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Vince Cable’s message for Hanukkah

By | Tue 12th December 2017 - 7:00 am

Here is Vince Cable’s message for Hanukkah.

As we usher in the long, dark nights of winter, so begins the Jewish festival of lights. Hanukkah is a celebration of one of the greatest miracles in the Jewish history and for more than two millennia, Jews everywhere have celebrated the wonder of the lamp that miraculously burned for 8 days.

The story of Hanukkah is a story of faith and hope even in the most difficult of circumstances. It is also a reminder of the strength and resilience of the Jewish community; a strength we continue to see, even today, in the continued fight against anti-Semitism, hate and discrimination.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and peaceful Hanukkah. Chanukah Sameach!

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4 Comments

  • Helen Dudden 12th Dec '17 - 9:56am

    Thank you. Whatever you celebrate in the coming season, may I wish you the very best.

  • Michael BG 12th Dec '17 - 1:54pm

    Happy Hanukkah.

    I was thinking about Hanukkah after reading your comments, Helen in this thread – https://www.libdemvoice.org/observations-of-an-ex-pat-adventures-in-israel-56075.html. Do you know when the events remembered at Hanukkah took place and why the Temple needed to be re-dedicated?

  • Helen Dudden 13th Dec '17 - 9:35pm

    Because…………then the miracle of a little oil going a long way. I don’t have to provide you with any answers. At this special time and other time. It’s a time to enjoy and be thankful for what I have.
    Now I don’t argue with you, I don’t need too.

  • Michael BG 15th Dec '17 - 1:02am

    @ Helen Dudden

    You are correct you don’t have to answer my questions or engage in a debate with anyone who comments on your comments. However engaging with people who post here is why I post here.

    The answer to my questions are – 165 BCE and because a Greek king called Antiochus IV Epiphanes had taken control of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem and dedicated it to Zeus a couple of years earlier. Hanukkah (חנכת) is Jewish for dedication!

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