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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.
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∙ 11y agoTHe Maccabean Revolt of 165 BCE was led by Judah Maccabee. Hanukkah was instituted as a holiday by the Torah-sages at that time (Talmud, Shabbat 21b), which included the Maccabees. It's also mentioned in the ancient Book of Maccabees (I, 4:56-59; and II, 1:18), and Josephus (Antiquities ch.12).
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∙ 11y agoThe Maccabees delivered the Jews, with the help of God. They, with the cooperation of the Torah-sages of their time, instituted Hanukkah.
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Delivered the Jews and instituted Hanukkah two words?
Judah Maccabee.
When did Jews celebrate Hanukkah?
Hanukkah begins in December or late November, and lasts eight days. It was first instituted 2175 years ago.For more about Hanukkah:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
What country started celebrating Hanukkah?
The Jewish sages who instituted the celebrating of Hanukkah 2170 years ago were in Judea (Israel) and were acting with the concurrence of the Jewish sages elsewhere as well. Jews everywhere commenced celebrating it.
How many Jews celebrate Hanukkah?
Almost all Jews celebrate Hanukkah.
What do Jews celebrate at Christmastime?
Nothing. December 25 is an ordinary weekday in Judaism. The Jewish religious festival of Hanukkah is celebrated in December or late November. It has no connection to any Christian occasion. Hanukkah was instituted 2180 years ago.For more about Hanukkah:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
What do jews celebrate for christmas?
Nothing. December 25 is an ordinary weekday in Judaism.The Jewish religious festival of Hanukkah is celebrated in December or late November. It has no connection to any Christian occasion. Hanukkah was instituted 2180 years ago.For more about Hanukkah:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
Why do Jews think that everybody should celebrate Hanukkah?
They don't. Jews believe that Jews should celebrate Hanukkah.
What group began Hanukkah?
The Jews.Answer:The Maccabees. They were aligned with the Torah-sages, and together they instituted the festival of Hanukkah.
Jews practice the beautification of the what during Hanukkah?
Jews practice the beautification of the menorah during Hanukkah.
Where is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is celebrated in the home, by Jews around the world.
Do Jews eat on Hanukkah?
Yes. Hanukkah is not a fasting holiday.
How is France and Hanukkah connected?
France and Hanukkah are not connected. However, French Jews celebrate Hanukkah, just like Jews in all other countries.
