Timothy Cardinal Dolan of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, Rev. A.R. Bernard of the Christian Cultural Center, Muslim-American interfaith activist Sabeeha Rehman, author […]
