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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 real Hanukkah
What is the real message behind Hanukkah? It goes much deeper than sufganyot... Part 1 Part 2
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
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.
Hanukkah: More than Candles and Sufganiyot
A shiur about the real reason for celebrating hanukkah and the war against hellenist Jews. Part 2
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