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Celebrating Hanukkah Part 4: The Festival of Lights and The Miracle of The Oil - English only.
Celebrating Hanukkah Part 4: The Festival of Lights and The Miracle of The Oil - English only. Why is Hanukkah called the Festival of Lights? An ancient legend describes how the Maccabees only had enough oil to light the Temple menorah for one night. Yet, after they lit the lamps, the flames continued to burn for eight nights. Do we have evidence that this legend is true? If not, why do we still call this the Festival of Lights? Join us as we explore the history of this celebration! This is a rebroadcast of a December 12, 2022 podcast. This year, 2024, The Feast of Hanukkah begins at sunset…
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