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Friday, September 25, 2009

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

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