CHANUKAH SPECIAL - Jews That Are Surviving Edom's Decrees For Over 2000 Years

Rabbi Yaron Reuven discusses the significance of Hanukkah and explains that the holiday commemorates more than just the Maccabees' victory over the Greeks. He highlights the 22 decrees issued by the Greeks, which aimed to eradicate Jewish identity and faith. These decrees targeted Jewish practices like observing Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, and Brit Milah. Rabbi Reuven argues that the Greeks, driven by the philosophy of "eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die," sought to eliminate the concept of eternity and the Jewish belief in one God. He emphasizes that the Greek mentality, which embraced immorality and hedonism, was antithetical to the Jewish way of life, which values holiness and the sanctification of the body. The rabbi concludes that by understanding the depth of the decrees and their implications for Jewish life, we gain a deeper appreciation for Hanukkah and the ongoing struggle against assimilation and anti-Torah ideologies. Enjoyed our stories and teachings? Partner with us by DONATING @ www.BeEzratHaShem.org 0:00 Introduction 3:16 What happened during Chanukah? (Rambam) Secret in the name Chanukah 7:24 Brief information on what is done on Chanukah 8:58 Why do we celebrate Chanukah for eight days? And why do some rabbis say different things about Gehinom from Rabbi Reuven? 15:43 Have all the Greek decrees against the Jews been nullified? Do we know why we are celebrating Chanukah? 28:18 Why could the Greeks not coexist with the Jews? The Greeks made many decrees against the Jews, but why do the Sages highlight three in particular? 33:47 The Greek mentality vs the Jewish mentality. And evidence of the uniqueness of the Jewish people 42:35 Shocking story where someone preferred to blow up the Western Wall than keep Shabbat 45:24 First Greek decree: against observance of Shabbat. Torah secrets and insights about Shabbat 56:35 Second Greek decree: against observance of Rosh Chodesh. 58:18 Third Greek Decree: against circumcision. What is the meaning behind circumcision? 1:02:43 What if the baby has a certain level of jaundice? 1:04:45 What is the meaning behind circumcision? (MUST WATCH, continued) 1:11:30 What can help bring the Mashiach? (Rav Yagen) 1:13:24 Why is the circumcision done on the eighth day? (Rav Yagen) 1:14:37 How do I turn my past sins into mitzvot? Shocking story about how millions had to be given to the Church 1:22:38 The Greeks didn’t want to accept the truth, so they wanted to change the truth 1:23:24 Fourth Greek decree on Jews to make a public declaration they don’t believe in G-d 1:25:12 Fifth Decree against saying G-d’s name and things referring to HaShem. Evil Greek strategy to make Jews leave the Torah 1:30:33 Sixth decree: every virgin that wants to get married has to have intimate relations with the Greeks first. Incredible story about a Jewish heroine 1:40:37 How one of our brothers betrayed the Jewish people during Chanukah 1:44:34 Forbidden to teach gentiles specific law 1:46:18 Seventh Greek decree against mikveh 1:52:15 Eighth decree: prohibition to give a ketubah 1:57:46 Necessary Self assessment: Are you a Jew or a Greek? 2:34:41 What should you do during Chanukah? #chanukah #edom #hanukkah #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #Jews #JewishCommunity #KIRUV