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This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. In this dedication, Benjamin Sacks honors the memory of Mina Lippman Aaron while delving into the historical and religious roots of the Chanukah festival. Chanukah, established by Judas Maccabeus and the elders of Israel on the 25th day of Kislev in the year 3595, commemorates significant events in Jewish history. The festival marks the period when the Jewish people, led by heroic figures such as Mattathias and his sons, resisted the oppressive rule of Antiochus and his forces. This resistance ultimately led to the purification of the desecrated Temple.
The narrative of Chanukah is rich with themes of resilience, faith, and the fight against oppression, underscoring the courage and determination of the Maccabees. As a celebration, Chanukah symbolizes hope and the triumph of light over darkness, reflecting the enduring spirit and cultural heritage of the Jewish people. Through lighting the menorah and other rituals, the festival not only remembers past struggles but also inspires future generations to uphold the values of freedom and perseverance. This dedication serves as both a tribute and a reminder of the profound significance of Chanukah in Jewish tradition and history.
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GenreHistory
Length36 mins
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Publish dateJan 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
13HANNAH AND HER SEVEN SONS.
2THE STORY OF CHANUKAH
14MATTATHIAS AND HIS FIVE SONS.
3THE STORY OF CHANUKA.
15THE ESCAPE TO THE MOUNTAINS.
4HELIODORUS IN THE TEMPLE.
16THE DEATH OF MATTATHIAS.
5ANTIOCHUS CROWNED KING OF SYRIA.
17JUDAS MACCABAEUS.
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6BUYING THE HIGH PRIESTHOOD.
18THE DEFEAT OF APPOLONIUS.
7MENELAUS’ SACRILEGE.
19THE ROUTING OF SERON.
8ANTIOCHUS’S ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM.
20THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT PLACED IN CHARGE OF LYSIAS.
9THE MASSACRE OF THE JEWS.
21JUDAS’S VICTORY OVER NICANOR AND GORGIAS.
10THE DESECRATION OF THE TEMPLE.
22THE RETREAT OF LYSIAS.
11ANTIOCHUS THE MADMAN.
23THE PURIFICATION OF THE TEMPLE.
12ELEAZAR.
24THE FESTIVAL OF CHANUKA.
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