History of the Holidays: Hanunkah | History

[@alanbourbeau24]

I'm not Jewish but I do have great respect for the Jewish people and their religious beliefs. If any Jewish person wanted me to attend a Hanukkah celebration, I would be glad to attend.

[@yir9383]

Amen...

[@rachelfife5949]

Me too

[@carlhershman]

You’re always welcome at mine!

[@Mgonz9034]

Same

[@molotov8587]

As I celebrate Christmas, and not Hanukkah, I wasn't really aware of anything regarding Hanukkah, so it was rather nice to learn so many things about it. For one, I was able to learn the origin of it, which was rather fascinating as I had been completely oblivious before this. On top of that, I was able to learn about some of the activities regarding Hanukkah, that I had not been aware of before hand.

[@roozbeharanipour6288]

Accurate, simple, and to the point. Thank you.

[@madalynleff4192]

In this video I learned that Hanukkah is also called the festival of lights. I also learned the history behind Hanukkah. Also I learned that Hanukkah means dedication.

[@yashgupta5426]

From this video alone, I have learned quite a bit more about Hanukkah known as the Jewish Festival of Lights. Coming from an Indian background, as Hindus, we have a similar tradition known as Diwali which again translates to the Festival of Lights. So, it was fairly intriguing to find some sort of correlation among the various religions. Hanukkah, Hebrew for dedication, is a holiday and the time of the year in where the Jewish are to celebrate their families along with their faith by gathering every winter to light a menorah of 8 candles. It represents three components including a time for reflection on the strength and spirituality resole of the Jewish people, a celebration of triumph over religious persecution, and a miracle that kept the Menorah lit for 8 nights. Heading back into history, in attempt to outlaw Judaism, the Judean people were forced to worship Greek gods which then revolted in a battle among the vast Syrian army. Due to improbable odds with over a battle that raged for three years, the Jewish upraising lead by Judea Maccabee emerged victorious and liberated the holy temple. As a result, the Menorah was lit with the small flask of oil which was supposedly only to be lasted for a day, however, it continuously burned until 8 night passed. Therefore, the flames of the Menorah is a potent symbol of the Jews indominable faith. Today, in celebration, children play with a dreidel, a symbol of when the Jewish secretly gathered to study to Torah, along with the elders who gave sums of money or presents as a customary to exchange gifts on one or all of the 8 nights.

[@1101agaoj]

GPT reply could not be ruled out

[@ShiningGalaxy01]

@yashgupta5426 The Ancient Greek Pagans(worshippers of Zeus) where tolerant with every other religions, and never forced anyone to worship Zeus, cause that is against the vows of Zeus to convert anyone to Hellenism. To be a Hellenist(worshipper of Zeus), you have to be either born one, or convert into one by choice, it is against Zeus to convert people to worship him by force. It was not the Ancient Greeks who force others to worship Zeus, but the Maccabeeans who force others to worship Yahweh, the other way, around. The Maccabeeans slaughtered millions of Arab Syrian, Canaanite, and Edomite men, women, and children's, who did not convert to Judaism. Do you not know, that their book calls for the killings of Idol worshippers, in Deuteronomy 17:2-5, 1st Kings 18:40, and Ezekiel 9:6, in their Miqra? That includes you Hindus, since you are polytheist, who have idols. They believe that polytheist should be put to death during the Sanhedrin. The Miqra is far more bloodier, and worst than the Quran. They are pushing the Noahide Laws, which forbids worshipping idols, or any gods beside Yahweh. You Hindus are siding with those Anti-Polytheist.

[@hamzaomari7052]

After all judaism is a stolen reconstruction of various hindu religions, if we look bac in history

[@djmmz2648]

As a Jew I am very impressed with this video especially on how you made sure to state that giving money/gelt is the custom and gifts just got customary 😂

[@bkpktrekker4086]

They are lighting the menorah incorrectly according to tradition. It is lit left to right. I guess it doesn't matter. I think we did it incorrectly too when I was young. This is the first year I am celebrating hanukah in many years so I read up on it and was surprised to find the correct way

[@amareswarmishra6870]

"Years and years ago...there were the people called the Macabies." The holiday armadillo has brought me here.

[@rebekahsimon5426]

Here is the transcript of the first 2 minutes and 40 seconds, if anyone is wanting to use it for a lesson. Every winter, Jewish families gather to light a branched candelabra called a Menorah. For eight nights, they celebrate their families, and celebrate their faith. The holiday is called Hanukkah, also known as the festival of lights. When we think of Hanukkah, we think of the Menorah. Its eight flames burn in testament to a glorious victory that took place over 2000 years ago. Around 200 BC, the Jewish people in Jerusalem were living under Egyptian rule, although they remained largely free to work in worship in accordance with their customs. Then, in 175 BC, Antiochus IV Epiphanes ascended to the Syrian throne, invaded Egypt, and desecrated Jerusalem. In an attempt to assimilate the Judean people, Antiochus forced them to worship Greek Gods and outlawed Judaism, banning all Jewish rituals upon threat of death. The ultimate insult came in 168 BC, when Antiochus seized the Jewish Holy Temple in Jerusalem and dedicated it to the worship of the Greek God Zeus. For a Jewish High Priest named Matathias, it was time to take a stand. Together with his five sons, Matathias sparked a revolt, pitting the desperate Jewish faithful against vastly superior Syrian armies. The battle raged for three years. Against improbable odds, the Jewish uprising, led by Matathias’ son Judah Macabee, emerged victorious. Judah Macabee and his small army of soldiers recaptured Jerusalem in 165 BC and liberated the Holy Temple. According to the Talmud, the Jewish high priests eagerly prepared to light the ceremonial menorah, the eternal flame which would rededicate the desecrated temple to the glory of God. But they found that the Syrians had defiled all but a small flask of oil. It was enough to light the Menorah but for a single night. Hours turned to days, and miraculously, the Menorah burned on, until eight nights had passed, and more oil could be produced. It was time for Hanukkah, Hebrew for dedication. Against all odds, the Menorah had not been extinguished, and so the flames of the branched Menorah are a potent symbol of the Jew’s indomitable faith.

[@reaganmccrum8738]

bless you, thank you

[@kimphilby7999]

Small detaile:Egypt and Syria of that time,were under greek control,the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt and the Seleucid dynasty in Syria.

[@lakonaslakonikos8432]

Macedonian no greek

[@1101agaoj]

Didn't know about a bunch of these points, thanks. That temple keeps getting defiled through history.

[@harmonyarevalo4244]

From this video I learned that Hanukah is the Festival of Lights. I also learned that Hanukah is Hebrew for dedication. On this holiday Jewish people light a menorah that lit for eight candles.

[@katashi222]

... I prefer the real history of Hanukkah and not any watered down version.... Thank you!!! The truth must be told!!!💯☝️🎆🎉🙏

[@dhandler1]

And what would that be?

[@troy2286]

the true miracle of chanukah is finding the candles that fit the tiny holes on your menorah

[@Meirstein]

Or you could, you know, get a bigger menorah.

[@Thestuffdoer]

@@Meirsteinnever

[@galengrounds4088]

A very great video you put together♥️🙏

[@random_me666]

I always wanted out to find out Hannukkah, because my crush celebrates it. Yeah, that's why I'm here. Tara if you see this, "What's for dinner?"

[@humanoverpopulation1352]

For my research about the winter solstice celebrations around the northern hemisphere. Why the winter timing of the Hanukkah?

[@Georgia-Vic]

Awesome and instructive video, thanks!

[@meyroc5092]

Great video

[@thinkpolish]

Hello, is it possible to add the CC button and the automated subtitles? I'd like to use this material in my English lesson but I really need the subs. Thanks :)

[@lisariley2413]

Hanukkah is the rededication of the temple, it wasnt mentioned until the new testament when jesus was in the synagogue teaching. Being a jew I can tell you it's not the Jewish Christmas

[@reflexionesdelabiblia6711]

well, except for the presents.

[@hereisakhel]

😍ahha

[@hokhmah]

It was actually mentioned in the old testament. The whole story about Hanukkah is in the books of maccabees. Some bible translations still contain those books, some unfortunately don't.

[@miryamamar5442]

Who said it was a Jewish Christmas? My friend's Catholic Bible contains six more books including the Maccabees. More than the KJV.

[@Nudnik1]

Jews do not believe in JC..nor any man God's etc.

[@chandra4233]

They misspelled Hanukkah in the title lol Doh!

[@reflexionesdelabiblia6711]

there are 16 spellings.

[@liquidschwartz38]

meli hanunkah isn’t one of them

[@fleetcenturion]

They also left out half the historical points. Probably had to shorten it, to fit in the latest episode of _Ice Road Truckers._ =P

[@EM12S1]

Who cares

[@Thestuffdoer]

More correct than “Hanukkah”. Chanukah is the most accurate transliteration from חנוכה

[@40ozdaffe59]

Happy Hanukkah! :D

[@veronicasalas2666]

New sub! Wow thank you.

[@danielben6960]

Happy Hanukkah 🕎

[@ameighable]

Perhaps you are not aware that the menorah is lit from right to left, not left to right.

[@codyfranck4685]

I did not know that the king forced Jewish people to worship Greek gods and if a Jewish person was caught performing a ritual it was a death sentence.

[@ShiningGalaxy01]

@codyfranck4685 That is absolutely not true at all, cause the Ancient Greek Pagans where tolerant with other religion. Judaism is not tolerant towards other religions, since their sacred book calls for the death of those who worship any other gods, besides Yahweh, in their sacred book. It is against the gods to convert people into believing, and worshipping them. Zeus doesn't demand everyone to worship him, or believe in him, that is Yahweh who does that. The History Channel never mention the fact, that Matthathias, and his son, Judah Maccabee, along with rest of his Hebrew armies, mass murdered millions of Pagan Greeks, Syrians, and Canaanites, who worship Zeus, and did not convert to Judaism. This is what Hanukkah is, a Genocidal holiday, like Purim, and Sukkot.

[@HeartOfTheSource]

​@@ShiningGalaxy01There is good and bad in all things below the pure heavens. Nothing down here escapes duality.

[@haddidbezama7355]

History channel really missed the mark on this one

[@theresaguevara8845]

Antiochus IV was Greek. I wonder why that was left out. It's a crucial piece of information.

[@BeautiFuFu]

0:12 * call a *Hanukkiah*

[@taylordonato5856]

Just FYI, History Channel, you misspelled Hanukkah.

[@josephtanner4594]

I hope all the Jewish Men, Jewish Women, Jewish Childern, especially all the Jewish Actors, Jewish Actresses, Jewish Childern Actors, and Jewish Childern Actresses all had a Happy Hanukkah next year which be 2022.

[@markcarls1896]

It's so nice to see someone say "BC" instead of "BCE". Gave this video a like!

[@dakween8182]

Can the thumbnail be of the menorah or of Juda instead of thag King Antiochus? Asking for a friend.

[@danaredricks1272]

Happy Hanukkah

[@josh.brunty]

Put on your yarmulke Here comes Hanukkah… It’s so much funnukah… To celebrate Hanukkah… Tell your friend Veronica… About this video on Hanukkah.

[@saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014]

A such Epic history and tradition the Jewish people have. Btw, it is wrong to mention the Seleucids as “Syrians” , that wasn’t a syrian empire, they only held their capital in modern day syria, in Antioch. They married persian princesses (like Apama) . There wasn’t syrian nobility until Odenathus (or Roman time Palmyra)

[@rivertonhigh-v4t]

So over 2,000 years ago, the Syrian and Israeli armies fought each other with swords, shields and spears.

[@ethangellman4563]

Yes, guns weren’t invented until the late 900s AD I think and didn’t gain widespread use until later than that; even after the invention of guns you still had centuries of “pike and shot” warfare where firearm infantry units fought alongside pole arm infantry units; it wasn’t until the first attachable bayonettes and muskets both ergonomical and sturdy enough to mount them that spears were phased out entirely

[@AgtBauer24]

@gix500 Watch and listen to the whole video before you comment, they mention the 9th candle in the middle is used to light the other 8.

[@19BenZ57]

From PERSIA, ArmeniA, Israel, GoergiA with Passion

[@strivingfortruth3808]

Back then the Egyptians were black the Hebrews were black the Canaanite and all the nites were black people living in Africa ....Now the original people were sold and scattered throughout the earth....To be a Yahuhdian you have to fit all the curses of Deuteronomy chapter 28 to the T to this day......and also Joel chapter 3

[@jimmywilam3318]

Are you trying to suggest that inorder to be Jewish you must be cursed? That may be anti semitic!

[@richmindstv2974]

@@jimmywilam3318 shut up

[@Yougotthis1212]

The ultimate insult is the fake imposters taking over our history

[@SurvivalGamesIL]

Who

[@Thestuffdoer]

????

[@NathanH83]

So why isn't Maccabees in their Bible?

[@pompeiusmagnus2276]

Maccabees 1 & 2 are considered apocryphal by Protestant (but not by Catholics).

[@Nudnik1]

The 120 rabbis of the great assembly in 330 bce did not use it in cannon of the Tanakh ( Jewish Bible). It is not a high holiday and Maccabees were Sadducees who were apostates themselves.

[@skadkawy6642]

It's not menorah but chanukijah

[@fishouttawater347]

I know there's many different ways of spelling it, but I've never seen it spelled 'Hanunkah'

[@belkisgarcia2674]

The menorah has 7 candles that’s what the Bible says. Celebrating a version of pagan holiday as christmas is completely incorrect. That is not what the holiday is about.

[@dhandler1]

The menorah in the temple did indeed have seven candles. The Chanukah menorah has nine. One for each of the eight days and one shamash (or service candle from which to light the candles).

[@air2091]

Theres a difference between a chanukiah and a menorah :)

[@eloishashalom1458]

DURING HANUNKAH THE ONLY WAY TO CELEBRATE IT WHOULD BE READING THE STORY OF IT, STUDYING THE EVENTS, NOTHING ELSE.

[@Thestuffdoer]

Why? Why can’t we light the ‏חנוכייה? Why can’t we spin the דרדל? These are both normal traditions. I assume you intended to criticize the giving of gifts though.

[@Arturosafi]

What is the Hanukkah? When Does it take place? How is it celebrated? What Does it commemorate? What is the history about it? What do the candles mean? What do children get in Hanukkah? Write the answers here in the box me las esuelven es mi tarea

[@Thestuffdoer]

Hanukkah (or more traditionally Chanukah) is the Jewish festival of lights It takes place late November early December It is celebrated by lighting the menorah, spinning a dreidel, eating oily foods, and giving gifts! It commentates the miracle where the oil lasted for 8 days instead of 1 Watch the video The candles represent the lamps & the days that the oil lasted plus a helper candle to light the others candles Children are given Gelt (small chocolate coins) & gifts Hope this helps :)

[@SniperscarbiterGames]

Praise God that’s why we won! The miracle of Hanukkah is God made the oil last for 8 days which is why the middle candle represents Hashem.

[@ajaysharma-rj8lh]

When they read torrah in temple of mount

[@אריק-צ5ר]

You would think a video from the History channel could at least be accurate. They have it really screwed up. Look for another source if you want it told accurately.

[@JamesDavid-yt4ec]

In voluntary conversion? Where were the IRS agents?

[@anavasquez8607]

Wow

[@anavasquez8607]

Shue

[@Hannah123605]

Interesting that a video about a Jewish holiday uses BC (before Christ)

[@MrDahlia1999]

Wonder1234 they didn’t use the Christian calendar

[@toosiyabrandt8676]

HI That must be because of it's historical validity! It really WAS 168 years Before Christ! [BC[ LOL

[@rev.stephena.cakouros948]

I say this lovingly in hopes that Jews will watch the web site One For Israel on You Tube, where Jews who believe in Jesus excel in evangelism.

[@AlexMint]

@@rev.stephena.cakouros948 Believing in Jesus inherently makes someone not Jewish. Messianics are antisemitic appropriators who routinely try to shove themselves where they don't belong.

[@rev.stephena.cakouros948]

@Congregation Keneseth Israel of the Lehigh Valley Let me wish you a good day and permit me please to direct you to some passages of scripture I translated in the sixties and have cherished ever since, Genesis 18:1,13,33, read alongside John 8:58, Also Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, 9:6,. 53 the whole chapter:. The messiah the anointed and blessed one was thought of by the prophets as one who must be Divine since what He would accomplish required that He be Divine. . May I send you to the works of a Jew named Alfred Edersheim and another Jew Professor Franz Delitzch. My favorite Christians are the Jews who believe in Jesus. I love them. One For Israel on You Tube is an example of why I love them.

[@keephiscommandmentsandlive9860]

Judah was a "Black" man. All the Isrealites was and still are melanated Black people.

[@liquidschwartz38]

KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS AND LIVE well he wasn’t white or black, he would’ve had a darker middle eastern complexion

[@keephiscommandmentsandlive9860]

judah schwartz no HE was "Black" just as the Scriptures describes HIM in Revelation, and just as it describes the tribe of Judah in the Bible as black and YAHUSHA (Jesus) was from that tribe. Just like we know the true Egyptians was Black and YAHUSHA hide amongst them, and HE could not have been " Middle Eastern" or "white" and hide amongst black Egyptian Africans. And what do you think the middle East is?? Middle East Africa. All those people occupying that land over there are from somewhere else and migrated there. But those caucasians in Jerusalem are khazars from the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia Russia. They was put in that land in 1948 by the united Nations and converted to Judaism. They are imposters and they will tell you themselves. They don't even believe in YAHUSHA (Jesus) and they will tell you that too. They are not supposed to be in that land and that's why they are getting skin cancer left and right because it is too hot in that land for none melanated people. They are even trying too go back to Russia but the united Nations will not let them because they know if people find out they are not the real Judah, then they going to want to know who is and then they will learn that it is the black man and woman scattered across the four corners of the Earth to the transatlantic slave trade which was prophesied to happen to them in the book of Deuteronomy 28:68. Proverbs 4:7 KJV "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding"

[@AlexMint]

@@keephiscommandmentsandlive9860 Revelation has no bearing on Jewish people, but you'd know that if you were actually Jewish and not a cultist with roots not entirely dissimilar to the Mormons.

[@johnnystander3142]

He was darker from Europeans yes, but there is no way he was central Africa black.

[@AlexMint]

@@johnnystander3142 honestly what do you expect from a Christian-offshoot cultist(that's what BHI is)?

[@KEEP_it_REAL647]

Wrong. חנוכה means "rededication" Not dedication

[@hellobetsysmith]

Spelled Hanukkah wrong in title 😅

[@emeraldlight4727]

I was wondering how to spell Hanukkah because researching on u tube I noticed the word was spelt more than one way?

[@hellobetsysmith]

⁠​⁠@@emeraldlight4727yes, because it’s transliteration from Hebrew. חֲנֻכָּה‎ or חֲנוּכָּה‎. Ch doesn’t make the same sound as chalk, more of a H but with a little phlegm. That’s really the only difference. It’s all Han-u-ka of some sort. No extra n in a random spot. Because that’s not how it is in Hebrew. I hope that makes sense. Lots of ways to spell it in English from Hebrew but none are Hanunkah, definitely a typo lol

[@angelacox6848]

The temple had a 7 branch menorah not a 9 stick candelabra! So only part of the history your telling is correct.

[@MsChava1234]

Did you watch

[@ME-ot2ce]

👍🙏💛

[@barcode6495]

You did not answer the question!

[@YAHsWay]

revelations 2:9 & 3:9........Dueteronomy 28

[@Hoopermazing]

Chanukah is not a big Jewish holiday. Jews just make a big deal about it now because of Christmas.

[@achemedqureshi458]

Catherine H. Are you a Muslima?

[@toosiyabrandt8676]

HI That is because Hannukah is a commemoration of a battle victory that was fought to rid the Temple of the pagan pig sacrificed in worship at their Winter Solstice [ 25th December!!! Christ's Catholic MASS ] And now paganised Christianity is guilty of keeping this pagan holiday as Christ's/ Messiah's birthday of all ironies THAT has got to be the worst ever! Shalom to you in Christ Yeshua.

[@eitanbenzion7522]

It's a very big holiday. You just don't understand the meaning.

[@theholypootischurch]

@@eitanbenzion7522 you right huge honer is hannuka bless the jewish people 👼🇮🇱👼=❤✡

[@Thestuffdoer]

@@eitanbenzion7522It is relatively small

[@anothersaint9759]

🕯️

[@Tacoman1967]

Now if I can only have a tank of gas last me 8 months!! Ooeeyveah!!

[@Thestuffdoer]

Made me laugh, very nice

[@Missy__33]

Hanukkah*

[@beeinthebodytorahclass2002]

The one sealed vessel of oil lit all 7 branches of the menorah and burned for 8 days....this is why the chanukiah has 8 branches plus the center branch, the servant branch, which is used to light each of the others during the 8 days of chanukah. The center branch is the only source of light. Yeshua is the light of the world, who came to us as a humble servant to enlighten us with the Torah. He is also that ONE "sealed" vessel full of oil (the Holy Spirit) that remained undefiled and was "hidden" and had to be found by His few faithful people who searched for Him. Awesome is the God of Israel, the Holy One, blessed be He, who fulfilled His promise, to give us a Messiah, our eternal Light, Yeshua HaMashiach! Chag sameach!

[@josephtanner4594]

The Jewish People Are Lucky They Have A Holiday For Eight Crazy Days & Eight Crazy Nights or is it just Eight Crazy Nights?

[@Zekkandgrant13]

@jlya2012 don't you need advanced technology? or an understanding of how these things work? ancient peoples did not.

[@charlespeterwatson9051]

The lamp oil story is a myth. The rabbi decreed an 8-day celebration to commemorate the recapture of the temple.

[@Nudnik1]

No not in Orthodox Jewish customs it is about the oil .

[@charlespeterwatson9051]

@@Nudnik1 I can see why they'd choose the oil story because it's a metaphor for overcoming loss through struggle and endurance with minimal hope.

[@cindyhoang6011]

My tutor teacher is Jewish.

[@nebukthomas1970]

israel, why you forget deuteronomy - 13(1...5).

[@heatherchinault1839]

This story should be in all bibles but isnt plz read the 1611 kjv bible.May the word be with you all and the father keep u safe.

[@RSN139]

AWS 🤎🤎

[@racker150]

@TeenageIronman People who are Jewish?

[@strivingfortruth3808]

The true Hebrew people of the scriptures have no J .like the Jewish people it's two separate things .....and people

[@bkpktrekker4086]

They are lighting the candles incorrectly. They should be lighted from left to right. The candles are placed into the menorah right to left. Hahaha@

[@franka.2737]

It's spelled Hanukkah lol

[@justinmickatavage7838]

The History channel did a meaningful documentary?? Where are the aliens, pawned item, illuminate, and custom motor cycles?

[@topdawg3359]

Google menorah there's nine not eight

[@Zekkandgrant13]

@jlya2012 because its impossible?

[@leoschpinner4248]

Good job history channel, you can’t even spell the holiday correctly in your title

[@reflexionesdelabiblia6711]

there are 16 spellings

[@panth3rcl4rk67]

That's the "WHITEST"HEBREWS"I've ever seen!

[@fleetcenturion]

WE WUZ KANGZ!!

[@kyleychanel5574]

🤣🤣

[@20501017]

@welcome2my2ndlife that's racist......i am jewish and i am really offended..........

[@johnnysins8353]

I’m a proud antisemite. The next Shoah is on its way boy and with this age of information people know what you beasts truly are and will decimate you completely this time

[@Thestuffdoer]

@@johnnysins8353What did we even do?

[@XOXOLYLA151]

"Hanunkah" 💀 🗿

[@Thestuffdoer]

Better than Hanukkah

[@GodsServant77]

Wth? Its 7 flames LOL

[@sashadala346]

Words of a Top 12th Century Rabbi: “It is the duty of every Jew to exterminate infidels with one’s own hands - infidels such as the pupils of Jesus of Nazareth.” (Maimonides, Book Of Knowledge AKA, The Maimonides Code)The Maimonides Code

[@air2091]

Bro’s using quotes from the 1100’s 😂😂

[@sashadala346]

Of course this will not be on the Nightly News at 6.

[@minet11]

Wait did one of those kids get a Barbie doll for hanukkah

[@Bulvan123]

Why not a Barbie doll?

[@Bulvan123]

@@IsraelLuisGeerRivera-ff4cg Huh? Your post made no sense.

[@laughingvampire7555]

or you could say the truth, politheist religions have never been forced upon anyone, because polytheist religions are tolerant, they just add another god, if you just want to worship one god is ok. what happen is that many Jews accepted greek culture, were progressives and the maccabees were the angry conservatives hating on the change and thus reimposed judaism by force and violence.

[@standforjustice8167]

I watched this twice and all I was able to conclude was that Hanukkah was introduced to the religion later and was not mentioned in the Torah. So making it in to a religious holiday goes against the teachings in the Torah.

[@aaronettinger1165]

Stand For Justice no. Adding a holiday does not go against the Torah

[@toosiyabrandt8676]

HI What does that make Purim?

[@aaronettinger1165]

Do you have a source???

[@Hadassah635]

The events of Hanukkah happened after the Jews rebuilt the 2nd Temple, which was hundreds or so of years after the Torah was given.

[@aaronettinger1165]

And...

[@drbdnp]

What does ish mean? somewhat adverb Informal. (used to modify or moderate something previously stated or as a vague reply to a question) somewhat; in a way; not exactly: This program is a decent (ish) story about converts. “Are you a Jew?” “Yeah I'm Jewish", something like that

[@air2091]

Danish? English? British? Finnish? Spanish?

[@rickstr24]

Read John 10-22 and the rest of the chapter. The Messiah did not go for the feast but to confront the Judeans, who then wanted to stone him. It is not sanctified by the Most High. The menorah is 7 and is sanctified by our Heavenly Father. So called Jews are in revelation.

[@eitanbenzion7522]

A Mormon here? ;) What do you mean by so called Jews in revelation. You probably refer to the belief that we are not the Jewish people but the Mormons. Right?

[@Thestuffdoer]

Something I’ve never understood is people using their own Holy Book as evidence. Like, we don’t believe in it buddy :|

[@DaretoDream814]

How, and why does the Menorah change from Original ancient Hebrew history of 7 to 9, or 10? This is crazy talk once we understand to follow the Bible as it is written and not just go long with man's imagination or interpretation of YAH WORD. Nowhere in the Bible (KJV), (Torah/Bible) is there an 8, 9, 10 ect Menorah. If you find so these particular Books mentioned, please share it here. ZECHARIAH 4:1-4

[@Mcurt007]

atheism ftw.

[@supermorshu]

its pure evil!!!!!

[@itibster]

"People who are Jewish" is an oxymoron.

[@comefeastwithme441]

Cool but not Christmas cool