What is Hannukah? The Multiple Stories of Hanukkah with Cantor Lehrman
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • 26 Kislev 5786
7:15 PM - 8:15 PMThe story we tell about our holidays impacts our own theologies and how we celebrate. So, what is the story of Hanukkah? If our understanding of Hanukkah is that the Maccabees lit the menorah for eight nights, then why does surplus oil merit its own individual holiday? And why did the candles need to be lit for eight nights in the first place? Together, we will delve into ancient texts to understand different explanations for Hanukkah's significance and learn about its connection to the holiday of Sukkot. Let's find a story that works for us today.
This is a hybrid experience - both in-person and on Zoom.
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