Holidays
Chanukah
First part of the Rebbes maamar - The Essence of Chanukah
Famous question- why is Chanukah 8 days? Kedushas Levi
When Jews celebrated a ninth day of Chanukah
Why is the last day of Chanukah referred to as זאת חנוכה?
How the 2 views of Chanukah reflects a fundamental difference between Kabbalah and chassidus
The difference between Kaballah and chassidus in understanding the power of the Chanukah lights
Arizal’s explanation for the reason we light the menorah before the shabbos candles
Why the difference between להדליק של חנוכה Or להדליק נר חנוכה.
Shabbos 21a-21b1-sugya Chanukah
Beautiful insight from Tzemach Tzedek and Reb Nochum Tchernobeler on the relationship between the 7 cows and the seven candles of the Menorah
“They lit candles in the courtyards of your holy temple” - chasam sofer
Another beautiful insight by the Alter Rebbe into the analogy of the neshomo and a candle
The Alter Rebbe’s insight re the analogy between a candle and mitzvos
The unique power of the fifth day of Chanukah
Fascinating story with Previous Rebbe and Reb Itsche der Masmid re seeing spiritual light
interesting Shelah Hakodosh on the פך השמן and it’s connection to the angel striking Yaakov בכף הירך
The incredible miracle with leftover oil from the Radomsker Rebbes menorah - ומנותר קנקנים נעשה נס לשושנים
Interesting Midrash Tanchuma on the contrast between Greek and Jewish symbolism of the bull and its horn - based on an insight from Tzemach Tzedek
Amazing insight by Reb Chaim Vital as to the difference between the candles of shabbos and those of Chanukah
The incredible power of the light of Chanuka - through the lens of Chassidus
Inspiring insight by the Rebbe into the 2 types of darkness that candles of Chanukah dispel
Profound analysis of the Rebbe on the difference between the mesiras nefesh of Chanukah and that of Purim
A profound halachic explanation by Chidushei Horim as to the difference between the danger at the time of Chanukah story and that of Purim
Great discussion regarding the nature of the miraculous increase in oil on Chanukah
Fascinating story with the Previous Rebbe and Reb Itsche der Masmid regarding seeing spiritual light
Deeper insights from Kabbalah and Chassidus regarding the relationship between the Chanukah and Shabbos lights
Why does Halacha require a Jew to sell even his clothes for the sake kindling the Menorah? With no other Mitzvah do we find such an extreme level of obligation.
Interesting Midrash Tanchuma on the contrast between Greek and Jewish symbolism of the bull and its horn, based on an insight from Tzemach Tzedek
Famous story with Reb Dovid of Tolno on the first night of Chanukah and the beautiful lesson