Shabbat of Light

ב"ה שבת חנוכה

“With God’s help — Shabbat of Ḥanukkah.”

This opening line marks the Sefat Emet’s entry for the Shabbat of Ḥanukkah, invoking divine assistance before beginning the teaching. It signals that the reflections to follow are rooted in the spiritual atmosphere unique to the intersection of Shabbat and Ḥanukkah.

Summary: The Sefat Emet situates his teaching within the sanctity of Shabbat Ḥanukkah, framing the discourse as emerging under divine aid.