What if the deepest miracles of Chanukah aren’t revealed in fire, but in freedom?
In this shiur full of heart, music, memory, and truth, Rav Shlomo Katz takes us into the light of Chanukah, the soul of Shabbos, and the cry of the Jew who just wants to break free. We journey from ancient Greek philosophy to modern academia, from Rabbi Mordechai Singer z”l in Vietnam to the cries of tzaddikim by the candles.
At the center is a single plea: “Please, Hashem… unshackle me.”
In this Shiur:
Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, we learned about the world of possibility and opportunity that Shabbos Chanukah offers.
Based on a teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, we see how the nature of oil teaches us how to be a true lamplighter in the world.
Based on a piece from Reb Tzadok Hakohen of Lublin, we discover what becomes so crystal clear to us on Zos Chanukah.
What happens when even the holiest war leaves you broken?
Rav Shlomo Katz opens a window into the soul of Matisyahu and his sons — not at the moment of military triumph, but as they stood in the newly reclaimed Beit HaMikdash, weeping. Two of their children had died in the war. And now, at the peak of victory, they turned to Heaven with a trembling plea:
“Hashem, please show us it wasn’t for nothing.”
This shiur is for anyone who’s ever made a bold move, sacrificed for truth, fought for holiness — and then, when the dust settled, wondered: Was it worth it?
Why do Chassidim wish each other "gmar chasima tova" during the holiday of Chanukah?
When it comes to Chanukah, everyone speaks about the Ohr Haganuz, the concealed light. What is the hidden light? R' Tzadok takes us on a journey like only he can.
What if the deepest answers to your child’s future are already shining from their smile?
Rav Shlomo Katz invites us into a raw, real, and radiant journey through parenting, faith, and the meaning of light. Using the song “HaYeledim HaEilu” by Chanan Ben Ari as a living text, Rav Shlomo explores how the mitzvah of Neirot Chanukah — lights that we’re not allowed to use, only to look at — teaches us how to see our children.
If you’ve ever wondered: “Am I enough for my child?”, this episode will answer: If Hashem gave them to you, He believes in you — now believe in yourself.
In this Shiur:
Becoming Normal with the Simcha of Chanukah.
Woodmere, NY
Erev Chanukah
December, 2022
Based on the teachings of R' Ya'akov Meir Shechter
December, 2016
Efrat, Israel
Can I stop feeling guilty if the miracles that took place to the Chashmona'im don't light up my soul, and bring out the greatest feelings of thanks and gratitude?
Based on the Chernobler Rebbe and Rav Raz Hartman, we learned the depths of the second bracha we say on the candles.
Likutei Moharan Tinyana 2 - ימי חנוכה הם ימי הודאה
An in-depth learning of the second teaching from the second volume of Likutei Moharan, where Rebbe Nachman takes on a journey through the days of Chanukah to delight in the world, to learning halacha, to the flow of blood, to childbirth, and much more.
Based on the teachings of Reb Itche Meier Morgenstern, we learned how one approaches the moment of lighting the candles, which is essentially the moment we are able to light up our neshamas.
chanuka, chanukah, shlomo katz, chassidus, baal shem tov, shirat david, efrat
Based on the teachings of Reb Itche Meier Morgenstern, we learned the inner depths of what lies beneath the light of the menora.
bayam darkecha, shlomo katz, shirat david, efrat, channuka, hanuka
Likutei Moharan Tinyana 2 - ימי חנוכה הם ימי הודאה
An in depth learning of the second teaching from the second volume of Likutei Moharan, where Rebbe Nachman takes on a journey through the days of Channuka to delight in the world, to learning halacha, to the flow of blood, to childbirth and much more.
chanuka, rebbe nachman, likutei moharan, shlomo katz, shirat david, efrat, chassdidus, chassidut
The incredible opportunity of the type of rest which Shabbos Channuka brings to the world, our homes and our minds.
shabbos, channukah, candles, Light, lubavich, rebbe, shlomo katz, efrat, shirat david
3 minutes on one of the fundamental principles of Chassidut - to be a walking Chanukiya
A nine-minute breathing/musical meditation, ushering in the light available during Chanukah.
chanukah, meditation, breath, shlomo katz, menora, candle, torah
How do I make sure I take Chanukah with me once it's over?
chanuka, rav biderman, shlomo katz, efrat, torah, israel, holiday, light, shirat david
an in-depth understanding of the Al Hanisim prayer