Light in darkness: CHANUKKA as a symbol of hope and resilience

Light in darkness: CHANUKKA as a symbol of hope and resilience

on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, the live broadcast "Light Ins Dark" in ORF 2 ensured a remarkable demonstration of solidarity and helpfulness. Celebrities, as well as soldiers of the Austrian army, were ready to help the callers in the fundraiser. They accepted donations throughout the day and were able to achieve a temporary result of impressive 17,608,599 euros. This sum is based on the donation commitments that have been received until the date mentioned. As klick-kaernten.at reported, the funds flow into projects that take care of accessibility and learning aids in order to enable those affected to participate better.

a light in the dark

In the middle of the festive time, the darkness and suffering of the world can burden many people. The Jewish festival CHANUKKA, which is celebrated during this time, emphasizes the importance of resilience, the ability to preserve hope and strength in difficult times. CHANUKKA is reminiscent of the recapture of the second temple and the miracles of the oil that burned for a long time, although it would only have been enough for one day. So reports jewedische-allgemeine.de that Chanukka also symbolically stands for the fight against darkness and hatred and encourages everyone to share light-especially in difficult times.

The central element of the festival, the CHANUKKIA, is more than just a candlestick; It stands for the hope and power of the community that supports each other. While every festive light is inflamed, the symbolism of parts grows, which reminds us that even small gestures can have great effects. CHANUKKA teaches us how important it is to remain visible and audible even in times of crisis in order to donate other strength and comfort.