"In the beginning, there was one light, then another, and another, and others. The darkness will disappear completely [...] There is no role more important and joyful than that of the shamash – the servant of light." (Benjamin Ze'ev Herzl)
It is important to remember that the sun's role is to serve the light of the eight reeds, and not the reeds to serve the sun. At the center of Herzl's vision stands a sun-leader who enhances the ability of all parts of the people to shine on their own and influence the whole with their light.
Let there be light
Welcoming Shabbat with light and hope
Bring your menorahs for a communal lighting, and we'll provide the doughnuts and latkes 🙂
At Beit Shalom Aleichem, 2 Bar-Kovitz Street, Tel Aviv.
On Friday, December 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.