Community Corner
Jet Helps Festival of Lights Shine in Chatham
Michael Tannenbaum helps light menorah in Reasoner Park Thursday night.
The Jewish celebration known as The Festival of Lights, or more commonly, Hanukkah, is rooted in history and traditions. Perhaps the most recognized and celebrated Hanukkah tradition is the lighting, or kindling, of the Hanukkah menorah.
According to sacred ordinance, upon reclaiming the Temple of Jerusalem, the Jews were only able to find a single vat of consecrated oil, enough to light the menorah for one day. They decided to light the menorah anyway in the faith that God would provide for them. The menorah, with one day's oil, continued to burn for eight days. This was exactly the amount of time required to prepare and consecrate more oil, hence the miracle of the oil.
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