One of the great challenges of our time, and the truth in all of history, is how do we deal with the diversity of different people, different communities, different cultures, different countries—each one with their own opinions with their own attitudes with their own prejudices. How can we coexist and even find harmony within that diversity?
Chanukah’s menorah symbolizes unity within individuality, as each flame is distinct yet contributes to a greater whole. Diversity does not equal divisiveness; rather, it is the essence of beauty, as seen in nature, art, and the human body, where countless unique elements work together in harmony.
The key to achieving this balance is humility and transcendence—rising above ego to see others as complementary rather than conflicting. Just as flames unite without diminishing one another, people can embrace differences and create something greater together.
Chanukah calls us to build connections, especially with those we may disagree with, by listening and appreciating their unique light. Through this effort, we can heal divides and create harmony in our shared world. Happy Chanukah!
It is as the same, i feel warm for an with you, rabbi (with dear ones). An in scat of Ap.gen (netherland) i have write that dead is nothing. 2 From out nothing, came upperlight (jews, kabbalah an rabbis want be neighbour, frend, famely an not first, that everyone is jews. (maybe, rabbi, you can tell it more clear, more in g’d gift that i can current but, i love you….an thank you for be on earth, jews famely.