Is Channukah Unique?

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December 24 2024
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Halacha:
Chanukah 
Machshava:
Chanukah 

Collections: Miracles Then and Today

References: Rosh Hashana: 18B ,  Pesachim: 108B  

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Megillat Taanit is a record of about 40 holidays from the 2nd temple period including Channukah. Why do we celebrate Channukah and not the others today? What makes Channukah special and what are the Halachic ramifications that help us connect more deeply to this holiday today?

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