“It is forbidden to light with an old candle” – Chanukkah and the Oral Torah

December 28, 2016

“It is forbidden to light with an old candle” – Chanukkah and the Oral Torah

Miriam Gedwiser

Miriam Gedwiser

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Miriam Gedwiser is the Rosh Kollel of the Drisha Summer Kollel and teaches Talmud and Tanakh at the Ramaz Upper School. She has a B.A. in the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science and Medicine from the University of Chicago and a J.D. from N.Y.U. School of Law. Miriam studied at Midreshet Lindenbaum and in the Drisha Scholar’s circle. She previously practiced commercial litigation at a large law firm and clerked for the Hon. Debra Freeman, U.S.M.J., in Manhattan. Miriam serves as a guest lecturer at synagogues and programs around the Northeast, and has written on topics of Jewish and Torah interest for The Lehrhaus, The Forward, the Center for Modern Torah Leadership blog, and Project 929. Miriam lives Teaneck, New Jersey with her family.

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Chanukkah 5777:
What does it mean for Chanukkah to be the only major holiday invented in the post-biblical era? Through hassidic sources, we will explore Chanukkah’s message regarding novelty and creativity in our Torah and in our lives.

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