Lighting the Menorah

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1. "When You Kindle the Lamps"

   Rabbanit Sharon Rimon

   Why is the Menorah discussed on three different occasions in the Torah? What is the significance of the Menorah in the context of its appearance in Bemidbar? An analysis of the appearances of the Menorah and the oil throughout the Torah demonstrates that the lighting of the Menorah holds special significance, symbolic of the relationship between the nation of Israel and the Mishkan - a relationship that is expressed in the book of Bemidbar as well.

2. The Function of the Temple Menora

   Rabbi Moshe Taragin

    Chanuka candles may not be used during the time they are lit. This halakha (among others) indicates a halakhic association between the menora we light and the one lit in the Mikdash (whose oil is not to be used for non-hekdesh purposes). In light of this linkage, this article will analyze the menora of the Mikdash. What is the function of the menora, and what is its relationship with the Mikdash? What is the purpose of the Mikdash? What is the difference between an ideal menorah and a less-than-ideal one?

3. Historical Uniqueness and Daily Service

   Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein

   In order to better understand the nature of Chanuka, let us examine the original “Chanuka” – the dedication of the Mishkan in the desert. The chanukat ha-Mishkan entailed daily sacrifices as well as a public lighting of the menora by Aharon. Through a comparison of this event and the holiday of Chanuka, we emphasize what is special about both events – the significance not only of what we do, but how and why we do it. We learn of the significance of purity of intention, perfection of performance, and integrity of mind and spirit. This message has many other expressions in our world and in Tanakh, but on Chanuka, the focus is sharper. The message of quality is pure and distilled. Consequently, it is not only a historical event to be reenacted or victory to be celebrated, but the occasion for tahara, for kedusha, to raise the level, the performance and expectations of how we understand avodat Hashem.

4. Menorah and Oil Miracles in Tanakh

   Elisheva Brauner

5. “And You Shall Make a Menora of Pure Gold”

   Rabbi Gad Eldad

   The command concerning the menorah in Parshat Teruma seems to be out of place, and linguistically difficult. The command is addressed throughout in the second person singular, to Moshe, including the conclusion, which describes the purpose of the vessel – up to and including the making of the lamps. The instruction to light the lamps, however, is formulated in the third person (“he shall light…”). Through a close analysis of the text we can learn about the unique dual nature of the Kohen as both a servant of God and a representative of Bnei Yisrael. 

6. Rav Amital on God's Commandment and Message for Aharon

   Rabbi David Silverberg

7. Parshat Behaalotcha Part 1: The Menora and the Purification of the Levi’im

   Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 26 minutes

   This podcast begins the first section of Parshat Behaalotcha with the commandment to Aharon to light the menorah in the Mishkan. We then discuss the commandments to the Leviim and compare them with the commandments to a person afflicted with Tzaraat.

    

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