Connections between Chanukah, Mikeitz, and 2025

The year 2025 is full of noteworthy events to watch and stay tuned in for. For example, did you know that the last night of Chanukah 2024 fell on the first day of the Gregorian calendar in 2025? That's right! January 1, 2025, was not...

Chanukah: The Reality of Light

The story of Chanukah is the story of a miracle. The menorah in the Temple, with only enough oil to stay lit for one day, burns for eight days. However there is much more to this story. Was the relighting in a Temple that had been...

Chanukah: The Light Within

Chanukah is a joyous time of year! It’s a time for family gatherings, fried foods, dreidel games, gift-giving, and lighting candles for eight days to remember an important miracle and the victory of a small nation over a mighty empire. But the...

Chanukah and Hellenism

Greek mythology is like one big soap opera involving love affairs, wars, triumph, and tragedy acted out by an array of gods, goddesses, men, and women. Harmless stuff, right? Alexander the Great didn’t just defeat other nations; he merged them...

Chanukah through a Biblical Lens

Chanukah is about a group of Jews who knew their God. Though the odds were slim, this one absolute kept them going. They knew that they could end their exile from the truth if they could fight for what they believed in. Standing between the...

The Story You Probably Didn't Know about Chanukah

Chanukah changed the course of the world. After the events of the battle and miracle were all said and done, what is the backstory of this nearly hidden and crucial war? How did this historical writing only get into certain world texts? Ralph Messer will...

The Maccabee Heroes of Today

Imagine yourself standing in front of the Second Temple of Jerusalem during the Festival of Rededication on a winter day. From this scene, Ralph Messer takes you on a historical journey that points to your future. This journey first leads you back to the...

Chanukah: Then & Now

In the second century BCE, the Syrian-Greeks, led by Antiochus IV Epiphanes, ransacked and desecrated the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Shabbat, circumcision, Torah study, and adherence to kashrut (Jewish dietary laws) were all outlawed. In an act of heroism...

Chanukah: The Past, Present, & Future

Have you ever heard the phrase, "history repeats itself"? Consider for a moment why this is and what it means concerning the story of Chanukah. The story of Chanukah is one of standing up for what is right. This message from the past stays with us in our...

The Story of Chanukah

“Chanukah” comes from the Hebrew word for “dedication.” Chanukah is also known as the Festival of Re-dedication, as it commemorates the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, as well as the miracle of the oil that lasted...

The Legends of Christmas

In this dynamic teaching, Ralph Messer examines the many Christmas holiday traditions of today and traces them back to their origins in various cultures. Learn how pagan traditions from past civilizations have made their mark in modern-day society and...

Law of Difference - Chanukah: Kindling the Light of Distinction

Your difference makes a difference! Become the unique person God created you to be. You are not called to conformity in the midst of a foreign culture. Your difference determines your impact and awakens the world around you, while similarity slumbers in...

The Astonishing Truth about Christmas Origins

For many people, Christmas is a day of celebrating, gift-giving, and sharing fond memories with loved ones, friends, and family. But where exactly did Christmas, along with its many traditions, originate? Many counterfeits and fables have been used to...

Chanukah: Prophecy & Light

What is Chanukah? Why should we celebrate this eight-day Festival of Rededication? In this teaching, Ralph Messer illuminates Chanukah through the light of prophecy and the shadow of history, including Alexander the Great, and the occupation of Israel...

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Premium Chanukah Candles - Rainbow Stripes

Enhance your holiday celebration with these beautiful candles! Each of these traditional candles is hand dipped and hand decorated by skilled artisans. Their warm glow and festive look will bring the joy of Chanukah into your home. (Sized to fit most...