#Hanukkah is a story of resilience and the fight for freedom—symbolized not by a sword, but by a candelabra. Each night, Jews light the hanukkiah, adding one candle at a time until all nine shine brightly. A Judaic studies professor reflects on its meaning. theconversation.com/at-hanukka… #religion #judaism #bible
At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from the desert tabernacle to synagogues today
The Hanukkah story centers on rekindling the eternal light in the Temple, a symbol of God’s presence. Similarly, the Ner Tamid above the ark in synagogues is never supposed to go out.The Conversation
