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The Jewish war against the Greeks was the first fight that was fought not for our lives, but for our religion. What made the Greek ideology of beauty so threatening to us? Rabbi Berger shows how close that Greek ideology compares to our science and technology and which our society practically worships.
The most impressive victory against the mighty Greek empire was a small but significant revolt from the Jewish people. Even still, the Jewish nation was not surprised by this victory. There was an extremely threatening ideological issue at stake. Hear a most articulate speaker discuss this intense power struggle.
The Chanukah story is unique among Jewish successes. Without prophecy to guide them, this small group of freedom fighters changed the face of the Jewish nation forever. Inspire this Chanukah with more meaning and understanding.
Pharoah's dream of the skinny cows swallowing the fat cows reads far deeper than it's storybook narrative. Rabbi Carmell peels away a few layers to reveal truths about how good can never die. Hear how the holy spark within each Jew can never be extinguished, and how it connects to the one flask of pure oil that was found on Chanukah.
We light eight candles, but shouldn't it really be seven? Rabbi Feiner lifts this famous question up a notch by analyzing the deeper significance of these numbers, and draws out a most powerful message.
Listen to the dramatic story of Chanukah - from the first seeds of what bothered the Greeks about Jewish belief to the final triumph of the Maccabees. Hear the inner miracles of the Menorah lights, and how the true light of knowledge, which Jews put their lives on the line for, continues to burn brightly.
To better understand who we are, first take a look at who we aren't. Rebbetzin Heller describes the Greek and Jewish cultures with a colorful reflection of contrasts. This will define the responsibilities of a Jew and also the privilege of carrying on the ideals our grandparents lived for, and also fought for.
What do speech, halachah, praise and Chanukah have in common? Delineated are four kinds of speech, and how one can reach a desire to truly serve Hashem. By understanding these concepts, the story of the great risks taken by the Maccabim to fight a hopeless war come into beautiful focus.
The glorious Greek Empire epitomized a regime that was meticulous to hide the slightest hint that our beautiful world had anything to do with God. Hear the extent they tried to eradicate any and all traces of Jewish values, and how Chanukah became the tool to strip away its empty external splendor they held up so high.
Candles aflame in the night. Sounds so romantic, until we realize how foolish it is trying to bestow light upon Hashem. So why are these eight days so beloved by our Creator? An inspiring class on making the ordinary extraordinary and on reaching Hashem through your own initiative.
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Each Jewish holiday is a window of opportunity. What is the light of Chanukah that is just waiting to be turned on? In this engaging lecture, R' Kelemen examines why the victory over the Greeks was commemorated by a holiday, despite the fact that the Jews had overcome greater adversaries in the past. Hear how our defeat of the Greeks can help us overcome our own personal natures, and thereby elevate ourselves and our experience of Chanukah.
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How do physical and spiritual forces connect, and work together? Rabbi Leff examines the concepts of performing symbolic acts, dreams and miracles to show how the spiritual realm is able to be manipulated - with care. A different look at the powers of Chanukah.
Just how true is this popular statement: Beauty belongs to Greece? A primary grievance the Greeks had against the Jews was their outright trespass into their exalted domain of beauty. Rav Pincus makes a powerful point : in all the different ways people confuse the 'truth' with 'real beauty'?
Chanukah is the time of miracles. The question Rabbi Stern poses is why don't we see supernatural events occurring in the world today? He describes how we are in fact surrounded by the miraculous, and explains how learning Torah opens ones eyes to witness miracles as they unfold.
If you usually skip over the Parsha Talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg. His dynamic style gives an exciting twist to each week's parsha, which often sprouts from a fascinating new vantage point.
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Our holidays are times of growth and opportunity. Rav Noah points to an opportunity of growth this Chanukah and how to appreciate the miracle. If you are looking for an inspirational challenge this Chanukah, this may be an interesting place to start.
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The war against the Greeks began when Mattisyahu brazenly slew a Jewish traitor. Why did it take so long for someone to stand up? In Rav Noah's last public address before his passing, he reveals the essence of his personal drive and vision - and the miracles that resulted.
Rav Yaakov Weinberg goes through 'Mai Chanukah' inside (gamorah) along with the halachos that arise on Chanukah. He delves into each point along the way. Some items included are: the need for Chanukah lights, when to light, and the importance of pirsumei nisa.
Rav Yaakov Weinberg goes through 'Mai Chanukah' inside (gamorah) along with the halachos that arise on Chanukah. He delves into each point along the way. Some items included are: the need for Chanukah lights, when to light, and the importance of pirsumei nisa.
Rav Yaakov Weinberg goes through 'Mai Chanukah' inside (gamorah) along with the halachos that arise on Chanukah. He delves into each point along the way. Some items included are: the need for Chanukah lights, when to light, and the importance of pirsumei nisa.
The Greeks were quite magnanimous to allow all the nations they conquered the freedom to practice their own pagan religion åÐ so long as Greek culture became an integral part of their lifestyle. What specifically was it about Jewish belief that enraged the Greek nation to stamp it out? Hear how Torah SheåÕBaal Peh (the Oral Torah) become the light and strength behind their victory.
