Why do we light Chanukah candles in shul—if no one fulfills their obligation with that lighting?

A sincere question asked between Mincha and Maariv (from a Yid wearing a Chanukah kippah—so of course it had to be taken seriously 😉) opens the door to a powerful exploration of one of Chanukah’s fascinating halachos.

In this 13-minute Torah class, we walk through the classic sources in Shulchan Aruch, Rema, and Mishnah Berurah, explaining why there is a minhag to light in shul for pirsumei nisa.

But then we go deeper.

Through a penetrating insight al derech penimiyus, and a striking passage from Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch, written during the rise of the Enlightenment, we uncover the essence of Chanukah itself: the light of Torah cannot remain confined to the beis knesses—it must be carried into our homes, our tables, and our everyday lives.

Chanukah is not just about inspiration.
It’s about transformation.

“Shivti b’veis Hashem kol yemei…” — not only in shul, but all my days, wherever I am.

This shiur is for anyone seeking to understand how the neiros of Chanukah are meant to illuminate far beyond the menorah.

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In this week’s shiur, we explore one of the most electrifying themes in Torah: the power of yearning.

From Yaakov Avinu’s inability to be comforted over Yosef, to Rebbe Nachman’s legendary teaching of “Never give up hope,” we uncover the spiritual DNA inside every Jew — the part of us that’s still a na’ar, still searching, still asking, still alive.

Yosef HaTzaddik is called a “na’ar” because he tapped into that inner childlike curiosity — the part of us that refuses to settle, that refuses to stop seeking Hashem. Deep down, Yaakov knew Yosef was alive, because deep down we all know:

🕯️ There is a spark inside us that never dies.
🕯️ A voice inside whispering, “Keep going… keep searching.”

We dive into mind-blowing gematrios, a powerful vortex of Chanukah wisdom, and the Bas Ayin’s teaching that Chanukah / Chinuch means we are always beginning again. Every day is a fresh start.

Most people ask: “So… what do you do?”

But the Torah teaches us to ask a different question: “Mah Tevakesh?” — What are you searching for?

Because those who search, says Dovid HaMelech, are the ones who taste true joy:
“Yismach lev mevakshei Hashem.”

You can know everything about Chanukah… and still ask: “What is Chanukah?”
That is the beauty of a Yid who keeps seeking.

If this shiur speaks to you, share it with someone who needs chizuk, hope, or a reminder that their spark is still burning.

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⏳ If you’re a seeker… this shiur is for you.

Let your heart open. Let the spark awaken. And never stop searching.

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