Chanukah and Parshas Vayaishev

Chanukah and Parshas Vayaishev On the Shabbos before Chanukah it often comes out that we read Parshas Vayaishev. There are many connections drawn between Chanukah and Parshas Vayaishev. Avodas Hashem The Bach writes in his commentary on the Tur at the beginning of Hilchos Chanukah, that the main issue for which we were thrown into…

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Chanuka

Chanuka I wish to present one small tidbit about these days of Chanuka, (some spell it Chanukah, or Hanuka). The Gemora on Chanuka The gemora on Chanuka in Meseches Shabbos reads, “Mitvas Chanuka Nair Eish U’Baiso …”. The basic Mitzva of lighting Chanuka lights is to light one candle each night, and that candle covers…

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Chanuka Menora 3

Chanuka Menora Here is the third Chanuka Menora of the series. The artist created a windmill which holds the menora. The Menora in the Side Door The menora is stored in the side door of the windmill, and in the front door you have room for the wicks. Judaica Art A stunning piece of Judaica…

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Chanuka Menora 2

Chanuka Menora What do you think about this precious Chanuka Menora with its case for your living room? Chanuka Menora Similar to what I wrote in previous posts, this Chanuka Menora with all of its parts and the elephant and the carriage were hand-made by the artist from gold, silver, and precious stones. Elephant and Menora…

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