The Story of Chanukah

More than two thousand years ago, in the year 165 B.C.E., the Jewish people were ruled by the cruel Syrian king, Antiochus. He drove the Jewish people out of the Temple in Jerusalem and ordered them to worship idols. Those who refused his decree were killed. The Jews, led by Mattathias and his five sons, fought the Syrians and won back the Temple. They found it filled with altars and idols. After working hard to repair it, they discovered only enough oil for one day. When the oil burned for eight days, it was considered a miracle. We remember this miracle each year by lighting the Chanukah menorah.

Our sages emphasize the importance of publicizing the Chanukah miracle through lighting the menorah where all can see. We hope that our decorations help fulfill this mitzvah.


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The Chanukah House is located at

6721 Greenspring Avenue Baltimore, MD 21209

One Block North of Smith Avenue

The Chanukah House
is located at

6721 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209