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Chanukah is the Jewish mid-winter Festival of Lights (chag ha-urim) which commemorates
the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of King Antiochus Epiphanes IV of Syria in
165 B.C.E. Legend has it that a small cruse of oil, when used to relight the menorah in the
Temple, miraculously lasted for eight days. In fact, Chanukah means dedication and marks
the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following its desecration by the Syrians. Jews
throughout the world celebrate Chanukah for eight days, beginning the 25th day of the
Hebrew month of Kislev. Last year, Chanukah was celebrated beginning sundown December
23, 1997 through sundown December 31, 1997.
WE SAID "NO NUKES!"