A. No, sorry about that. The only exception is the Fast of Esther (some say Tzom Gedalia, too) for which they do get a pass. Mazal Tov!…
A. Sholom Aleichem was a pen-name for Sholom Rabinowitz (1859-1916), the traditional greeting long predates the celebrated Yiddish author.…
A. Guilty as charged, I trust the Talmud. Besides, omission alone is not proof enough against, especially considering the argument and ideological struggle of which miracle warrants more emphasis, the oil (s...
A. Mushky Galperin (now Bendet) helped me with the reason for the Chabad custom being different. “Shel” is Hebrew for “of”. When it comes to Shabbat candles, it is Shabbat that is the...
A. The Menorah is all about illuminating the darkness. On Friday, though, we have to light the Menorah earlier than usual, before Shabbos Candle-Lighting time. So it’s best to light candles (or oil) wi...
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Q. Why do Jews greet each other using “Sholom Aleichem” – the name of a Yiddish author?
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Q. You take the Talmud’s word for the Oil-Miracle even with no mention of it in the Book of the Maccabees?
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Q. Rabbi, why don’t you say the word “Shel” in the Chanukah blessing as many of us do?
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Q. I read online that on Friday of Chanukah you need to use thicker candles than usual. Why?
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