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Hanukkah: From Battleground to Festival of Lights
The Hebrew word Hanukkah means “dedication” and refers to the joyous eight-day celebration through which Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and “rededication” of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Hanukkah: A Miracle of Trust
The Hanukkah miracle is, at its essence, a miracle of the spirit, offering us an opportunity to open our hearts.