The Covid period and turmoil has left many, many Jews suffering financially, and HaRav David Bar-Hayim continues to distribute funds to...

בשם ה' אל עולם נר ראשון של חנוכה תשפ"ב שאלה מאשה שהדליקה נר חנוכה בביתה, אך בעלה גר בבית אחר עם ילדיו. שלום הרב, שאלה לי אליך: אני הדלקתי...

What led to the independence of the Jewish people at the time of Hanukkah?

What was going on at the time of Hanukkah? Why doesn't hazal speak about this period?

Why is hallel recited on Hanukkah? (The Rav speaks in Hebrew and English) מתי אומרים הלל? למה אומרים הלל בחנוכה? (הרב מדבר גם באנגלית וגם...

What was going on at the time of the Macabbean revolt? Part 1 Part 2

When should we be lighting our candles on Hanukkah

What is the real message behind Hanukkah? It goes much deeper than sufganyot... Part 1 Part 2

Rav David Bar Hayim goes through the history of Hanukkah.

Approaching the laws of Hanukkah with the correct halachic methodology. When is the correct time to light Hanukkah candles? Part 1 Part 2

Rav David Bar Hayim explains in a radio interview (in the year 5769 with Tamar Y) what is the true meaning of Hannukah

Question: Must I light a shamash as part of my hanukkiah on Hanukkah? Answer: There is no such obligation. A shamash historically was...

A shiur reviewing the historical basis for the festival of hanukah, how it was understood by different rishonim and the reason for the...

A shiur about Hazal's attitude to the Maccabees and the Hasmonean era.

A two-part shiur on the correct time to light hanukah candles based on the Aruch haShulhan.