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Passing the Light Forward With each night of Hanukkah, the light increases, illuminating more of the darkness. This growing brightness reflects God’s...
Day 6: Victory Through Obedience The victory of the Maccabees was never about military might or numerical advantage. It was rooted in obedience...
God Dwelling With His People The restoration of the Temple was more than a national or historical victory; it symbolized God’s longing to shakan...
At the heart of Hanukkah is the miracle of the shemen (שֶׁמֶן)—a small amount of oil that, by all logical measures, should not have lasted. To human...
Day 2: Dedication to God The name Hanukkah itself speaks of chanukat haMizbeach—the dedication of the altar. After the Temple was cleansed, it was...
Hanukkah: A Celebration of Light, Dedication, and Faithfulness Introduction Hanukkah (חֲנֻכָּה), meaning dedication, commemorates a time when God’s...
Finding Peace in a World of Tension: A Lesson from Vayishlach Parashat Vayishlach opens with a moment we all recognize: Jacob, terrified of...