But this is much more than a retelling of the chanukah story. Seven days commemorate the miracle of the oil, and one day commemorates the miracle that a few weak jewish soldiers defeated the mighty greek legions. The boy volunteers for a mission to obtain oil for the rededication of the temple. A group of men led by judah the maccabee climbed to the top of a mountain overlooking jerusalem. What the miracle signified when the greeks plundered the temple, they defiled the holy oil, an act that is explained by rabbi menachem mendel schneerson 19031995. As all of you know, we came into msk this morning with the expectation to undergo a lengthy and complicated openlung surgery to correct the issue that has been making sophie sick. This animated film featuring the voice of herschel bernardi traces the story of chanukah through the fictional story of a young boy and his faithful donkey. This book manages to tell a little bit about the story of hanukkah while also showing how it really is about. No one thought that the menorah would burn more than one day, yet miraculously, it burned for eight days like the menorah, there are tv shows that practically nobody gave a chance to continue for more than one or two seasons, but by some miracle, they did. Jews celebrate their victory over a tyrant king and the rededication of the temple. My home that year was a cramped room in an old, gothic dorm at bryn mawr college, where i was living as part of the dorm exchange with haverford. When moses softened pharaohs heart, that was a miracle, when god. On the first evening of chanukah, he set the menorah on a stool in the doorway between the main room of their barracks and.
The hanukkah story aka miracle jewish holiday judah. Without the concept of gd and the desire to worship him and to fulfill his commandments, there would not have been any need for the maccabim to look for the oil, or to light the menorah, or even to fight. Its a season for gods miraculous power to drive out darkness in the world and make us lights that show forth the glory of god. Download the hanukkah blessings and a special reflection on hanukkah to read as you light the hanukkah candles with a bonus question. My parents arrived two days before chanukah and were going to see him perform. A man arrives home early from a business trip to celebrate the first day. The true nature of the miracle of hanukkah according to the pnei yehoshua is not that one vial of ritually pure oil miraculously lasted for eight days. Lights magically takes you back to an exciting time in jewish history.
This animated film introduces children to the story of hanukkah and the many traditions surrounding this important holiday. What, then, was the miracle that warranted the creation of a new jewish festival. Indeed, even if they had not found this container of pure olive oil, the menorah in the temple could still have been kept lit. The miracle of chanukah was that they lit the menorah with this oil for eight daysthat the flame of selfless sacrifice blazed beyond a moment of truth, beyond a day of reckoning. The meaning of the miracle of chanukah by rabbi michael l. Hanukkah click on a worksheet type or use the left and right arrow keys to move through the. Are we simply celebrating miracles of long ago or experiencing our own version of this story in our daily lives in the 21st century. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
Through an inside look at the miracles of chanuka we can better understand why lighting the candles is so important for us today. An aussie awaiting his first hanukkah gift from a new friend in portland, oregon, is surprised to find his dreams could do with some spoiler alerts. Chanukah begins at sundown on sunday, december 2, 2018 and ends at sundown on monday, december 10, 2018. The word hanukkah comes from the hebrew word hanukh, which means dedication or education. Posted on december 14, 2017 december 14, 2017 by david and jenny. The miracle of chanukah childrens videos jewish kids video. The miracle of chanukah and its message ohr torah stone.
The 50 most unforgettable actors of the studio era pre order p. When jews across the globe light their menorahs, they each think of the miracles in their own lives, and of course the miracle that unites us all, the state of israel. Chanukah is really the victory of hope over despair, of love over indifference, as much as it the miracle of light and of military triumph. Comprised of the mishnah and the gemara, it contains the opinions of thousands of rabbis from different periods in jewish history. Chanukah commemorates the events that took place during the hasmonean rebellion against antiochus iv epiphanes, the seleucid king of syria, in 164 bce. In one way, this film is the story of a people struggling to preserve their identity in the face of a cruel world. Its a miracle a hanukkah storybook by stephanie spinner. One of our neighbors was giving them a ride to the school where the performance would be held, while i was walking there early to make sure the. The miracle of chanukah by sheri wilner playscripts inc.
In the al hanissim prayer inserted in the shemoneh esreh and birkat hamazon throughout the holiday, we relate. Dec 24, 2011 the miracles of chanukah by rabbi yehuda spitz we all know that the reason we celebrate chanukah is to commemorate and thank hashem for all of the nissim miracles that he performed for our ancestors upon saving them from the greeks and their harsh decrees. Wonder of wonder, miracle of miracles, exulted mottel the tailor in fiddler on the roof. A few days before chanukah, nachman triumphantly showed reb asher the menorah he had procureda somewhat crude vessel but unmistakably a real menorah, with eight oilcups in a row and a raised cup for the shammash. Its a chance, says rabbi amy eilberg, that should not be squandered. Dec 7, 2015 explore jewishtreatss board chanukah treats, followed by. For them, candles broadcast not only the miracle of oil, but jewish triumph over evil rulers. Nes gadol hayah sham, a great miracle happened there. Lights to remember this miraclethe miracle of hanukkah.
The talmudic explanation of the laws and significance of hanukkah in tractate shabbat 21a24a appears almost as an afterthought amidst a discussion of appropriate wicks and oils for sabbath lights. In commemoration of which of these miracles did the sages institute chanukah. In the wake of alexanders appearance in and departure from jerusalem, relations between jews and greeks were so good that an exchange of cultures took place. Would you rather be at camp hanging out and swimming with your. Feshbach temple shalom, chevy chase, md chanukah, 1979. Id hoped it would arrive by hanukkah, but it was a long way from portland, oregon, to my new. Dec 17, 2014 the miracle of chanukah by rabbi david brofsky. Although the film takes considerable artistic license with the chanukah story especially with similarities to the christmas story, it is still a delightful way to present chanukah and the miracle of the oil. Publicizing the hanukkah miracle my jewish learning. This week, jews around the world will observe the festival of lights, the commemoration of the victory 2500 years ago of the jews of the holy land over syrian and hellenizing oppressors what makes this ancient war so important. Grandparents coming for the big event made it even more special. Dec 25, 2005 the oil that fueled the hanukkah miracle sunday evening marks the beginning of the jewish festival of hanukkah.
The miracle of chanukah chanukah was a miraculous military victory, but a tiny cruse of oil proved more miraculous and enduring in the memory of the jewish people. While not a new book, stephanie spinners its a miracle. Subscribe to get a poem sent to you each day by email. The blaxploitation parody tells the story of hammer adam goldberg as he fights to save hanukkah from the evil son of santa claus. It also celebrates the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days, hence why chanukah is eight days long. And how does damian claus plan on corrupting the young, unsuspecting jewish children. The true story of hanukkah is not the miracle of oil.
Yet if we revisit some of the laws concerning hanukkah candles, what we find is a more sobering story. Performed by students at the orlando jewish day school and the chai preschool topics. To celebrate chanukah, the cjn is running a series, eight miracles for eight days. This week, jews around the world will observe the festival of lights, the commemoration of the victory 2500 years ago of the jews of the holy land over syrian and hellenizing oppressors. As it is told in the talmud shabbat 21b, when judah maccabee entered the desecrated temple, he discovered only a small vial of oil which had the seal of the kohen gadol the high priest certifying it was sanctified for ritual use. All other holidays commemorate large and transformative miracles, while in comparison, this seems somewhat insignificant. Ryans mother marilyn has invented a chanukah ritual to ensure her family acknowledges the holidays true meaning. The hebrew hammer without a doubt, the hebrew hammer is the best jewish crime fighter to ever get his own comedy central movie. The jewish holiday of chanukah, the festival of lights, celebrates the supernatural provision of eight days of oil for the temple menorah, and an awesome victory of the jews over gods enemies. The miracle of chanukah is a holidayspecial movie that runs for a total of 24 minutes.
Dec 14, 2017 our own chanukah miracle posted on december 14, 2017 december 14, 2017 by david and jenny as all of you know, we came into msk this morning with the expectation to undergo a lengthy and complicated openlung surgery to correct the issue that has been making sophie sick. We witness miracles everyday and may sometimes take them for granted. Judaism and vegetarianism another miracle of chanukah. Donations are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by law. The yeshiva boys choir those were the nights of chanukah. Moses stands at the burning bush and observes a miracle. A week later, our youngest son was performing in a chanukah concert. Hanukkah is celebrated as the feast of dedication to remember the rededication of the temple after god faithfully delivered israel from her oppressors. The gemara in shabbos 21b famously asks mai chanukah. Dec 27, 2016 rabbi richman sheds light on what really happened on chanukah, and provides an insight into the torahs concept of miracles.
These eight values are derived from the story of chanukah, with pieces for learning, asking, doing and reading. A man arrives home early from a business trip to celebrate the first day of hanukkah and he finds a supernatural surprise. Hanukkah freebie pack must join site to download would be fun to hang around for the kids. The miracle of hanukkah tv version a poll by borimor. Dec 27, 2008 the true nature of the miracle of hanukkah according to the pnei yehoshua is not that one vial of ritually pure oil miraculously lasted for eight days. The critical events of the story, according to most historians, happened from about 170bce to 160bce.
Matisyahu has released a brand new chanukah song, miracle, on itunes, one week ahead of the festival of light, his fifth annual series of shows celebrating chanukah. All video rentals use streaming services which may be blocked by your internet filter. Calendar calculations and other historical sources indicate that the 25th of kislev, the first day of chanukah, fell on shabbat that year. It brings very amusing animated characters to life and provides unlimited fun and excitement. While there is a jewish debate about how to spell this jewish holiday, everyone can agre that it is the festival of lights and rededication. We found this one at our schools book fair and it is a great little gem. For information regarding tax deductions or other taxrelated issues, please consult your tax adviser or the irs. Hebrew, the set of teachings and commentaries on the torah that form the basis for jewish law. Chanukah is often celebrated at home with the main. Comments are turned off autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. The hidden miracles of chanukah chanukah 5776 dvartora. That the small pure cruse of oil burned beyond its oneday lifespan for an additional week, illuminating the seven chambers of the soul kabbalistic teaching. Chanukkah is called the festival of lights, but did you ever stop to think, it seems like quite a minor miracle to merit such a major holiday.
The miracle of chanukah childrens videos jewish kids. The movie introduces children to the various customs of hanukkah. A modern chanukah miracle the meaningful life center. The miracle of chanukah by sheri wilner 0 productions 8 drama 10 12 minutes 3 f, 2 m. Rabbi richman sheds light on what really happened on chanukah, and provides an insight into the torahs concept of miracles. The history of chanukah is rather more complex than most people think. Dec 15, 2016 nes gadol hayah sham, a great miracle happened there. How many years ago did the miracle of chanukah happen. Performed by students at the orlando jewish day school and the chai preschool.
Miracle of chanukah 2 cd series larry huch ministries. The fact that the oil should have only burned for one day, and instead burned for eight, was the reason why the sages instituted the festival of chanukah. In this segment with rabbi eli silberstein, we will explore the nature of the unique miracle of chanukkah. The miracle of hanukkah jewish theological seminary. Chanukah is a wonderful time to rededicate ourselves to noticing what is wondrous and blessed in the simple ordinary unfolding of our lives, says eilberg, who offers spiritual care for the terminally ill through ruach ami, the bay area jewish healing center. As jewish sunday school children around the world learn the story of the miracle of chanukah this month, and light the first candle sunday night, adults also have a chance to ponder lifes miraculous moments.
The eternal miracle of chanukah toogood reports december 10, 2001 l. Bible stories and the miracle of hanukkah mama doni, eric lindberg on. A humorous hanukkah or chanukah story about a different sort of miracle that can be read or downloaded and used free for any personal or noncommercial purpose. Yet in this sole discussion of hanukkah in the talmud, the rabbis seem to be pursuing a definite agenda as they debate the details of the hanukkah ritual they are creating the ritual that will. The oil that fueled the hanukkah miracle sunday evening marks the beginning of the jewish festival of hanukkah.
The miracle of hanukkah jewish theological seminary of. This is a fascinating fantasy adventure that delivers a universal and always relevant message about the right to be different every persons inalienable right to stand up for what they believe. The talmud does not emphasize the miraculous victory as the reason for celebrating chanukah but focuses on the longburning oil as the basis for the holiday. Increasing light at the darkest time of the year to celebrate chanukah and jewish survival is also a miracle. And for the rabbis, the spiritual goal of the hanukkah ritual is to publicize the miracle of the oil in aramaic, pirsumay nisa. Heres the links to buy the album ybc 5 chanukah available as a download or cd thank you.
Watch these kids reenact the story of chanukah in 5 minutes. These beloved words are symbolized by the four initials nun. We sincerely hope that jews will enhance their celebrations of this ancient, beautiful, and spirituallymeaningful holiday of chanukah by making it a time to strive even harder to live up. Dec 10, 2001 the eternal miracle of chanukah toogood reports december 10, 2001 l. The wikipedia page provides a good place to begin studying the history, as. In a few days, menorahs will be lit as a symbol of joy, celebration, jewish strength and unity and of course the miracle of hanukkah and jewish tireless and eternal endurance. Neshoma orchestra neshoma its a miracle mostly music. Gerber looks at the miracle of the jews escape from egypt. There are two faces of the same film that is projected to the people. Courtesy of the orlando jewish day school and the chai preschool.
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