HISTORY
During what period was the poem "Ma'oz Tzur" composed? The stanzas' initials spell the name "Mordechai [Chazak];" can we guess as to his identity?
1. Members' lecture for Chanukah 5777 from 0:00 til 9:30, by Rabbi Mordecai Kornfeld
1ST STANZA
In what sense will the future Redemption be a "completion" of the initial Chanukas ha'Mizbe'ach in the times of Moshe?
4TH STANZA
Why were only "Rov" (most) of Haman's children executed; what became of the rest?
5TH STANZA
What event do the words "u'Faretzu Chomos Migdalai" refer to? How many breaches were there, and what is the significance of that number?
How were the Chashmonaim themselves comparable to olive oil?
1. Parasha-Page for Jewish Holidays 5757 section VI, 3
2. Members' lecture for Chanukah 5764 from 25:15, by Rabbi Mordecai Kornfeld
3. Members' lecture for Chanukah 5768 from 30:00, by Rabbi Mordecai Kornfeld
Why are the Jews who lived at the time of the Chanukah miracle referred to as "Shoshanim", roses? Why is the term "Kankanim" selected by the Paytan? What is the deeper meaning of this term, according to the Arizal?
1. Members' lecture for Chanukah 5777 from 18:20, by Rabbi Mordecai Kornfeld
2. Marei Mekomos for Members' lecture on Chanukah 5777 section 12, and on
What is the significance of the number eight?
1. Agadah Elucidations for Shabbos 21:4:a:5
2. Lecture for Chanukah 5767 from 34:50, by Rabbi Yehoshua Hartman
Was Chanukah ever observed for nine days?
1. Discussion for Sukah 44:1, second reply part 6
6TH STANZA
The final stanza, beginning "Chasof Zero'a Kodshecha," is not printed in the earlier Siddurim. What nevertheless indicates that it was part of the original composition?
1. Members' lecture for Chanukah 5777 from 1:40 til 4:20, by Rabbi Mordecai Kornfeld
2. Members' lecture for Chanukah 5777 from 8:50 til 9:30, by Rabbi Mordecai Kornfeld
3. Marei Mekomos for Members' lecture on Chanukah 5777 section 3
