Lilmod U'Lelamed
Join us as we honor the legacy of Torah study in the merit of Sandy Vogel z"l with an evening of lively Beit midrash-style learning. Topic: How Did Chanukah Become a Jewish Holiday? Chanukah is the only holiday that commemorates an event which most Jews did not personally witness. How then was it established as a holiday to be observed by all Jews? This lecture will explore the earliest Jewish sources which mention Chanukah: letters written by Jews in the Land of Israel to Jews living in Egypt, asking them to observe the holiday. These and other ancient letters clarify how Chanukah became a holiday widely observed by all Jews - and in the process a flashpoint of debate regarding the meaning of the diaspora. Speaker: Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich Bio: Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich is the Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Publication Society and Visiting Professor at Yeshiva University's Revel Graduate School for Jewish Studies. She speaks regularly to audiences across North America and beyond on topics related to the Hebrew Bible, Jewish history, and contemporary Jewish-Christian Relations.
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Add to Calendar 12/10/2025 07:00 PM America/New_York Lilmod U'Lelamed Beth Tfiloh
Beth Tfiloh Congregation
Celebrating the Joy of Judaism. Embracing all Jews.
One of the leading Modern Orthodox synagogues in America, with a diverse membership, and an extensive offering of religious services, classes and year-round Jewish programming for all ages.
One of the leading Modern Orthodox synagogues in America, with a diverse membership, and an extensive offering of religious services, classes and year-round Jewish programming for all ages.
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