Jew vs Jew: The real Hanukkah story and why it matters - opinion

Hanukkah is, quite frankly, the most misunderstood holiday in all of Judaism. Its real story is not of Jews vs Seleucids, but of Jews vs Jews.

TOURING MASADA – a symbol of Jews fighting against great odds, defending Judaism became the model of the modern state of Israel.

TOURING MASADA – a symbol of Jews fighting against great odds, defending Judaism became the model of the modern state of Israel.

(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

ByMICAH HALPERN

DECEMBER 1, 2021 20:58