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Hanukkah’s Historic Connections

Hanukkah’s Historic Connections
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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS | JEWISH TRADITIONS

Hanukkah, which takes place in November or December, commemorates the re-dedication of the temple in Jerusalem after its desecration in the Maccabean Revolt.

This symbolized the resilience and triumph of the Jewish people in deeply challenging circumstances. A prominent aspect of the tradition’s narrative is the miracle of how a small amount of oil intended to last just one night somehow sustained a menorah’s flame for eight days.

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