Sicha, Shabbos Parshas Miketz 5732
Chanukah: The Menorah: Public or Personal?
Should the Chanukah lights be placed at the window to illuminate the world, or rather be set inside, warming the home and hearth?
December 12, 2024
December 20, 2024
Sicha, Shabbos Parshas Miketz 5732
Should the Chanukah lights be placed at the window to illuminate the world, or rather be set inside, warming the home and hearth?
Moses dedicated the Mishkan, Solomon dedicated the First Temple, but only the Hasmonean rededication became a festival we celebrate until today.
Why?
Who was the young woman that kindled the fire of rebellion of the Maccabees? Who was the woman whose resourcefulness helped the Maccabees win? And why did women suffer more than anyone else under Greek rule?
The Greeks are known for the tremendous wisdom they contributed to the world. The Jewish people, for time immemorial, cherished intellect and the pursuit of wisdom as well. Why then, couldn’t we get along?
We all love to celebrate Chanukah, the holiday which marks our victory over the Syrian Greeks and the miracle of the oil. Did you know that it took the sages a full year to decide whether they were victorious?
Behind the scenes in the Chanukah story.