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Chanukah: The Fight for Freedom
Why celebrate the miracle of oil and not the great military victory?
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December 17, 2011
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About the Author
Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein
The writer, who has a PhD. in Human Rights Law, is the chief rabbi of South Africa
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(8) dlitwack, January 3, 2012 1:46 AM
Very inspiring
I loved your philosophical approach to Chanukah and your title question. I learned a lot!
(7) Nechama Schwartz, December 25, 2011 8:04 PM
Thank you. This is so inspiring.
(6) Tonna, December 21, 2011 3:29 PM
beautiful!
thank you Rabbi Goldstein...Happy Chanukah!
(5) zeena fruchter, December 19, 2011 5:19 PM
that was incredible!
i never thought about the fact that the priests were the ones who began the battle, not soldiers!! beautiful. thank you and happy chanukah
(4) lisa, December 19, 2011 9:07 AM
The Real Miracle
A whole new spin on Chanukah!! Inspiring! Chag Samayach everyone!