Chanukah
The deepest flames are those that burn when the nights get dark and the hearts cold.
Chanukah begins in the evening of Thursday Evening, December 7- Friday Evening, December 15, 2023.
Anything compromised is Greek to those of a Divine persuasion. This is the story of the few who were victorious over the many. This is the miracle of a drop of inspiration that burned forever and on. Light is natural, and that is the greatest miracle. There are dark forces in this world that would rather drown in a storm than live in a lighthouse. For eight days and nights our fire burns, increasing in the holiness daily. We put a positive spin on everything, fry latkes, and dish out gelt (not guilt). We praise the Creator. Once upon a time the light burned supernaturally. The real miracle is that it still does.
FREE E-GUIDE: 8 Insights for 8 Nights
The Universal Message of Chanukah in Four Minutes
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel: What Is the Kabbalistic Meaning of the Dreidel?
The Mudswamps of Hella
The Rebbe expounds on Channukah: The more you fight it, the deeper you sink, your every move counteracted by this noxious blend of water and soil….
Read MoreMenorah Meditations
Exercises based on the article “Lighting Instructions”, discussing 3 lessons learned from the menorah in the Holy Temple discussed in Parshat Behalotcha.
Read MoreMikeitz: Fanning the Flames
The Unplugged version of Samech Vov asks the relevant question: How does one’s fire remain when the inspiration begins to dim?
Read MoreThe Light Within the Dark
Discover how the festival of lights reveals for us secrets of our souls and how to tap into the deepest light of all, the light within the dark.
Read MoreHow to Free Your Inner Light
Chanukah above all is about finding your internal spark. Discover how to recognize and free your inner light.
Read MoreSecret of Secrets
This Chanukah workshop will uncover the secrets of the secrets of your soul through the mystery of the pure Chanukah oil.
Read MoreForbidden Piety
Ultimately, we must recognize and utilize the fact that the Torah is the only source of life and well-being for the Jew, both spiritually and physically.
Read MoreFire and Earth
Through defining the Halachic term of an earthen vessel, we learn two important factors in serving G-d appropriately: Humility and Passion.
Read MoreListen to the Flames: The Soul of the Menorah
These elements of Chanukah – the eight flickering flames, the miracle of the oil, the light shining into the dark street – beckon us to connect to the power of our soul. Our soul rises like a flame toward that which transcends itself, not only repelling darkness as is the nature of all light, but transforming the darkness into light.
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