Chanukah Resources (Recordings and Articles)

Recorded sessions detailing the history of Chanukah

Articles on the history of Chanukah and its heroes

• Chanukah and the Struggle for the Jewish Soul

• Tightening the Hellenistic Screws, Part I

• Tightening the Hellenistic Screws, Part II

• This article explores what we mean by "Greek darkness." ("Yavan, zu choshech.")

• During the period of Chanukah there were good priests and bad ones. Read more here.

• Read about the sad end to the Hasmonean dynasty here.

• And about the harsh and painful role that King Herod played in that process by clicking here.

Articles linking Chanukah with education and leadership

• Chanukah... al pi darko (consecration / education according to his way)

• How to lead against all odds, just like Judah Maccabee

• Tips on how to occupy your soul with the message of Chanukah