Holiday Wishes from Genesis

As the season of light and celebration approaches, Genesis of Ann Arbor extends our warmest wishes to our congregants and their loved ones. This year, Christmas and Hanukkah converge, with Hanukkah beginning on the evening of Christmas Day—a beautiful reminder of the shared hope of our respective traditions. In the glow of hanukkiahs and the twinkle of Christmas lights, we heed a collective call to bring light to a world in need of healing.

Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of enduring light and faith, even in the face of adversity, while Christmas proclaims the joyous gift of love and redemption. Both holidays inspire us to act with kindness, justice, and principle. As we honor these traditions side by side in the sacred space we share, let us recommit to our shared mission: to partner together to heal a broken world.

May this season bring peace, joy, and renewal to all who gather in our home. Whether you light candles for Hanukkah, sing carols for Christmas, or simply seek moments of reflection, may you find warmth in community and hope for the days to come.

From all of us at Genesis, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and a season filled with blessings.