Shabbat Chanukah Reflection
Vayeshev · תרל"ח (1877) · Essay 1
Shabbat · Chanukah · Holiness · Light
ב"ה לשבת חנוכה
“With God’s help, for Shabbat of Chanukah.”
This introductory line marks that the teaching was delivered for the Shabbat of Chanukah, signaling that the Sefat Emet will connect the weekly Torah portion with the spiritual themes of the festival.
Summary: The Sefat Emet frames the teaching within the unique spiritual atmosphere of Shabbat Chanukah.