Maccabees, priestly family of Jews who organized a successful rebellion against the Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV in Judaea and restored the defiled Temple of Jerusalem. After reconsecrating the Temple, an event commemorated annually by the Hanukkah festival, the Maccabees established the Hasmonean dynasty.
Rochester, N.Y.— Hanukkah celebrations continued in Rochester Friday on the first full day of Hanukkah.Mayor Malik Evans joined Rabbi Vogel for a menorah light
At a moment in history when there are so many conflicts among peoples here and abroad, let us put our differences aside and celebrate this wonderful season in a spirit of togetherness.
Maccabees, priestly family of Jews who organized a successful rebellion against the Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV in Judaea and restored the defiled Temple of Jerusalem. After reconsecrating the Temple, an event commemorated annually by the Hanukkah festival, the Maccabees established the Hasmonean dynasty.
Like many families who chose to break convention and live outside of major Jewish centers, we have experienced a range of attitudes towards Jews.The post Finding meaning this Chanukah season