I would like to share a simple, yet powerful idea that I believe can serve as a
kavvana and help direct our intention as we light the Menorah tonight and continue throughout the eight nights of Chanukah.
One of the central recurring themes of Chanukah is that of
Mosif Veholech – adding and increasing as is stated in the Gemarah (Shabbat 21b):
‘‘Beit Hillel say: on the first day, he lights one (candle); and from here on, he increases as he goes along.’”
The idea of adding and increasing is expressed not just in the lighting of the Menorah but across almost every aspect of the Holiday.