No community start suggestion yet.
Why is Chanukah (חנוכה) eight days when the miracle was only seven, and why does the Gemara (גמרא) call it 'lo nitnu likra' - not predetermined? Chanukah represents the infinite dimension of Torah (תורה) accessed through Gemara study, which requires active intellectual engagement rather than passive reception. This reveals that a yeshiva's true purpose is providing access to Torah's infinity through proper Gemara methodology.
This profound shiur explores the essential connection between Chanukah (חנוכה) and Gemara (גמרא) study, revealing the deeper purpose of yeshiva education. The speaker begins by sharing the history and development of their Miami Beach yeshiva over thirty-three years, expressing gratitude to key figures like Rav Shaya Greenberg, Rabbi Simon, Rabbi Genowski, and Reb Eli Schmelcner who built the institution through tremendous mesirus nefesh and vision. The main analysis centers on understanding why Chanukah is eight days when the miracle was only seven, and why the Gemara describes it as 'lo nitnu likra' (not meant to be written) unlike Purim (פורים) which has a written Megillah. Through detailed examination of the sugya in Masechta Shabbos (שבת) regarding women's obligation in Chanukah candles, the speaker reveals fundamental differences between Rashi (רש"י) and the Rambam (רמב"ם)'s understanding of the mitzvah (מצוה)'s nature.
Looking for the full summary?
Full access is available to members of the TUF Alumni Association or the Yam Hagadol Foundation.
Already a member? Let the admin know!
Dedicate a Shiur in Aggadita
L'ilui nishmas a loved one. In honor of a simcha or yahrzeit. As a zechus for a refuah sheleimah. Your dedication helps carry Rabbi Zweig's Torah to learners around the world.
How long must Hashem tolerate the Jewish people's rebellious behavior? A Midrash compares this to the halachic question of carrying a child holding muktze on Shabbos. The analysis reveals that rejecting Eretz Yisrael represents a deeper spiritual corruption than individual acts of avoda zara.
Masechta Shabbos (Chanukah sugya)
Looking for the full transcript?
Full access is available to members of the TUF Alumni Association or the Yam Hagadol Foundation.
Already a member? Let the admin know!
What did Dovid mean when he reduced the 613 mitzvos to twelve principles? The Gemara reveals that mitzvos have two dimensions: fulfilling the obligation and achieving personal completion (hashlomah). Dovid identified twelve core principles that encapsulate the essential character development aspect of all mitzvos.
