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Battle Cry

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The victory of a few hundred religious Jews over the army of the mighty Greek Empire is not what Chanukka celebrates.  Rather, the holday commemorates the subsequent rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem, and specifically the miracle of the Menorah Lamp stayng lit for eight days and nights from a one-day's supply (cruse) of oil.?

"Who is like unto You, O Lord?" The Maccabees' battle cry For the sake of God They were willing to die Their holiday's name is Chanukah Which is translated as 'dedication' The Temple's Lamp's restoration with a cruse of pure olive oil celebrated by lsrael's nation No marches or military celebrations ~ Light is what ignites Jewish education

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Matthew Anish
Date: 12/20/2019 8:12:00 PM
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Happy Chanukah from the Lower East Side. The victory is a large part of the celebration I think. I will light my menorah - as always. Went to a reform shul tonight for Shabbat. Nice service!! B'Shalom Matthew Anish
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/21/2019 7:25:00 PM
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OK, Matthew! Happy Chanukah! Best wishes, Gershon
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/20/2019 2:50:00 PM
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Darling ending my friend!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/20/2019 3:19:00 PM
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Thank you for such an interesting comment!! :) gw
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 12/20/2019 11:42:00 AM
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Light ignites all education and hope. Well penned Gershon.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/20/2019 12:51:00 PM
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Thank you for the illumnating observation, M.L! Seasonal Joy! :) gw
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 12/19/2019 7:20:00 PM
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nicely said, gershon! have a very happy chanukah!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2019 8:28:00 PM
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Thank you so much, ilene. Here's to a very happy Chanukah to you and your family! Cheers, Gershon
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Na Na
Date: 12/19/2019 6:23:00 PM
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Indeed a blessed testiment in your faith. Thanks for sharing this Gershon.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2019 6:42:00 PM
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And thank YOU for being open to reading and appreciating a poem like this one. Holiday Joy, Greg! :) gw

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