...culture. Judah Maccabee led the revolt against the Syrian-Greek army and was victorious, despite the fact that the Jewish...Temple in Jerusalem had been defiled by the invading Syrian-Greek army. It was traditional to light a special lamp in the...

...rededication, will begin. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah observes the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian-Greek armies in the Temple in Jerusalem and celebrates the miraculous burning of the lamp oil for eight days. (When the temple...

...culture. Judah Maccabee led the revolt against the Syrian-Greek army and was victorious, despite the fact that the Jewish...Temple in Jerusalem had been defiled by the invading Syrian-Greek army. It was traditional to light a special lamp in the Temple...