How should candles be lit on Chanukah according to Halacha (Jewish law)? What adjustments to standard halachic procedures should be made for IDF soldiers? In this unit we will read an article from Ma’ariv concerning accommodations made for IDF soldiers during Chanukah. By reading and studying the article and relevant Jewish texts, we will discover key halachic concepts that are considered when rendering Jewish law and learn about the role of the military rabbinate.
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In hevruta pairs, study the Sefaria Chanukah Candle lighting in the IDF source sheet.
Make a booklet for IDF soldiers explaining the laws of candle lighting and providing the blessings and songs for a Chanukah celebration.
How should candles be lit on Chanukah according to Halacha (Jewish law)? What adjustments to standard halachic procedures should be made for IDF soldiers? In this unit we will read an article from Ma’ariv concerning accommodations made for IDF soldiers during Chanukah. By reading and studying the article and relevant Jewish texts, we will discover key halachic concepts that are considered when rendering Jewish law and learn about the role of the military rabbinate.
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