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The Rambam's view on Chanuka.

The Rambam contends that on Chanuka we celebrate both the miracle of finding the oil as well as the war. He therefore holds that Chanuka (like Purim) requires a feast. A Note from Y.D.: Your shiur on the Rambam’s view on Chanuka–You mentioned that you don’t know where the Rambam gets the idea of the...

Posted: Jan 21, 2018 Jun 20, 2020

Chanuka, the Gemara and the Rambam (Class One of Two)

Chanuka, the Gemara and the Rambam, Class One.

Posted: Jan 07, 2021 Jun 20, 2020

Chanuka, the Gemara and the Rambam (Class Two of Two)

Chanuka, the Gemara and the Rambam (Class Two of Two)

Posted: Dec 01, 2021 Jun 20, 2020

Two points: 1) Chanuka- the war or the oil? 2) HaNeiros Halulu (Yeshiva Achei Temimim, 5782/ 2021)

Two points: 1) Chanuka- the war or the oil? 2) HaNeiros Halulu (Yeshiva Achei Temimim, 5782/ 2021)The RaMbaM learns Chanuka from the ViAl HaNissim, and therefore includes the miracle of the war in his Yom Tov.The question of it having a connection to DeOraisa because it’s from the Siddur.As apposed to those who follow the...

Posted: Dec 02, 2021 Jun 20, 2020