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History and Traditions
of Hanukkah
Who
Was The Hero Of Hanukkah?
Okay, all you scholars of Jewish history, the Rabbi has a question for
you. What does it mean to be a hero? In the famous Hanukkah story, which
we all know and love; the story of Judah Maccabbee and his family who
fought and defeated the Syrian-Greeks and rededicated the Temple; the tiny
little cruise of oil which was only supposed to last for one day but
lasted for eight days; the piercing story of Hannah and her sons who died
rather than profane the Holy Name of God; in that famous story, who was
the hero? Who exhibited the most courage?
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