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2. The Greek Empire
As a result of the conquests, Greek culture spread throughout the world, consuming all other cultures and forming a single Hellenistic civilization -
3. Evil Decrees and Rebellion
The intense pressure that the Greeks exerted against the Jews kindled a spark in their souls, and when the Greeks arrived in the village of Modi’in , Matityahu rose up and killed the Greek officer and his Hellenized Jewish collaborators. -
1. The Enduring Holiday of Hanuka
after the destruction of the Second Temple, the Sages abolished Megilat Ta’anit. Only Ĥanuka remains of all those day, as the Sages explain, because of the unique miracle of the oil that it commemorates and the mitzva of lighting Ĥanuka candles that the Sages enacted to publicize the miracle. -
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Hollywood Exposed
What is Hollywood's real agenda? An expose of Hollywood and its connection to the festival of Chanuka. -
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Chanuka Candles Inside and Outside?
I grew up lighting Chanuka candles inside the house. In my community, the uniform practice is to do so outside. I think that is great, but I miss seeing them inside my house.
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