Feast of Lights

A luminous celebration of Hanukkah by the poet whose words welcomed the world to America's shores. Emma Lazarus, best known for 'The New Colossus' adorning the Statue of Liberty, turns her considerable gifts toward the Festival of Lights in this radiant verse. The poem captures the warmth of Jewish tradition, the miracle of the temple's rededication, and the enduring power of faith to pierce even the darkest night. With imagery of flickering flames and ancient remembrance, Lazarus weaves a meditation on resilience, identity, and the light that persists against all odds. This is poetry that honors heritage while glowing with universal resonance: the story of a people who chose to keep burning rather than surrender to darkness.