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What group began Hanukkah?
The Jews.Answer:The Maccabees. They were aligned with the Torah-sages, and together they instituted the festival of Hanukkah.
Who delivered the the Jews and instituted Hanukkah?
The Maccabees delivered the Jews, with the help of God. They, with the cooperation of the Torah-sages of their time, instituted Hanukkah.See also the Related Link.More about Hanukkah
Why were the Maccabees important?
The Maccabees revolted against the Syrian-Greeks not to achieve political independence, but in order to be able to observe the commands of the Torah, which the Syrian-Greeks had forbidden at the instigation of the Hellenizing (irreligious) Jews. If it were not for the action of the Maccabees, who knows if religious Jewry would have been able to continue.
What advantage did the Maccabees have over the Syrians?
Fear and love of God, the desire to be able to observe the Torah unimpeded, and God's help.
What advantages did the maccabees have over the Syrians?
Fear and love of God, the desire to be able to observe the Torah unimpeded, and God's help.
Who do Jews believe received the Torah from god where did he received the Torah?
We believe that Moses received the Torah from the top of Mt. Sinai.
Does a humanistic believe in the Torah?
Yes, a Humanistic Jew believes in the Torah.
What do you need to believe in to be Jewish?
The Torah.
Is the word Torah capitalized?
I believe Torah is capitalized when refering to the chumash (five books of Moses), since it is a proper noun. However, when used in the general sense, I heard beautiful torah at his table, I believe it isn't capitalized.
Who believes in the Torah?
Many Traditional Jews believe the Torah was given to Moses directly from God. Others believe God dictated it to Moses. Many non-Orthodox Jews believe the Torah was inspired by God, but written by Moses and/or other annonymous writers. And there are many other views as well, including those Jews who believe the Torah was completely man-made with no divine element at all.
What is the Conclusion of Orthodox Judiasm?
We follow the Torah to the best of our abilities. we believe in one G-D and that the Torah is all from Him. we believe in what our great rabbis/sages teach us.
When did Maccabees die?
Maccabees died in -167.
