THE GREATEST MIRACLE OF ALL

 

On the evening of the 14th December 2025, corresponding to the 24th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev, Jewish people all over the world will light the first ‘Hanukkah’ candle to begin celebrating the eight day festival of ‘Hanukkah’ which is celebrated by Jewish people to commemorate the victory of the Jews over the Hellenist Syrians in 165 BCE, when the Maccabees, sons of the Priestly Hasmonean family, led the Jews in their revolt against the Syrian overlords.

 

Following their victory, the Maccabees entered the Holy Temple in Jerusalem defiled by the Syrian invaders, cleansed it, and dedicated it anew to the service of G-d.

However, when the Judean heroes were making ready to rededicate the Temple, they were unable to find enough undefiled oil to light the lamps.

However, in one of the Temple chambers, they came upon a small jar of oil which, under normal circumstances, would have lasted only one evening. Miraculously, this small amount of oil kept the Temple lights burning not for one night, but for eight nights until new oil, fit for use in the temple, could be obtained.

This is the miracle commemorated by the kindling of the ‘Hanukkah’ lights.