Venue: Yeshiva of Central Queens Yeshiva of Central Queens

Machshava:

Chanukah 

Description

How does Chanukah differ from Purim? What is the status of a law derived via the midos she'hatorah nidreshes bahem? Can rabbinic laws apply l'mafreah? Why are there two blessings in the morning regarding ozer gevurah and yaeif koach? Can one pray for a miracle? Should one omit v'al hanisim in order to respond to kedusha? Why do we light in shul? Why do we say hallel in shul on Pesach eve? Why are we able to recite a blessing on a rabbinic mitzva? Is it a biblical mitzva to study rabbinic laws? What happens if one lains for chanukah prior to for rosh chodesh? Who profaned the menorah and mizbeach? Are the three blessings on the candles equivalent? Are students in the dormitory in fulfilment of lighting, if their parents light in the home?