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A tiny oil lamp was set alight as Judah and his followers (the Maccabees) reclaimed the temple in Jerusalem and had successfully drove the Syrians out of Israel.
That oil lamp which had enough oil to last only one day went on to burn for 8 long days and is now known as the N'er Tamid which is set alight on this the 25th day of the month of Kislev every year by Jews celebrating the victory over the Syrians and the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple.
Happy Chanukah.
21 Dec 11
Originally posted by Trev33Hear hear, well said. Thumbz Up!~
A tiny oil lamp was set alight as Judah and his followers (the Maccabees) reclaimed the temple in Jerusalem and had successfully drove the Syrians out of Israel.
That oil lamp which had enough oil to last only one day went on to burn for 8 long days and is now known as the N'er Tamid which is set alight on this the 25th day of the month of Kislev every yea ...[text shortened]... g the victory over the Syrians and the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple.
Happy Chanukah.
Originally posted by Trev33The whole thing happend because even back then the Arabs controlled the oil, and had a trade embargo on the Jews.
A tiny oil lamp was set alight as Judah and his followers (the Maccabees) reclaimed the temple in Jerusalem and had successfully drove the Syrians out of Israel.
That oil lamp which had enough oil to last only one day went on to burn for 8 long days and is now known as the N'er Tamid which is set alight on this the 25th day of the month of Kislev every yea ...[text shortened]... g the victory over the Syrians and the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple.
Happy Chanukah.
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by Trev33I am one of the "lame asses" who gave a thumbs down for this thread. Why anyone would want to celebrate a victory, even over the Syrians, in the so-called name of religion beats me.
Up to 7 lame asses who thumped the original post down... i hope you coke on your Christmas dinner.
Thanks for the kind wishes over my Christmas dinner. Season's greetings to you as well.
Cheeses of Nazareth.
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Originally posted by Trev33I don't understand all the thumbs down.
A tiny oil lamp was set alight as Judah and his followers (the Maccabees) reclaimed the temple in Jerusalem and had successfully drove the Syrians out of Israel.
That oil lamp which had enough oil to last only one day went on to burn for 8 long days and is now known as the N'er Tamid which is set alight on this the 25th day of the month of Kislev every yea ...[text shortened]... g the victory over the Syrians and the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple.
Happy Chanukah.
Does everyone have a Hanukkah phobia?
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by Trev33Happy non-specific, seasonal period of whatever contemporary, historical or other calendar you pace your life by.
A tiny oil lamp was set alight as Judah and his followers (the Maccabees) reclaimed the temple in Jerusalem and had successfully drove the Syrians out of Israel.
That oil lamp which had enough oil to last only one day went on to burn for 8 long days and is now known as the N'er Tamid which is set alight on this the 25th day of the month of Kislev every yea ...[text shortened]... g the victory over the Syrians and the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple.
Happy Chanukah.