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Maccabees, The

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Maccabees, The: The Jewish army that revolted against the Syrian-Greek occupation in 139 BCE, whose miraculous victory culminated in the festival of Chanukah. Their name is an acronym of their battle cry, whose Hebrew words mean “who is likened unto You amongst all powers, O, G-d.”

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Miracle of the Maccabees The Chanukah Story Music

by Chaim Clorfene and Simcha Gottlieb

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

Inspiration & Entertainment » Art, Music & Poetry » Jewish Music » Holiday Songs » Chanukah Songs

Women at War A Chanukah Lesson

By Chana Kroll

The Jewish people—men and women—defied every Greek law with enormous self-sacrifice, yet it was largely by and for the sake of Jewish women that the Maccabees were led to declare war . . .

The Jewish Woman » Spirituality and the Feminine » Time in Thought » Cheshvan, Chanukah & Kislev

Yehudit and You A Chanukah Story

By Chana (Jenny) Weisberg

The ceremony marking the beginning of the school year was held in a local church. When I went to speak with the college president about this non-inclusive choice of venue, he answered me with a kindly smile . . .

The Jewish Woman » Spirituality and the Feminine » Time in Thought » Cheshvan, Chanukah & Kislev

The Greeks, the Jews and the Macabees Audio

By Nissan Dovid Dubov

What did the Greeks really want from the Jews? Did all Jews agree with the Macabes, and other Chanukah thoughts.

Learning & Values » Audio Classes » Holidays » Chanukah » Chanukah Audio Classes

The Maccabees Book

When Judah and his brothers heard of the approaching armies, they exclaimed: "Let us fight unto death in defense of our souls and our Temple!"

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » Chanukah » Chanukah Story » The Story of Chanukah

Were the Maccabees Barbarians? Q&A

By Tzvi Freeman

Question: I don't understand what we are supposed to be celebrating on Chanukah. The Greeks brought culture, rationalism, geometry, drama, appreciation of beauty and most of all a promise of universalism to the Mediterranean. The Jewish Maccabee ...

Learning & Values » Questions & Answers » Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Big Picture

Never Defiled Divinity

We must search for that holy olive oil within our souls.

Kabbalah Online » Holidays » Hanukah » Ascent Lights

The Demise of the Left The menorah is so powerful that it can rectify evil in its lowest form

From the teachings of Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneersohn of Lubavitch; adapted by David Rothschild

The menorah is so powerful that it can rectify evil in its lowest form

Kabbalah Online » Holidays » Hanukah » Contemporary Kabbalists

What Happened to Tractate Chanukah? Q&A

By Menachem Posner

In preparation for Chanukah, my friend and I decided to study the tractate of the Mishnah that discusses the holiday. We were surprised to learn, however, that there is no such tractate. Why is that?

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » Chanukah » Insights & Stories » Questions & Answers

Yehudit The Woman Who Saved the Day Story

The sun had already begun to set when Yehudit wound her way toward the enemy's camp. "I have an important message for your commander," she said to the sentry. "Take me to him at once!"

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » Chanukah » Chanukah Story

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