R. Isaac Judah Trunk of Kutno (1879-1939), in his work Hasdei Avot #17, proffers a fascinating theory in relation to the genesis of the lighting of Chanukah candles. He begins by noting that in the famous Talmudic discussion about the origin of Chanukah the section concludes with the statement that the next year they established it as a holiday “with Hallel and Thanksgiving” without any mention of the institution of the lighting of candles in each and every home.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Happy Hanukah to all the parents, students, teachers and staff!
R. Isaac Judah Trunk of Kutno (1879-1939), in his work Hasdei Avot #17, proffers a fascinating theory in relation to the genesis of the lighting of Chanukah candles. He begins by noting that in the famous Talmudic discussion about the origin of Chanukah the section concludes with the statement that the next year they established it as a holiday “with Hallel and Thanksgiving” without any mention of the institution of the lighting of candles in each and every home.
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