Chanukah: Its History, Observance, And Significance Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz

Chanukah: Its History, Observance, And Significance Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz

• Includes a comprehensive history of the period; Chanah and her seven sons; the story of theKohen Gadol's daughter; and the complete candle-lighting service.

Table of Contents

• Approbation
• Preface

An Overview / Light Banishes Darkness

• I. The Oil's Lesson
• II. The Second Temple
• III. Greece is Darkness
• IV. Understanding Chanukah

Background

• A History of the Chanukah Period
• Chanah and her Seven Sons
• The Daughter of the Kohen Gadol
• The Dating of Chanukah
• Duration of the Hasmonean Monarchy
• Table of Important Events
• Insights

Observance

• The Laws
• The Ritual

Large Silver and Pewter Menorah

Very Large Classic Menorah
oil or candle
21 1/2" Height









also see: Menorahs, Menorahs