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8 Nights. 8 Lights. 8 Stories.

Join us as we celebrate Chanuka by honoring 8 spectacular Jewish women, one for each of the 8 nights of Chanuka!
 
Because the world may seem like a very dark place -
 
And sometimes we wonder: How can I possibly make a difference? Our 8 Lights are. And you can too. 
 
Read how our 8 Lights are brightening the world with an idea they boldly pursued. And see how even a little light pushes away a lot of darkness. 
 
Congratulations to this year's 8 Lights! Happy Chanuka!

Chanukah 5779 - 2018

 

Turning Heartbreak into Healing

How to Beat a Bully

Keeping Mothers & Babies Together

Making Miracles After a Fire

Survivors Healing Survivors

Runway of Dreams

Happiness is Healing

Australian Jewish Fertility Network

Chanukah 5778 - 2017

 

First Light: Erica Pelman

Fifth Light: Lauren Ofman

Second Light: Rochel Tombosky

Sixth Light: Dinah Raichik

Third Light: Robin Meyerson

Seventh Light: Vivienne Bensky

Fourth Light: Lea Davidson

Eighth Light: Mindelle Feller, of blessed memory

Chanukah 5777 - 2016

 

Kaley’s Light: IFLA & Helping the Victims of Israel’s Fires

Tonia’s Light: Uplifting Spoken Word Poetry

Esther’s Light: Erasing Hate After the Holocaust

Daniela’s Light: Teaching Torah to Grandmothers in Panama

Yvette’s Light: A Guide for Victims of Domestic Abuse

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Carly’s Light: Kosher Food Truck on Campus

Timmy’s Light: Chaplain for the prisons

8 Lights is dedicated in loving memory of Mindelle Feller A"H. Mindy was a proud shlucha of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, dedicated mother and grandmother, Phi Beta Kappa, mathematician, and warm and insightful friend and mentor to thousands of Jewish women around the world, supporting them in their spiritual journeys with humor, compassion and loyal friendship. Mindy's light will shine forever in the hearts of all the women she encouraged to go out there and shine with everything they've got.

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