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Times were tough. The Maccabees, that heroic family, were leading a revolt against the Seleucid Empire, who were trying to Hellenize Judea – to force Greek culture and religion upo...
And it's a feeling the Maccabees knew all too well. to a moment from their incredible story, specifically from the Book of Maccabees I, chapter 10. The scene is tense. Jonathan, br...
That’s the feeling I get when I read this passage from the First Book of Maccabees. We're in the midst of political machinations and power plays in the ancient Levant. Ptolemy, a k...
Sometimes, it's about more than just words. Sometimes, it's about tangible acts of kindness and understanding. In the ancient texts of The Book of Maccabees I, we find a fascinatin...
We find him at a pivotal moment in the First Book of Maccabees. The land of Israel is in turmoil. The Hasmoneans, that legendary family of Jewish warriors, have been fighting tooth...
That feeling – that’s what I want to talk about today. Imagine a time of immense struggle. Your people are oppressed, your sacred places desecrated. Hope seems lost. Then, a voice ...
We’re diving into the First Book of Maccabees, specifically chapter 14. It’s a fascinating read, full of political intrigue, military strategy, and, ultimately, the forging of a na...
It wasn't all that different from today, really — a mix of strategic interests, personal relationships, and, of course, good old-fashioned diplomacy. Let’s take a peek into The Boo...
About the moments when a community decides, "This is important. This needs to be remembered"? Let's travel back to a pivotal moment in Jewish history, a time of war, resilience, an...
