Tonight is the third night of the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. Though it often coincides with the Christmas season (and is sometimes treated as a sort of Jewish version thereof), Chanukah is actually a minor holiday that commemorates two events: a historical military rebellion and an eight-night miracle. In neither the battles nor the miracle [...]
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Where Are the Women in Chanukah?
Posted in Women's History, tagged Chanukah, Judaism, religion, women's history on December 3, 2010, | 1 Comment »
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