Machshava:

Chanukah 

Parsha:

Vayishlach 

Collections: Yaacov Wrestling with the Angel

References: Chullin: 91A  

Description

What does the name Channuakah mean? Rav Hutner explains how Yaakov's name change and his struggle with Eisav's angel is connected to the celebration of Channukah. This insight into Jewish identity is very relevant to our times of "as a Jew" pandering to antisemitism.