Chanukah: Might, Light or Spirit

Find attached various articles and shiurim/lectures for Chanukah:

Since Chanukah is the festival of light, I wanted to share a few small offerings of Torah light — sparks to illuminate these winter days:

1. Chanukah Class

Hashmonaim, Hannah Arendt and Bialik: Fighting Darkness with Light, Spirit, and Might

(With gratitude to Rabbanit Oshra and Matan Hasharon for permission to share.)

Source sheet attached.

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https://youtu.be/7OH9MtGYPD4?si=UC-i51OYkFcOJPSW

From the Hashmonaim to Hannah Arendt spirit or might matan 2025 DM ENG.pdf

Download PDF • 390KB

2. My Latest Article on **MyJewishLearning

🔗 https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/choosing-how-we-tell-our-story/

3. A Podcast Conversation with my dear friend Mijal Bitton

The Battle Over Jewish Storytelling: A Hanukkah Conversation (Unpacked — Wondering Jews)

🔗http://unpacked.bio/vju

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May this Chanukah invite us to look beyond the given and remember the deeper spirit of who we are.

May we rediscover the quiet flame within, and the strength and courage to let it shine outward.

And may we soon live in a world where our calling to be a light unto the nations can be fulfilled in joy, dispersing the darkness that has gathered once again.

Chag Urim Sameach — may your homes be filled with warmth and light ✨