Hanukkah Revisited
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–[ < 1 MIN READ]We are told one principal story of origin from the Book of Maccabees, that the Greeks defiled the Temple yet the Greeks do not record such in their history. The story relies on Maccabees almost exclusively though picked up by Josephus, a Hasmonean or Maccabee, and other historians. What about the Temple Priests who were
–[ 4 MIN READ]by Stew Piddasol It is not my place to tell anyone what to do, just some thoughts on why we steer clear of this tradition. I’m not going to debate the issue, simply offer some reasons why we don’t. Many have suggested that the first Hanukkah may have been a belated celebration of Sukkot (8
–[ 9 MIN READ]Chanukah: Some Disturbing Things You May not Know Chanukah- I would like to share some facts with you that you may not be aware of and need to know in order to make the fully informed decision of whether or not you and your family should celebrate it. 1) The rabbinic blessing for lighting the