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Wed Dec 13, 2023, 08:27 PM Dec 2023

(Jewish Group) The Secret History of Hanukkah Unpacked

With regards to the holiday of Hanukkah, while most everyone knows about the Maccabees’ victory over the mighty Seleucid Greek Empire and the subsequent miracle of the menorah oil lasting for 8 days, less known are the parts of the story that involve Jewish power struggles, religious oppression, civil war, and a political alliance with Rome. Even though the “good guys” aren’t all good, Hanukkah remains a celebration of resilience, beating the odds, and standing up for one’s beliefs.

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(Jewish Group) The Secret History of Hanukkah Unpacked (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Dec 2023 OP
That was fun. madaboutharry Dec 2023 #1
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