Category: All Teachings
Light Dawns in the Temple at Chanukkah
The traditional story of Chanukkah (Feast of Dedication) comes from First and Second Maccabees—part of the Jewish apocryphal books. The day for its observance, Kislev 25 (ninth month), was likely chosen based on temple...
Levite and the Concubine: Session 1 only
This in an in-depth look at a very unique midrashic story in the Book of Judges. After a discussion on the history and geography of the Tabernacle in Shiloh, where the Levite resides, the...
Sukkot: Water Drawing
Although the water drawing ceremony is not specifically mentioned in the Bible, it developed into a unique and rich celebration by the time of the Second Temple Period. Allusions to this ceremony can be...