Why Are So Many Jews Rich? (with R' Daniel Lapin)
Kosher Money
The Preoccupation with Money in Hainuka Holiday
The holiday of Hainuka has a strange obsession with money, according to Gomoros. Even learning Torah is not allowed with Hainuka candles, only counting money. This perpetuates a negative Jewish stereotype. Hainuka is all about counting, which is why children receive Hainuka gelt money. Our benefit from Hain is found at the table. Accepting charity is referred to as Matsappel Shulkhan Havelo.
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