Crash Course on Chanukah
A fascinating overview of the history and meaning of the holiday.
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Published: December 12, 2011

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Visitor Comments: 31

(22) rosemary goldhar, December 23, 2011 4:40 AM

fantastic so informative even at my OLD age

you are so easy to listen to . I have loved all the 5 minute lectures and look forward to the m all the time. What a Mitzvah you are doing in sharing your SOUL ad LOVE of learning.

(21) Anonymous, December 21, 2011 4:32 PM

EXCELLENT

The Crash Courses by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar are all so well done. He has done it again with his Crash Course on Chanukah. Who needs years of a conservative Sunday School when you can learn more in 5 minutes from The Goldhar School. Well Done.

(20) Michal Leah Goss, December 20, 2011 4:58 PM

Rabbi Goldhar you are the best. Your Chanukah video was just fabulous. I will pass it on to my grandchildren

(19) angella, December 19, 2011 12:18 PM

One God - how can this idea be reconciled with democracy?

The Greek man asking a Jew to sacrifice a pig on a former altar was clearly a hostile provocation. But how does the idea of one God improve international relations? It seems to me that wars are all started by the idea that only one person or set of rules applies, mine. Democracy seems to met to fit the multiple Gods idea much better.

Avraham Goldhar, December 20, 2011 3:08 PM

It's God that taught the world He wants us to achieve universal peace

Dear Angela, That's what was at stake in the battle of Chanukah. If the Greeks had been successful, the world would have remained pagan and nations would forever have clashed and killed in the chaos. The Torah introduced a higher vision and destiny for Mankind under One God. That's why the UN, Jew hating institution that it is, can't help but use our teaching to profess that "one day nation will not lift sword against nation and learn war anymore." Happy Chanukah. Avraham Goldhar

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Rabbi Avraham Goldhar

Rabbi Avraham Goldhar has amazed audiences around the world with his ability to break down and simplify complex subject matter. He is the founder of the Goldhar School, home of the Fastest Jewish Education on Earth. He trains students, teachers and professionals in his breakthrough methods to help them achieve greater academic success. For more information, visit goldharschool.com.

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