The benefit of seeing the candles

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

The contrast between seven and eight.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Fascinating connections between Parshas Mikeitz and Chanuka.

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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