The Ruth Asawa San Francisco School Of The Arts Concert Choir - "Maoz Tzur"

As every Holiday Season, this month I’ll be choosing only Holiday Songs from as many holidays as I can.

Today’s traditional Hanukkah blessing is a translation of the phrase “Stronghold of the Rock”, and to me is an example of the virtues of being steadfast and true. It calls to mind those friends of mine whom stay true to themselves even when faced with adversity. In this very dark year of 2020, when we have been battered by constant negative news cycles and wild extremes of isolation, it has been important to me to remain true to the human that I am built to be. Staying hopeful, positive, and kind. Be true to you, shine your light as brightly as you can, even when others are telling you to snuff it out for your own good.

So, today I choose “Maoz Tzur” as my, hold fast to your rock, wherever you may find it, believe that you can be a rock too, song for a ,watch your soul find solidity, hear your heart sing the sacred songs of love, believe that your truth is reflected in every set of eyes you meet Wednesday, the 7th night of Hanukkah.