Why is Chanukah called a 'Yom Tov'? How is the Menorah connected to Gratitude? What is true gratitude anyway? Should I eat fancy meals on Chanukah? Elaborately talking about the concept of 'Beautifying Mitzvos'. The hidden depth and reasoning behind the height and placement of the Menorah, and a conclusion on everyday miracles.

Discussing an oft-quoted phrase of 'External Wisdom' (aka "Chochma Chitzonios") : What it means, why it falls short, how to avoid, and its eternal rebuke that Chanukah delivers...How it manifests in terms of secular studies for a passionate Jew...Brings to light a key message of a call for authenticity in the face of superficiality, and a Torah perspective on the benefits of music and art. Concludes with a Kabbalstic connection of the sefira of 'Hod' and it's connection to Chanukah.

Principle of Compromise or compromising on your Principles- Why was the 8 night oil miracle even a thing? As well as a thought on Human vs. Beast vs. Nature. Lastly a struggle in Boldness- My Tribe of Levi rising up! Would you define yourself as 'bold'?

A non-Jew writes a NY Times article about discarding Chanukah. I attempt to uncover the core issue that this reveals. Plus it brings to light a new understanding on the "horn of the ox". What is the Jewish approach to war? What would be the Torah's definition of 'victory'? A delve into Materialism vs. Minimalism, and the behavior of Yaakov in this regard with his return for some mini-containers. Finally, a mystical portending of the Chankuah clashed laid out in the struggle of the brothers Yafes and Shem, and in the colossal war between Avraham and Kordala'omer.

2 types of Darkness, Homefield Exile, The Ox Horn, The 8th Light, Rising through personal challenges.