Members phkrause Posted December 19, 2022 Author Members Share Posted December 19, 2022 5 Surprising Facts About Hanukkah You May Not Know We’re all in need of some miracles right about now, wouldn’t you agree? Fortunately, Hanukkah is just around the corner! https://www.kveller.com/5-surprising-facts-about-hanukkah-you-may-not-know/? Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 25, 2022 Author Members Share Posted December 25, 2022 History and Meaning of Dreidels: 8 Interesting Facts Dreidels are a beloved part of Hanukkah celebrations the world over. And they're far from being simple playthings; dreidels symbolize deep spiritual concepts and have a fascinating history. Here are 8 little-known facts about them. https://aish.com/history-and-meaning-of-dreidels-8-interesting-facts/? Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 5, 2023 Hanukkah, 1 and 2 Maccabees, and the Apocrypha Every year, Jewish families the world over celebrate the festival of Hanukkah. And how dramatic it is: Just as the nights are starting earlier and earlier, and just as it is getting colder and colder, Jewish families gather in their own homes, light candles, and watch them burn in commemoration of extraordinary events that occurred long ago. No wonder the ritual is so popular. Fortunately, the most central, beloved ritual of this holiday—lighting that special lamp with nine candles—is rather amenable to the COVID-19 era. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/hanukah-maccabees-and-apocrypha/? Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 8, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 8, 2023 11 Facts About Antiochus Every Jew Should Know Antiochus was the evil king who oppressed the Jews and defiled the Temple in the Chanukah story. The Maccabees defeated his armies, and proceeded to clean the Temple and light the menorah, which famously burned for eight days. Want to know more? Read on to discover 11 facts about this infamous Chanukah figure. https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/6197569/jewish/11-Facts-About-Antiochus-Every-Jew-Should-Know.htm Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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