As we lead up to Chanukah, we will study a piece from Tractate Shabbat dealing with the history and laws of Chanukah. We will learn the basics of what the Talmud is, key concepts and terms, and begin to enter into the world of Talmudic thinking, all while learning some practical applications to our modern day Jewish practice.

A native of Toronto, Rabbi David Wallach currently serves as the Assistant Director of Judaic Studies at Herzliah High School, where he also teaches. When not at Herzliah, David gives classes at Kollel Torah Mitzion, and has directed local day camps. David holds a bachelors and masters of Jewish Education, as well as Semicha (ordination) from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. In his spare time, David can be found in the kitchen, where he loves to cook! David and his wife Erin, are parents to Eliana, Shirel, and their dog Lucy.