Forbidden Circumcisions of Soviet Russia

A rabbi is kidnapped and blindfolded by Soviet officials to secretly perform forbidden Jewish circumcisions in this shocking true story. Watch next: Introduction - 00:00 The Myth of Chanukah as a Minor Holiday - 1:01 The Meaning and Significance of the Name Chanukah - 2:25 The Lighting of the Menorah in the Temple - 2:59 Celebrating the Day After the Military Victory - 4:30 Banning of Circumcision and Other Key Jewish Practices - 5:31 The Light Created on the First Day - 6:16 The True Meaning of Chanukah - 8:11 The Name Chanukah - 9:16 The Two Miracles of Chanukah - 10:17 Why the Oil Was Not Used - 13:18 How and Where to Light the Menorah - 14:01 The Mezuzah and Menorah Protect From Negative Influences - 21:24 Finding One Pure Cruise of Oil - 23:27 Not Compromising Relationships or Holiness - 24:55 Banning Key Jewish Practices - 28:02 Circumcisions Performed in Secret - 31:34 Transcending Nature and Rationality - 32:49 Determining Roscoe and the Calendar - 33:30 The Importance of Asking Questions - 34:26 The Famous Question About Hanukkah - 36:12 Some Answers to the Question - 37:17 Increasing Light and Holiness - 40:24 The Messianic Age the School of Shammai - 43:26 How to Light the Menorah - 44:42 Story of Rabbi Kidnapped to Perform Circumcisions - 45:11