Chanukah Exercises Part One
Pirsumei Nissa – Publicize the Miracle
L’Hodot – Thank You
L’Hallel – Rejoice in Song
Candle – Potential
First Candle:
Spend the day saying “Thank You” as much as possible.
Be extra careful saying blessings before and after eating.
Share a story of God’s Providence with a stranger.
Tell someone with whom you are close what you most admire about him or her.
Second Candle:
Tell someone about the best moment of the previous year.
Thank God for that moment.
Sing a prayer that you usually don’t have the time to savor.
Bring joy to someone with whom you have lost contact.
Third Candle:
Describe a miracle you witnessed or experienced.
What is the most important “Thank You” you need to say to someone close to you?
Rejoice over an accomplishment of a family member or friend.
Set a goal to achieve by next Chanukah.
Fourth Candle:
Did you discover something new about yourself over the past year?
What is the most difficult “Thank You” for you to say?
Compose and send a blast email with the most important idea you learned over the past year.
Visit or host someone who is lonely