Chanukah: The Fight for Freedom
Why celebrate the miracle of oil and not the great military victory?

Published: December 17, 2011
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Visitor Comments: 8

(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!

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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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