The events of the story of
Chanukah are well-known: the heroic revolt against Greek oppression, the
stunning victory on the battlefield, and the jar of oil which contained only
enough to last for one day but miraculously burned for eight. Still, a basic question
arises: Jewish history is full of miracles. Few of them become holidays. Why
Chanukah?
To become part of the Jewish
calendar, a holiday needs to contain core messages of ongoing relevance
regarding our national identity and national destiny. Chanukah: Capturing
the Light is dedicated to uncovering those messages. Drawing on a vast
array of classic and contemporary sources, renowned teacher and bestselling
author Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein presents a deep and profound understanding of
Chanukah, inspiring the reader to allow its light to illuminate the eight days
of the festival — and the entire year.
You can find this book on the shelves of our Beit Midrash
library, but don’t be surprised if you can’t: it is likely to be extensively borrowed in the
lead-up to Chanukah.
