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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	The Greeks, the Jews and the Macabees By Nissan Dovid Dubov What did the Greeks really want from the Jews? Did all Jews agree with the Macabes, and other Chanukah thoughts. Audio Classes » Holidays » Chanukah » Chanukah Audio Classes » The Greeks, the Jews and the Macabees
	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... Women » Spirituality & the Feminine » Time in Thought » Chanukah & Kislev » Yehudit and You
	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... Women » Spirituality & the Feminine » Time in Thought » Chanukah & Kislev » Women at War
	Miracle of the Maccabees The Chanukah Story 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. Audio Classes » Jewish Music » Holiday Songs » Chanukah Songs » Miracle of the Maccabees
	Never Defiled Divinity By Shaul Yosef Leiter We must search for that holy olive oil within our souls. Kabbalah Online » Holidays » Hanukah » Ascent Lights » Never Defiled Divinity
	Dear Chezi A Letter to My Little Maccabee By Sarah Zadok I see you throwing things with an awesome force when you don't get your way. I see you running to me for protection when our turtle gets too close to your toes. And at the same time, I see you growing up, towering over me... Women » Motherhood & Childrearing » Joys and Challenges » Dear Chezi
	Rabbinical Students Make Chanukah Story Come Alive in Children’s Production Chabad-Lubavitch rabbinical students associated with the Living Legacy of the Chabad Chai Center of Montreal teach public school children about the miracle of Chanukah in a visual and hands-on way. The program, called Maccabees, brings the audience into ... News » Photos » Rabbinical Students Make Chanukah Story Come Alive in Children’s Production

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