Much more than the "Jewish alternative" to Christmas, Hanukkah, which
means "dedication", recalls a dark time in the history of our Jewish
people, and our miraculous deliverance from that darkness. This eight-
day holiday commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the army of
Antiochus Epiphanes, a time when God preserved and protected his
people through the heroic act of a small band of Jewish guerilla
fighters. For Jewish people, it's a time to light the menorah (also
called a hanukkiah), give gifts, sing songs and feel proud that we
were able to stand up to our enemies. For Jewish believers in Jesus,
the "festival of lights" or festival of dedication, reminds us of the
deliverance we have is through "the Light of the world." In this
section, you'll see how Jews for Jesus celebrate Hanukkah in this
light and how Hanukkah is a great time to share Y'shua's light with
others.
Shop at our online store for menorahs and dreidels to celebrate
Hanukkah. Send some e-cards or make some latkes.
http://www.jewsforjesus.org/judaica/hanukkah