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That’s the feeling that practically leaps off the page of Megillat Antiochus, an ancient text that recounts the story of Hanukkah from a different angle. This isn't the familiar ta...
We're diving into Megillat Antiochus, also known as the Scroll of Antiochus, which recounts the story of Ḥanukkah – though it offers a unique perspective compared to the more famil...
That's exactly what happened to El’azar in the story of Megillat Antiochus. Megillat Antiochus, also known as the Scroll of Antiochus, is a fascinating little text. Think of it as ...
We all know the story of the Maccabees, the brave Jewish warriors who fought against the oppressive decrees of the Seleucid king Antiochus. But what happened after they won? Well, ...
It's more than just latkes and dreidels. It's a story of courage, faith, and a miraculous victory against all odds. But where do we really get the details of that story? We all kno...
The brave Ḥashmonaim rising up against the oppressive King Antiochus and his Greek armies. But what happened after they reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem? Well, the scroll known as...
We know the basics: the wicked Antiochus, the brave Maccabees, the miracle of the oil. But what about the other stories? The ones that didn't quite make the cut for the Book of Mac...
That’s where our story begins, with the Prayer of Manasseh. It's a short, powerful text, not found in the Hebrew Bible, but included in the Apocrypha, those fascinating books nestl...
Jewish tradition understands that feeling. Deeply. And it offers a lifeline. It's a lifeline we find in unexpected places – like the apocryphal Prayer of Manasseh. This short, powe...
