We live in dark and divisive times.  At havdalah we banish darkness with the unifying light of a multi-wicked candle, representing our souls coming together to create change.  Emerge from the restorative sweetness of Shabbat by taking action toward building a better world.

#BeALight invites three simple steps:  

1. Start the week with the blessings of havdalah, to mitigate against isolation and despair.
2. Commit to a concrete step you’ll take in the new week toward building a world of greater justice.
3. Encourage friends to join you in making havdalah and in building a world of justice and love. Tag your posts #BeALight, to encourage participation beforehand and share the experience after.

For those who already have a practice of making havdalah, #BeALight is an invitation to begin the new week with a concrete action toward building a better world, coming together like the flames of the multi-wicked candle. For those who already have a practice of engaging in social justice work, #BeALight is an invitation to sanctify that work by rooting it in havdalah.