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Maccabees, The

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  RankRankRankRankRankRank
This action-filled radio play portrays the miracle of Chanuka as a victory of Jewish spirit over the forces of assimilation.
Women at War  A Chanukah Lesson  RankRankRankRankRankRank
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 . . .
Yehudit and You  A Chanukah Story  RankRankRankRankRankRank
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 . . .
What did the Greeks really want from the Jews? Did all Jews agree with the Macabes, and other Chanukah thoughts.
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!"
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 ...
We must search for that holy olive oil within our souls.
The Demise of the Left  The menorah is so powerful that it can rectify evil in its lowest form  RankRankRankRankRankRank
The menorah is so powerful that it can rectify evil in its lowest form
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?
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!"

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