Rabbi Trugman - Ohr Chadash

The miracles of Chanukah took place during the darkest time of the year with the longest nights. This interview discusses one of the lessons of Chanukah: never lose hope, great light could come out of the darkest times.

Every month in the Jewish calendar has its unique spiritual qualities. In this class we discuss the special qualities of the month of Kislev and specifically the days of Chanukah.

The spiritual lessons manifest in Chanukah are found throughout 3700 years of Jewish history. In this class we study a few examples of these lessons.

This audio is a recording of a Chanukah gathering that includes teachings, stories and music relating to Chanukah.

This audio is a recording of an informal Chanukah gathering that includes teachings, stories and music relating to Chanukah.

Light and darkness were created on the first day of creation. Therefore, throughout Jewish tradition there are many references to the interconnection between light and darkness. In this class we delve into the relationship between them and their connection to the holiday of Chanukah.

Chanukah is referred to as the "Holiday of Lights." This class explores light from many different perspectives, including science and Kabbalah.

Sitting by the Chanukah lights is considered one of the most conducive times for meditation. This class explores the mystical nature of light and various meditations on the lights of Chanukah.

Every month in the Jewish calendar has a host of associations that are the keys to understanding the unique spiritual energy of each month. In this class we explore many of the associations relating to the month of Cheshvan.

From Rosh Hashanah through Simchat Torah there are 22 days, the same number of Hebrew letters. This all inclusive cycle is the seed of the year from which everything grows. By understanding the secrets of time we can get the most out of these 22 days. We also explore how to relate to these Holy Days through the five levels of the soul.