The Alter Rebbe opens new vistas in appreciating the Yom Tov of Chanukah.
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A collection of ideas and teachings about Chanukah from the Lubavitcher Rebbe
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The benefit of seeing the candlesPor Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The lesson we learn from lighting the candles in a way that benefit is possible, but not permitting any benefitPor Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The contrast between seven and eight.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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A Halachic insight into the significance of the Kohanim to the Chanukah miracle. When may we sacrifice our lives for kidush Hashem?Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Lightning Candles as a commemoration for all Miracles that Hashem does for usPor Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The unlimited power of the Chanukah candles, and the infinite effect of a mitzvahPor Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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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.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Analysis into the language of “v’al hanisim”. A surprising explanation and a powerful practical lesson. Sicha read inside and translated.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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A continuation of the previous episode - Fascinating connections between Parsha Mikeitz and ChanukahPor Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Fascinating connections between Parshas Mikeitz and Chanuka.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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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.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The contrast between the first day of Chanukah (potentiality) and the last day (practicality). The emphasis on Chanukah for mitzvos miderabonon.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The “finifte lichtele”; the special secret of the fifth night of Chanukah and how it expresses the power of Chanukah.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Exploring the custom of distributing Chanukah gelt, it’s background and reasons.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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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!Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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“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.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The Rebbe’s call for every Yid to “make” a miracle!Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Three ways in which our davening can affect our day (based on the 3 perspectives of the miracle in ep.1).Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Analyzing the miracle of Chanukah - was it quantitative, qualitative, or “impossible”.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Grounding the letters of Torah through tzedaka. The embrace of the mezuza. The light of the menorah shining from the left. The conclusion of the mamar.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The understanding of Torah, and the letters of Torah. Analogies and analogues. Connecting Torah to its source.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The essence of “letters”, the efficacy of prayer, and the power of Omein yehei shmei rabo…Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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The Zohar’s two step “entry ticket” for Gan Eden.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Hashem’s Spectacular Magic Show; how to have G-dliness revealed below as it is Above.Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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Did Hashem speak or Will the worlds into existence?Por Rabbi Yaakov Wagner
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