The Gift of Potential: Lessons from Vayishlach and Chanukah

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December 03 2025
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Venue: Congregation Ohr Torah (Edison, NJ) Congregation Ohr Torah (Edison, NJ)

Halacha:
Chanukah 
Machshava:
Chanukah,  Chinuch 
Parsha:
Vayishlach 

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Why was Yaakov Avinu punished for placing Dina in the box? Wouldn't we do the same thing? What connection is there between Vayishlach and Chanukah? Why do we give gifts on Chanukah?

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