Why Do We Celebrate Hanukkah?

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We all know about the miracle of the oil that lasted for 8 days. But why is that worth an entire holidays? Greater miracles have occurred for the Jewish people: The walls of Jericho, the sun standing still in the sky for Joshua, and the miraculous defeat of Sancheriv. What makes this holiday special? What are we meant to learn from this miracle that we can't from others?

Watch of all our Hanukkah videos here: https://www.alephbeta.org/hanukkah

The Meaning of Hanukkah for Grown-Ups: https://www.alephbeta.org/playlist/meaning-of-hanukkah

Why Hanukkah is Not ‘Christmas’ for the Jews: https://www.alephbeta.org/playlist/origin-of-hanukkah-winter-holiday

What the Book of Maccabees Teaches Us About Hanukkah: https://www.alephbeta.org/playlist/hanukkah-book-of-maccabees

What Does Hanukkah Celebrate: Does Oil Matter, After the War? https://www.alephbeta.org/playlist/what-does-hanukkah-celebrate

The Story Behind Hanukkah: Is Beauty a Jewish Virtue? https://www.alephbeta.org/playlist/the-story-behind-hanukkah

Does the Hanukkah Miracle Secretly Appear in the Bible? https://www.alephbeta.org/playlist/why-celebrate-hanukkah-miracle

What Is Hanukkah? A 101 Guide: https://www.alephbeta.org/hanukkah/what-is-hanukkah

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