Happy Hanukkah Since 165 BCE

Nadene Goldfoot                                                  

      In Sderot , Israeli soldiers secure an area near the bodies of civilians killed by a Palestinian militant attack. .

Remembering from 165 BCE our victory in succeeding to fight for Freedom led by JUDAH MACCABEE over the immense Assyrian -Greek Empire who were trying to replace Judaism with the worship of idols. 

And here we are, still fighting for freedom in 2023 CE.:  2,188 years later.  Remember October 7th. 

        Our Hannukiah                                          

                         Sufganiot (filled donuts)

                        More sufaniot                                
                   

                         potato latkas

                                                       

      Gift giving comes in the form of Chanukah Gelt-or gifts for the 8 nights

Our remembrance commences today when we light our 1st candle to remember our re-dedication of the Temple to reclaim their sacred space.   They had enough oil for one night, and it lasted for 8 nights; which is why we light 8 candles over 8 nights. Because of the oil, we eat foods fried in oil-and no doubt olive oil is the best.