Chanuka: The Inner Battle
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller shows us how to incorporate the lessons of Chanuka, and the struggle with the forces of Yavan (Hellenism), into our daily existence.
Series: Chanuka: Victorious Faith
Breaking Barriers – Chanuka
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The Preciousness of Chanuka
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman delves into the deeper meaning behind the mitzvah to light the menorah.
The History of Chanukah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gotleib discusses discusses the holiday of Chanukah
Maoz Tzur, Part 1
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Avishai David explicates the beautiful poem sung by Jewish families throughout the world after candle lighting, known as Maoz Tzur. Rabbi David discusses the historical background of the liturgical poem, how it became customary to recite it during Chanuka, its roots in Tanach, as well as its structure and its themes of galut (exile) and geula (redemption).
Appreciating Miracles: Maoz Tzur, Part 2
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Avishai David continues his explication of Maoz Tzur, the hymn sung after candle lighting on Chanuka. Part of the obligation to publicize the miracles of Chanuka (pirsumei nisa) is to verbally praise Hashem for them. Maoz Tzur incorporates praise for the miracle of the oil, as well as for the victory on battle, and also discusses the hardships and salvation experienced by the Jewish nation throughout history.
Chanuka: Affectionate Light
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises a number of questions about the holiday. Firstly, why is the miracle of the oil the main focus, instead of the miraculous military victory? Secondly, what is the significance of ‘zot Chanuka’, the last day of Chanuka.
The Holiness of the Lights
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes explains the halachik holiness of the menorah lights during Chanuka.
The Zman of Chanuka Lighting
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the zman of lighting the Chanuka lights.
Commitment And Containment
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Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the holiday Of Chanuka.
The Fifth Light
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Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the significance of the fifth night of Chanukah.
Chanukah: Publicizing The Miracle
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Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the unique aspect of publicizing the miracle of Chanukah.
Vintage Vessel
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Chanuka.
Chanukah: Learning About Our Own Struggle with Evil
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By studying the battle of the Chashmonaim against the Greeks, we can apply that to our own everyday lives.
Chanukah The Power Of The Oral Law
Posted onRebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses The power of the oral law on the holiday of Chanukah.
Final Flames
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses The holiday of Chanuka.
Fiery Facets and Faces
Posted onAn exploration of the miracle of the oil on Chanuka.
Chanuka: Acknowledging and Acclaiming
Posted onThe importance of praise and thanksgiving in the celebration of Chanuka.
Characterizing Chanuka
Posted onWhat is the essence of the celebration of Chanuka?
Miraculous Oils
Posted onIn this Chanukah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gotleib discusses the miraculous oils