Thoughts on Chanukah & Vayeishev - Jewish Holidays

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Why are 2 ideas – Joseph being thrown into the pit and the halacha that the menorah has to be below 20 amot – juxtaposed in the Gemara?

The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman.

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