Torah Tidbits Audio: Parshat Vayigash & Post Chanukah 5771
Besides the phrase being part of the Torah reading for the 8th day, is there a deeper reason why the last day of Chanukah is called “Zot Chanukah”?
Chanukah 5771: Al Hanisim – The light that comes...
Al HaNisim for Chanukah includes a lot of information. What is the main theme? A careful analysis of Al HaNisim shows it is about God’s name becoming great.
Torah Tidbits Audio: Parshat Miketz & Shabbat Chanukah 5771
The Chanukah miracle could have been commemorated in a single day. Why, then, is Chanukah an 8-day holiday? The answer lies in Brit Milah, one of the focuses of the Greeks’ spiritual...
Rambam’s Analysis of Chanukah
Why does the Rambam combine the laws of Chanukah and Purim? Both are rooted in the concept that God through Providence responded to the Jews in their time of need. The Rambam’s...
Chanukah – Light or Fire?
Chanukah is treated in the Talmud in a rather puzzling fashion. In response to the question, “What is Chanukah?” the Talmud relates the story of the cruse of undefiled oil found...
Torah Tidbits Audio: Parshat Vayeishev & Pre-Chanukah 5771
Chanukah like other holidays is a story about Jews being victorious over their oppressors. Even though, like other holidays it’s not a “happily ever after” story we still celebrate nonetheless.
Sweet Potato Latkes
Here is one that goes great with Apple Sauce: 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated 2 scallions, finely chopped 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, lightly...
Laws of Chanukah
Chanukah begins on the evening of the 25th of Kislev and continues for eight days. For the entire eight days of Chanukah it is forbidden to fast or to eulogize. It...
The Secret of the Dreidel
The Dreidel A children’s game, played in the firelight of a cold winter night, the Chanukah Menorah silently glowing in the window… The dreidel. Its four sides spinning around the still...
It’s a Woman Thing
The general rule in Halacha (Jewish Law) is that women are not obligated in time-bound Positive Mitzvot (Commandments); that is, Positive Commandments to be performed at a specific time – for...
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