Happy Hanukkah!
Blessed be the Maccabees who keep watch!
The ones who blow whistles,
The ones who swarm the bullies and
Stand in front of their cars,
The ones who video the atrocities
And the ones who know right from wrong.
May they be safe while making their good trouble.
Happy Hanukkah!
Blessed be the Maccabees who work through the system!
The ones who run for office and vote,
The ones who strike and boycott
The ones who find and tell truth,
The ones who follow due process
And the ones who demonstrate and civilly disobey.
May all their tools work in this battle against evil.
Happy Hanukkah!
Blessed be the Maccabees who keep the candles burning!
The ones who use religion to love and heal,
The ones who honor diversity and create unity,
The ones who teach kindness,
The scientists and librarians who persevere
And the ones who mock the enemy and help us laugh.
May they continue to speak freely.
Happy Hanukkah!
Blessed be all these Maccabees and more
As they organize and create
For our city
For our country
For all people
For freedom and the future!
Light your candles and join them.
Amen
