The story and miracle of Chanuka is the story of Yidden’s Mesiras Nefesh, sacrificing even their Ruchniyus. This created the incredible miracle.

1) Translating the Alter Rebbe’s written responses, the Shliach in Vilna, 2) Released on 19 Kislev, 3) Reb Nota Nutkin’s apartment three hours worse than fifty three days, 4) 20 Kislev.

1) Visit of the Czar 2) Cross Examination and questions and answers, 3) Kidush Levana 4) Visit of the Ba’al Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezrirch.

The Arrest, he escapes returns, is taken. Shabbos on the side of the road.

The GR”A passes away, setting the stage for the arrest. Hirsh Ben Baruch, wrote Shavuos time 5558. The ‘Vulfer’.

Introduction to the Alter Rebbe’s arrest. The Vilner Gaon’s passing, Sukkos 5658. Hirsh Ben Baruch; the first arrest looked worse but the second one was in fact worse.

A picture of the Nsius of the Mitteler Rebbe

The story behind Rosh Chodesh Kislev