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Chanukah Teachings from the Rebbe

by Rabbi Yaakov Wagner

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A collection of ideas and teachings about Chanukah from the Lubavitcher Rebbe

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Episodes

  1. Seeing and hearing the candles

    The benefit of seeing the candles

  2. Holy benefits

    The lesson we learn from lighting the candles in a way that benefit is possible, but not permitting any benefit

  3. Eight days

    The contrast between seven and eight.

  4. The Holy Kohanim

    A Halachic insight into the significance of the Kohanim to the Chanukah miracle. When may we sacrifice our lives for kidush Hashem?

  5. Light of Gratitude

    Lightning Candles as a commemoration for all Miracles that Hashem does for us

  6. These Lights

    The unlimited power of the Chanukah candles, and the infinite effect of a mitzvah

  7. Lekutei sichos volume 30 II

    Continuation of previous episode. Analysis into the language of “v’al hanisim”. A surprising explanation and a powerful practical lesson. Sicha read inside and translated.

  8. Lekutei sichos volume 30 I

    Analysis into the language of “v’al hanisim”. A surprising explanation and a powerful practical lesson. Sicha read inside and translated.

  9. Parshas Mikeitz and Chanukah II

    A continuation of the previous episode - Fascinating connections between Parsha Mikeitz and Chanukah

  10. Parshas Mikeitz and Chanukah

    Fascinating connections between Parshas Mikeitz and Chanuka.

  11. The Bas Ayin

    The connection between Zos Chanukah and the days of “judgment” in the month of Tishrei. How the mitzvos of Chanukah represent our eternal bond to Hashem.

  12. Zos Chanukah

    The contrast between the first day of Chanukah (potentiality) and the last day (practicality). The emphasis on Chanukah for mitzvos miderabonon.

  13. The Fifth Candle

    The “finifte lichtele”; the special secret of the fifth night of Chanukah and how it expresses the power of Chanukah.

  14. Chanukah gelt!

    Exploring the custom of distributing Chanukah gelt, it’s background and reasons.

  15. Bais Shamai and Bais Hillel - going up or going down

    A fun analysis of the disagreement between Bais Shamai and Bais Hillel whether we increase candles each night or decrease. Get your thinking caps on!

  16. The uniqueness of Chanukah - illuminating the darkness

    “The menorah is lit from after sunset until the Tarmudai left the streets”. Explaining the inner dimension of this timing, and how it reflects the unique power of the menorah.

  17. Short anecdote- The Rebbe and the college students

    The Rebbe’s call for every Yid to “make” a miracle!

  18. Actualizing the Chanukah miracle

    Three ways in which our davening can affect our day (based on the 3 perspectives of the miracle in ep.1).

  19. Three approaches for the Chanukah miracle

    Analyzing the miracle of Chanukah - was it quantitative, qualitative, or “impossible”.

About this show

A collection of ideas and teachings about Chanukah from the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Hosted by

Rabbi Yaakov Wagner

Produced by Yaakov Wagner

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Chanukah Teachings from the Rebbe have?

Chanukah Teachings from the Rebbe has 19 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 11, 2023.

What is Chanukah Teachings from the Rebbe about?

A collection of ideas and teachings about Chanukah from the Lubavitcher Rebbe

How often does Chanukah Teachings from the Rebbe release new episodes?

Chanukah Teachings from the Rebbe publishes daily, based on its 19 episodes since November 2023.

Who hosts Chanukah Teachings from the Rebbe?

Chanukah Teachings from the Rebbe is created and hosted by Rabbi Yaakov Wagner.
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