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Miracle of the Maccabees

The Chanukah Story


This action-filled radio play portrays the miracle of Chanuka as a victory of Jewish spirit over the forces of assimilation.

26 Comments Posted
Reader Comments
Posted: Dec 15, 2005
It was really amazing!!!! I really love it!!! I will try to bring it to my classroom, for our Chanuka party.... It is so dramatic, and so alive...
Posted By Ryvka

Posted: Jan 8, 2006
Chanukah
Our family listened again tonight, several days after Dedication, and we all ate latkes, (with LOTS of sour cream!)
May G-d be gracious to Jerusalen and grant His peace to Israel forever!!
Posted By David & Angela, Barnesville, Georgia

Posted: Dec 15, 2006
Thank you
I used this recording, along with some of the music recordings, to help teach my class about the story of Chanukah. It was entertaining and educational.
Thank you.
Posted By Mary Beth Mersch, Skokie, Il/USA

Posted: Dec 17, 2006
Miracle of the Macabees so inspiring!
I was so blessed listening to this story today. What an awesome testimony to the glory and power of our wonderful and loving God.
Thank you so very much for making this available and sharing the story of such wonderful faith and strength.
Posted By Linda R., Valley Center, KS/USA
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Posted: Dec 17, 2006
Maccabees
I enjoyed listening to history of the Maccabees, and the Victory. My heart was so stirred for the season.
Posted By Terrell James, Denver, CO USA
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Posted: Dec 18, 2006
Thanks!
A BIG thank you to Chabad and the JEM, I love this inspirational stuff-AND its for FREE!! Please keep up the Great Work.
Posted By Stew, Netherlands

Posted: Dec 19, 2006
hello
My name is Riza, i am interested and amazed to the page designed and made in celebration of hanukkah. this is a very special day and a moment especially when we are at a new century of millenium. hanukkah in the twenty first century is special and has a ritual meaning. I am delighted to see this kind of outstanding layout of page, a special day of memory and celebration.
I thank you,
Posted By riza akgoz, london, uk

Posted: Dec 19, 2006
Identity
The beautiful telling of the story of Chanukah makes my Tshuva all the more beautiful. Thank YOU,
Posted By Aaron, Cliffside Park, NJ

Posted: Dec 21, 2006
ENLIGHTENMENT
Its amazing to hear that of the tyranny and brutalism of the past. I am Jewish but many of these historical accounts are new to me. I found this information educational and enlightening.
Posted By GEOFFREY DAVID, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Posted: Nov 9, 2007
My name is C.T. as a born again believer this will be the first year, that I will be celebrating Chanukah in the truth and the miraculous blessing of this holiday season where a Sovereign God released a miracle to His people. I give praise to the God of Israel for HIs countless blessings and protection to His covenant people.
Posted By Anonymous, newark, usa

Posted: Nov 18, 2007
Miracle of Maccabees
I loved hearing the story of the Maccabees it was so much easier then trying to read it. Thanks for providing such an interesting story. I loved it. I am not a Jew but my family celebrate chanukkah as Christmas is so self indulgent whereas this is very spiritual.
Posted By Melissa Petersen, Hastings, NZ

Posted: Nov 25, 2007
I am Jewish, but was raised christian. I know I am a chosen vessel . I am , for the first time, observing Channukah. I wish I could meet more seasoned Jewish people.
Posted By lynne, orem, ut

Posted: Nov 29, 2007
Lynne,Orem
Lynne could we hear your story?
Posted By Anonymous

Posted: Dec 8, 2007
Jow of understanding
This is a great way to learn.
Posted By Bill Henry, Greenville, SC

Posted: Dec 11, 2007
A wonderful presantation;
As a long time fan of 'Old-Time Radio' Broadcasts, I found your rendition of the story of the Maccabees thoroughly enjoyable and well in keeping with quality productions. I look forward to hearing more of the same in the future.
Posted By Ken, coquille, Oregon

Posted: Dec 12, 2007
THE MIRACLES CONTINUE
Thank you,my family are from Russia, Rumania, I was never adopted by the people that raised me. I was raised Christian. Went to Bible college. I met my Jewish family at 15. A few years ago I began feeling a pull towards my roots. I have continued to learn at a slow pace. I really would like to have a Jewish friend. Our family just observed our first Chanukah together. We had a wonderful time. We will continue to do so. I hung my mezuzah before Chanukah. I really need help with the daily observances. I am stumbling, but I know my G-od will help me, as he always has. He has performed miracle, after miracle through my life. Too many to name. Thank you,
Posted By Lynne Eutsler, OREM, UT

Posted: Feb 14, 2008
Maccabees
Looked up my birthday & a miracle on that date was the Miracle G-d performed for the Maccabees at Channukah Praise His Name in all the earth!
Posted By Charles & Jacqueline Brunger, Cirencester, UK

Posted: Dec 13, 2008
excellent presentation
Though I am a Christian, I find the story of the Maccabees inspiring, and the tradition of Hanukkah a delight to enjoy with so many of my Jewish friends. It is a tradition, and an observance, which speaks deeply to all of us in our desire to worship G-d.
Posted By wayne, chesapeake, va/usa

Posted: Dec 17, 2008
To Lynne Eutsler
You obviously are online with Chabad, and you can see if there is a Chabad center anywhere near you. But if you stay online, you will get so much information and so much learning. The Chabad.Org website is amazing and even with my Chabad center near me, so that I can attend classes and services, I still get so much from this website. There must be some Jews in Utah who you could connect with. Keep trying; I know you'll find a friend, or a Chabad center. The Chabad centers are amazing and will provide you with so much spiritual guidance and acceptance. Be well. Happy Chanukah.
Posted By Jan, Oxnard, CA

Posted: Dec 22, 2008
thanks
I am a Catholic and I appreciated the story to explain the Channukah miracle. Peace and light to all. Thanks
Posted By Mark Fitzgerald, Charlotte, NC

Posted: Dec 23, 2008
Hear the story
Great .
Posted By Anonymous

Posted: Dec 23, 2008
Miracle of the Maccabees
Really enjoyed the audio. Is there a way to copy or dowload the adio? I would like to play it during Hanukah and my computer is not near where we do our celebration.
Posted By Bruce

Posted: Dec 23, 2008
A great presentation!
I was born on Chanukah and it's my favorite holiday. Wonderful! thanks for this!

Happy Chanukah to all!
Posted By Saul, NY, U.S.A

Posted: Dec 24, 2008
re: downloading audio
Thank you! This selection cannot be downloaded due to copyright concerns, however you can purchase the tape at this link.
Posted By Chani Benjaminson, chabad.org

Posted: Dec 25, 2008
2nd Chanukah to Jan in Oxnard
thank you Jan for the reassurance that I will find someone in Utah. It is difficult here at best. We are now celebrating our second chanukuh, and what a wonderful time we are having. Thank G-d. Shalom,
Posted By Lynne Eutsler, Orem, Ut

Posted: Dec 25, 2008
Great Play!
It was so inspiring to listen to a "real" story about Chanukkah that tells the truth about what happened instead of focusing on the cute little myths. May the spirit of the Maccabees live on in all of us during these times. I would love to teach this play to our synagogue's children--how do I get a script?
Posted By Cheryl Nash Sundin

 

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