Chanukah and COVID-19: Spiritual Responses to the Challenges of the Pandemic
This week’s shiur, “Chanukah and COVID-19: Spiritual Responses to the Challenges of the Pandemic” was delivered by Rabbi David Brofsky,
December 17, 2020
Why is the Miracle of the Oil Such a Big Deal? Shedding Light on Why We Light on Chanukah
This week’s shiur, “Why is the Miracle of the Oil Such a Big Deal? Shedding Light on Why We Light
December 10, 2020
“Torah Lights” – Shabbat Chanukah 5781
“The Jews and Civil War” In one of his favorite drashot, Rabbi Shlomo Riskin speaks about Chanukah
December 10, 2020
Eight Days – Eight Thoughts
Day One – Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin Day Two – Rabbanit Sally Mayer Day Three – Rabbi Chaim Kanterovitz Day
December 15, 2019
Eight Days – Eight Thoughts: Day Eight
The Flame and the Light Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander Beit Shammai and Beit Hillel offer differing views on the kindling
December 15, 2019
Eight Days – Eight Thoughts: Day Seven
A Light that Gradually Diminishes; a Light that Gradually Intensifies Rabbanit Bili Rabenstein The Sages taught in a beraita: The
December 15, 2019
Eight Days – Eight Thoughts: Day Six
“If it was Extinguished, One is Not Bound to Relight it” Atirat Granevich The flickering lights in the Chanukiyah are
December 15, 2019
Eight Days – Eight Thoughts: Day Five
Chanukah: For All and For Us Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein The private and public symbiosis of the Chanukah candles is vital
December 15, 2019
Eight Days – Eight Thoughts: Day Four
The Women of Chanukah Pnina Omer Lighting Chanukah candles is an obligation as well as a privilege for women. This
December 15, 2019
Eight Days – Eight Thoughts: Day Three
The Precedent for the Final Redemption Rabbi Chaim Kanterovitz In his assessment of the causes, and aftermath of the historical
December 15, 2019
Eight Days – Eight Thoughts: Day Two
The Message in the Candles Rabbanit Sally Mayer The festival of Chanukah commemorates an incredible miracle. When the Beit Hamikdash
December 15, 2019
Eight Days – Eight Thoughts: Day One
The Miracle of Lights or of Victory? Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin The festival of Chanukah celebrates the victory of a
December 15, 2019