Maccabean war vs long-lasting oil: What is the true essence of Hanukkah? - opinion
The Talmud says that on Hanukkah, we celebrate the miracle of the oil. Secularists claim the essence of Hanukkah is to celebrate the Maccabean victory.
An illustrative image of a Hanukkah menorah (hanukkiah) being lit in Israel.(photo credit: FLASH90)BySTEWART WEISS
