
How many Jewish mothers does it take to change a light bulb? The answer contains the secret to the eternal struggle between light and darkness. That’s what the Festival of Chanukah is all about. More than religious oppression, national self-determination, or military resistance, Chanukah celebrates the supremacy of illuminating wisdom over intellectual and spiritual obfuscation. That’s why the message of Chanukah couldn’t be more relevant for both Jews and non-Jews. If we want to bring reason and civility back to our society, it’s time to reclaim the light of clarity and cast off the black clouds of moral confusion. And it starts right now.