Venue: Young Israel of Forest Hills Young Israel of Forest Hills

Machshava:

Chanukah 

Collections: Rabbi Schachter: Chanuka

Description

Shiur based on the Rambam in Mishne Torah. Was the Chashmonai kingdom propper? How many years did the second temple stand? Can the third temple be rebuilt without a command from a prophet? When did the chashmonaim light for the first time: 25 or 26 Kesleiv? When was it instituted to light candles? Aspect of simcha on Chanukah. Are all three blessings recited prior to lighting? What is the nature of the mehadrin? What is permited during bein Hashamoshos? When and if Hallel is biblical? The difference between Jewish history and secular history.