Chanukah Teachings from the Rebbe

Seeing and hearing the candles 11.12.2023 2:06 ↓

The benefit of seeing the candles

Holy benefits 11.12.2023 5:12 ↓

The lesson we learn from lighting the candles in a way that benefit is possible, but not permitting any benefit 

Eight days 11.12.2023 3:38 ↓

The contrast between seven and eight. 

The Holy Kohanim 08.12.2023 10:50 ↓

A Halachic insight into the significance of the Kohanim to the Chanukah miracle. When may we sacrifice our lives for kidush Hashem?

Light of Gratitude 08.12.2023 5:02 ↓

Lightning Candles as a commemoration for all Miracles that Hashem does for us

These Lights 07.12.2023 8:48 ↓

The unlimited power of the Chanukah candles, and the infinite effect of a mitzvah

Lekutei sichos volume 30 II 04.12.2023 53:46 ↓

Continuation of previous episode.  Analysis into the language of “v’al hanisim”. A surprising explanation and a powerful practical lesson.  Sicha read inside and translated. 

Lekutei sichos volume 30 I 04.12.2023 43:18 ↓

Analysis into the language of “v’al hanisim”. A surprising explanation and a powerful practical lesson.  Sicha read inside and translated. 

Parshas Mikeitz and Chanukah II 04.12.2023 12:36 ↓

A continuation of the previous episode - Fascinating connections between Parsha Mikeitz and Chanukah

Parshas Mikeitz and Chanukah 04.12.2023 8:34 ↓

Fascinating connections between Parshas Mikeitz and Chanuka. 

The Bas Ayin 27.11.2023 7:20 ↓

The connection between Zos Chanukah and the days of “judgment” in the month of Tishrei. How the mitzvos of Chanukah represent our eternal bond to Hashem. 

Zos Chanukah 27.11.2023 16:59 ↓

The contrast between the first day of Chanukah (potentiality) and the last day (practicality). The emphasis on Chanukah for mitzvos miderabonon. 

The Fifth Candle 26.11.2023 15:04 ↓

The “finifte lichtele”; the special secret of the fifth night of Chanukah and how it expresses the power of Chanukah. 

Chanukah gelt! 26.11.2023 14:05 ↓

Exploring the custom of distributing Chanukah gelt, it’s background and reasons. 

Bais Shamai and Bais Hillel - going up or going down 24.11.2023 12:36 ↓

A fun analysis of the disagreement between Bais Shamai and Bais Hillel whether we increase candles each night or decrease. Get your thinking caps on!

The uniqueness of Chanukah - illuminating the darkness 24.11.2023 8:00 ↓

“The menorah is lit from after sunset until the Tarmudai left the streets”. Explaining the inner dimension of this timing, and how it reflects the unique power of the menorah. 

Short anecdote- The Rebbe and the college students 24.11.2023 3:22 ↓

The Rebbe’s call for every Yid to “make” a miracle!

Actualizing the Chanukah miracle 24.11.2023 5:23 ↓

Three ways in which our davening can affect our day (based on the 3 perspectives of the miracle in ep.1). 

Three approaches for the Chanukah miracle 24.11.2023 14:55 ↓

Analyzing the miracle of Chanukah - was it quantitative, qualitative, or “impossible”.