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In this gripping shiur, Rabbi Dunner delves into the dramatic story of Chanukah. Drawing from Maccabees I and II, Josephus, and the Talmud, he unpacks the Jewish rebellion against Antiochus IV, the Maccabees’ daring victories, and the miracle of the oil that defied logic. With insights into faith, resilience, and identity, Rabbi Dunner reveals why Chazal shifted the focus from swords to light—and what Chanukah teaches us about survival and hope today.