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Machon Shilo Hanukkah Campaign For The Needy
The Covid period and turmoil has left many, many Jews suffering financially, and HaRav David Bar-Hayim continues to distribute funds to...
שאלה ותשובה מהרב דוד בר-חיים על הדלקת נרות חנוכה לעניין בני זוג במקומות שונים
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...
The Revolt of the Maccabees
What led to the independence of the Jewish people at the time of Hanukkah?
Some of the historical context of Hanukkah
What was going on at the time of Hanukkah? Why doesn't hazal speak about this period?
When do we say Hallel?
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...
The historical background of Hanukkah
What was going on at the time of the Macabbean revolt? Part 1 Part 2
The correct time to light Hanukkah candles
When should we be lighting our candles on Hanukkah
The real Hanukkah
What is the real message behind Hanukkah? It goes much deeper than sufganyot... Part 1 Part 2
Hanukkah - Opportunity lost
Rav David Bar Hayim goes through the history of Hanukkah.
The true meaning of Hannukah
Rav David Bar Hayim explains in a radio interview (in the year 5769 with Tamar Y) what is the true meaning of Hannukah
Lighting a Shamash
Question: Must I light a shamash as part of my hanukkiah on Hanukkah? Answer: There is no such obligation. A shamash historically was...
Hanukkah: The historical and halachic facts
A shiur reviewing the historical basis for the festival of hanukah, how it was understood by different rishonim and the reason for the...
Hanukkah: A lost opportunity for Geulah
A shiur about Hazal's attitude to the Maccabees and the Hasmonean era.
When to light Hanukkah Candles
A two-part shiur on the correct time to light hanukah candles based on the Aruch haShulhan.
Moving the Hanukkiah
Question: May I light the hanukkiah indoors and then move it in front of the entrance to my home? Answer: No, one may not do so. One...
Putting the Hanukkiah Outside
Question: I am not sure how feasible it is for me to put my Hanukkiah out this year since my official residence for the chag is on the...
Where should I put my Hanukkiah?
Question: I live on the 4th floor. Where should I put my Hanukkiah? Answer 1. Even were your apartment to be on the ground floor,but...
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