Chanukah Chaburah 8: מאי חנוכה- Three Perspectives on the Essence of Chanukah

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December 14 2011
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Chanukah 

Collections: Rabbi Fridman Chaburas in Chanukah

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What is the essential miracle of the Chanukah story? The Talmud Bavli focuses on the miracle of the oil, to the exclusion of Chanukat HaMizbeach, as well as the military victory. But is Chanukah a Yom Tov? What is the relationship between Chanukah and Purim? The approach of the gemara is contrasted with the Al HaNissim of Rav Amram Gaon, as well as the approach of the Rambam.

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