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Torah, when we were commanded to observe the mitzvot. This is why the
miracle of Chanukah is greater, in a certain aspect, than the miracles of
the other festivals.

Yaakov and his sons descended to Egypt in order to pave the way for our
nation to be able to survive in the immoral atmosphere of that country.
Yosef, who had learned Torah from Yaakov, went down first in order to
make spiritual preparations for the rest of the family.

Eisav went to Seir, to submerge himself in worldly matters, while Yaakov
built temporary booths for his family, indicating that life in this world is
not permanent.
Am Yisrael’s power is in prayer. This is how we connect to our Creator
and survive in this world.