Hanukkah really has nothing to do with Christmas....or does it? Let's try to make the argument that it does! True...Christmas trees, tinsel, and gift-giving are totally unrelated to hanukkiah (9-branch menorahs), dreidels, and sufganiyot (jelly donuts). But there would be no Christmas without Hanukkah! Here's why: As we've learned over the past two days (here and …
Hi friends! As of sundown last night, Hanukkah has commenced! The 8-day celebration also known as the Feast of Lights or the Feast of Dedication is not one of the seven major feasts implemented by the Lord in Leviticus 23. However, it was the result of evil intent by Antiochus to destroy the Jewish people. …
Continue reading As Hanukkah Begins, We Rejoice with Our Jewish Friends
Ok my friends, jump into your Jewish mindset and let's talk about Hanukkah! It is a very festive occasion which commenced Sunday night at sundown. But exactly what are our Jewish friends celebrating? Perhaps this will help! Throughout history Satan has tried to destroy God's plan by destroying God's people. First, he deceived Eve, resulting …
The Jewish festival of lights, known as Hanukkah, begins this evening at sundown and lasts for 8 days. I'll share a bit more about what Hanukkah is all about in the next few days, but today I want to focus on the celebratory nature of our Jewish friends! I have often mentioned the Jews' zest …
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