The Full Hanukkah Story - The Fight Against Hamas and Anti Semitism.

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Published Dec 6, 2023

The story of Hanukkah is not explicitly described in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), but rather in historical texts like the Books of Maccabees. Hanukkah commemorates the events that took place in the second century BCE when the Seleucid King Antiochus IV attempted to suppress the practice of Judaism in Judea.

The story begins with Antiochus' decree banning Jewish rituals, desecration of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, and the imposition of Hellenistic practices. In response, a group of Jewish rebels known as the Maccabees, led by Judah Maccabee, fought against the Seleucid forces in a revolt that eventually succeeded.

The highlight of the Hanukkah story is the rededication of the Holy Temple. When the Maccabees reclaimed the Temple, they found only enough oil to light the menorah (a seven-branched candelabrum) for one day. Miraculously, the oil lasted for eight days, allowing them to purify and rededicate the Temple. This miracle is commemorated by the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah over eight nights.

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrates the triumph of religious freedom and the survival of Jewish identity. The story underscores the importance of perseverance, faith, and the miraculous nature of the oil that symbolizes divine intervention.