The Holiness of the Lights
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes explains the halachik holiness of the menorah lights during Chanuka.
The Jewish calendar is chock full of special days that have a unique influence on us and help us come closer to Hashem. The Torah calls the holidays, moadim, times of meeting with Hashem. This series of classes explores the transformative power of Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, the fast days, and other Jewish holidays around the year. Popular classes include insightful lectures on The Days of Awe which takes a comprehensive look at this emotionally charged period, particularly focusing on the Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur prayers, explaining their structure, logical sequence, meaning, and symbolism. Students also examine Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik’s important work on Jewish Thought, Al HaTeshuva, which discusses repentance and self-improvement as a means to growth and ascension in service of Hashem. In Jerusalem: Echoes of Lament, a range of Naaleh teachers explore such thought-provoking questions as what were the causes of this destruction? What should we do to return to our former glory as G-d’s Holy people? How can we deepen our appreciation of Jewish unity in order to rectify the sin of disunity that caused the destruction? Other topics include classes on Chanuka, Tu B’shevat, Purim, Pesach, Shavuot, Sefira, Lag B’aomer, and the Three Weeks.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes explains the halachik holiness of the menorah lights during Chanuka.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises a number of questions about the holiday. Firstly, why is the miracle of the oil the main focus, instead of the miraculous military victory? Secondly, what is the significance of ‘zot Chanuka’, the last day of Chanuka.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Avishai David continues his explication of Maoz Tzur, the hymn sung after candle lighting on Chanuka. Part of the obligation to publicize the miracles of Chanuka (pirsumei nisa) is to verbally praise Hashem for them. Maoz Tzur incorporates praise for the miracle of the oil, as well as for the victory on battle, and also discusses the hardships and salvation experienced by the Jewish nation throughout history.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Avishai David explicates the beautiful poem sung by Jewish families throughout the world after candle lighting, known as Maoz Tzur. Rabbi David discusses the historical background of the liturgical poem, how it became customary to recite it during Chanuka, its roots in Tanach, as well as its structure and its themes of galut (exile) and geula (redemption).
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman delves into the deeper meaning behind the mitzvah to light the menorah.
Rebbitzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Holiday of Chanukah.
Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbam discusses the month Of Tevet At the walls surrounding Old City of Jerusalem.
Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbam discusses the tenth day Of Tevet.
Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbam continues discussing the month Of Tevet.
Mrs. shoshie Nissenbam discusses the month Of Tevet.
Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum provides inspirational insights about the message of the dreidel, live from the Old City of Jerusalem. (Because of the unusual venue of the shiur, there are lots of authentic ‘Old City’ background sounds.)
Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum provides inspirational insights about the message of the dreidel, live from the Old City of Jerusalem. (Because of the unusual venue of the shiur, there are lots of authentic ‘Old City’ background sounds.)
Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum provides inspirational insights about the message of the dreidel, live from the Old City of Jerusalem. (Because of the unusual venue of the shiur, there are lots of authentic ‘Old City’ background sounds.)
Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum shares more wisdom from beside the tomb of the Maccabees in the anceint town of Modiin.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Holiday of Chanukah.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller shows us how to incorporate the lessons of Chanuka, and the struggle with the forces of Yavan (Hellenism), into our daily existence.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the underlying spiritual conflict between the Jews and the Greeks. Based on the Shem MiShmuel, this class provides an understanding of the basic Jewish belief system.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises the question of what is so unique and special about the miracle of Chanuka? Additionally, why are we thanking G-d for the war in the prayer of Al Hanissim?
In this Torah shiur (class) on the connection between Chanuka and the parshiot of Vayeishev and Mikeitz, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg explains five ways in which the themes of Chanuka and the story of Yosef being sent down to Egypt are intrinsically related.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chodesh Kislev, Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum explores the essence of the month and the hidden light.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises the question of why, in Al HaNissim, we give thanks to Hashem for wars.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the idea that within the galut of Yavan, there was rectification of the sale of Yosef.
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira smiles gives insight into Chanuka.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Riechman discusses the Holy Day Of Shabbos.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses what is the judgment of Rosh Hashana focused on.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Students Of Rabbi Akiva.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses The Power Of The Month Of Iyar.