The Story Of Chanukah
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Benjamin Sacks
Length41m
About this audiobook
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
Length41 mins
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Publish dateJan 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE STORY OF CHANUKA.
2HELIODORUS IN THE TEMPLE.
3ANTIOCHUS CROWNED KING OF SYRIA.
4BUYING THE HIGH PRIESTHOOD.
5MENELAUS’ SACRILEGE.
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6ANTIOCHUS’S ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM.
7THE MASSACRE OF THE JEWS.
8THE DESECRATION OF THE TEMPLE.
9ANTIOCHUS THE MADMAN.
10ELEAZAR.
11HANNAH AND HER SEVEN SONS.
12MATTATHIAS AND HIS FIVE SONS.
13THE ESCAPE TO THE MOUNTAINS.
14THE DEATH OF MATTATHIAS.
15JUDAS MACCABAEUS.
16THE DEFEAT OF APPOLONIUS.
17THE ROUTING OF SERON.
18THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT PLACED IN CHARGE OF LYSIAS.
19JUDAS’S VICTORY OVER NICANOR AND GORGIAS.
20THE RETREAT OF LYSIAS.
21THE PURIFICATION OF THE TEMPLE.
22THE FESTIVAL OF CHANUKA.
23With the British Army in The Holy Land
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