Chanukah 346 articles

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The Rabbinical festival of Chanukah reminds us that the spiritual might of the Maccabim is not extinguished, but will continue to burn until the impending final Redemption, when complete material and spiritual sovereignty will be restored here in the Land of Israel.

Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers
 Shiur provided courtesy of Naaleh.com Adapted by Channie Koplowitz Stein We can begin our exploration of Chanukah with the same words the Gemarra  uses, “Miy Chanukah/What is Chanukah?” This simple question generates two different...
Dec 4, 2023
By Shira Smiles
Chanukah 5784
Chanukah 5784
1st night of חנוכה (and all other nights of חנוכה) הלכות of הדלקת נר חנוכה Prepare the חנוכה candles/oil and wicks early to be able to light in the proper time. The...
Nov 6, 2023
By Rabbi A.L. Mann
The Mitzvah of Hallel (Part 2)
The Mitzvah of Hallel (Part 2)
Delivered at the OU Israel Center, 4 Iyar 5783 – April 25, 2023 with a digression on Yom Hazikaron/Yom Haatzmaut Rabbi Breitowitz’s Tuesday Shiur is sponsored for the 2023 academic year...
Apr 27, 2023
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz
The Mitzvah of Hallel
The Mitzvah of Hallel
with a short digression on Yom HaShoah Delivered at the OU Israel Center, 27 Nisan 5783 – April 18, 2023 Rabbi Breitowitz’s Tuesday Shiur is sponsored for the 2023 academic year...
Apr 20, 2023
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz
Why Don’t We Mention Chanukah or Purim in Al Hamichya?
Why Don’t We Mention Chanukah or Purim in Al...
Delivered at the OU Israel Center, 3 Tevet 5783 – December 27, 2022 Rabbi Breitowitz’s Tuesday Shiur is sponsored for the 2023 academic year by Rabbi Refoel and Sharon Auman in...
Dec 29, 2022
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz
To Light Another Light
To Light Another Light
Dec 26, 2022
By Britain's Former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
“Grand Finale” – The Power and Significance of Zos Chanukah
“Grand Finale” – The Power and Significance of Zos...
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Dec 26, 2022
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Zos Chanukah: Why Do We Pledge to Bring a Korban Toda Each Night of Chanukah?
Zos Chanukah: Why Do We Pledge to Bring a...
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Dec 26, 2022
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Rebbe Meir and the Soul of Chanukah
Rebbe Meir and the Soul of Chanukah
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Dec 26, 2022
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Chanukah and Yosef
Chanukah and Yosef
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Dec 26, 2022
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein

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