Chanukah

Embark on a journey of Jewish learning and discovery, exploring the depth of our Chanukah resources, where tagged items including audio, programs, and podcast episodes await your exploration.

The Hanukkah Menorah: The Curious History of a Jewish Ritual Object

Professor Steven Fine

Audio
Dec 3, 2023

"Mehadrin" in the Hanukkah candles: Text, Halakha, and History

Dr. Aaron Koller

Audio
Dec 3, 2023

e-TiM: Chanukah Yom Iyyun

Yael Leibowitz, Rabbi Avrum Kowalsky, Rabbi Dr. Martin Lockshin and 7 more

Join us for a day of information, inspiration and illumination 9:15am to 2:30pm Eastern, 4:15pm to 9:30pm Israel time 9:15 am“Mehadrin” in the Hanukkah candles: Text, Halakha, and HistoryDr. Aaron KollerSponsored by Sandy Welkes in memory of her…
Program
Nov 22, 2023

Mai Chanukah? (Part 3) - The 10th of Tevet - or the 8th Day AFTER Chanuakh: Re-Examining the "Fast Days" in Light of the Prophecies of Zechariah

Rabbi Menachem Leibtag

Audio
Jan 1, 2023

Mai Chanukah? (Part 2)

Rabbi Menachem Leibtag

Audio
Dec 26, 2022

Mai Chanukah? (Part 2) - The Prophet Who 'Stole' Chanukah

Rabbi Menachem Leibtag

Audio
Dec 25, 2022

The Festival of Lights - The Evolution of a Rabbinic Story

Dr. Yonatan Feintuch

Audio
Dec 21, 2022

Why Aren't the Books of the Maccabees in the Tanach_ (Part 2)

Rabba Dr Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz

Audio
Dec 19, 2022

Chanukah: The Menorah of the Exile

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Ask any child – or adult for that matter – how we celebrate Chanukah and chances are beyond pretty good that the answer will be by lighting the menorah every night (well, maybe the child will add something about getting gifts). Yet as prominent a…
Article
Dec 19, 2022

Mai Chanukah? (Part 1) - A Rabbinic, Prophetic, or Universal Holiday?

Rabbi Menachem Leibtag

Audio
Dec 18, 2022