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HOLIDAYS AND HOLY DAYS
KHANUKKAH
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KHAG SAMEAKH, EVERYONE!!!
The historical account of Khanukkah occurred in the second century BC. It is about the Jews who were under Anitochus' rule in Judea. Antiochus was an evil ruler who forced the Jewish People from following the Torah, and assimilate to the Greek pagan culture. Antiochus went even further and ultimately defiled hwhy's Temple. One group of Jews, called the Maccabees, refused to submit to Antiochus' rule and revolted against his reign. They were against heavy odds with their forces against the mighty Greek army, but through a series of battles, the Maccabees defeated Antiochus' reign in the land and reclaimed Judea and the Temple. They also cleansed hwhy's Temple, rededicated it to Him, and claimed an eight day celebration for a remembrance of the temple's rededication starting on the 25th of Kislev. They called the feast celebration Khanukkah.
The Hebrew word for dedication is "khah-nook-kah"- Khet, Nun, Kaph, Heh (hknx). It is from Strong's concordance number 2598, and its defintion
From H2596; initiation, that is, consecration: - dedicating (-tion).
from 2596 khah-nakh (Knx), and its definition
A primitive root; properly to narrow (compare H2614); figuratively to initiate or discipline: - dedicate, train up.
This is a PDF of all five books of the Maccabees.
Right click the link and choose "Save As"
Henry Cotton (1789-1879)- The Five Books Of Maccabees In English (1832)
Note: the 1st and 2nd Maccabees commonly in the Apocrypha is the 2nd and 3rd books in Cotton's book.
This is an account which talks about the upcoming time of Khanukkah, and it is noted in the book of Genesis
Genesis 18:1-15
Gen 18:1 And hwhy appeared unto him among the Oaks of Mamre: and he was sitting at the entrance of the tent according to the heat of the day; 2 and lifted (was bearing up) his eyes, and looked, and behold, Three Men were standing upon him: and saw, and ran to meet Them from the entrance of the tent, and he bowed to the earth, 3 And said, Adonai, if now I have found favor in Your Eyes, do you not now pass over (go over) from upon Your servant: 4 Take now a little water, and wash Your feet, and stay under the tree: 5 and I will fetch a morsel of bread, and refresh Your Hearts; afterward, You may pass over (go over): for upon thus You are passing over (going over) upon Your servant. And They said, So you shall do as which you have said.
6 And Abraham hurried to the tent towards Sarah, and said, Haste! Three measures of fine flour, knead, and make cakes! 7 And Abraham ran to the herd, and fetched a tender and good son of a herd, and gave to the young man; and hurried to prepare (do) him. 8 And he took butter, and kheylev-milk, and a son of the herd that was prepared, and was set (given) to Their Faces; and he stood upon Them under the tree, and They ate.
9 And They said to him, Where is Sarah your wife? And said, Behold, is in the tent. 10 And said, Returning, I will return to you according to the time of life; and behold, a son shall be to Sarah, your wife. And Sarah was listening at the entrance of the tent, and he was behind him. 11 And Abraham and Sarah were old, going in the days; had ceased (idled) to be to Sarah the path according of women. 12 And Sarah, she laughed in her nearness, to say, After my failure, shall she be to me pleasure, and my lord is old? 13 And hwhy said to Abraham, To why this did Sarah laugh, to say, That indeed, truly, I shall birth? And I, I am old? 14 Is a Word too difficult from hwhy? I will return to you by the appointed time according to the time of life, and to Sarah shall be a son. 15 And Sarah, she denied, to say, I did not laugh; for she was afraid. And said, No; but you did laugh.
Based on my teaching "When Was Yeshua Born? Evidence Based On Scriptural Facts", Isaac was born on the first day of the Biblical High Holy Day of Sukkoth. This account would have most likely occurred around the time of the conception for Sarah which would fit in the time of Khanukkah in order for Isaac to be born on Sukkoth.
KHANUKKAH IN THE BRITH KHADASHAH
These are the accounts of Khanukkah in the Brith Khadashah
Luke 1:24-48
Luke 1:24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, 25 Thus hath hwhy dealt with me in the days wherein He looked on me, to take away my reproach among men. 26 And in the sixth month the Messenger Gabriel was sent from hwhy unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the Messenger came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, hwhy is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the Messenger said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with hwhy. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call His Name, YESHUA. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and hwhy Elohim shall give unto Him the throne of His father, David: 33 And he shall reign over the House of Jacob for ever; and of his Kingdom there shall be no end. 34 Then said Mary unto the Messenger, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that Holy Thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of Elohim. 36 And, behold, thy cousin, Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. 37 For with hwhy nothing shall be impossible. 38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of hwhy; be it unto me according to thy word. And the Messenger departed from her.
Yeshua, the Messiah, was conceived during the festival of Khanukkah, and nine months later, Yeshua would have been born on the first day of Sukkoth.
YESHUA AND KHANUKKAH
Yeshua also observed Khanukkah, which is noted in the Gospel of John
John10:22
Joh 10:22 And it was at Jerusalem the Feast of the Dedication [Khanukkah], and it was winter. 23 And Yeshua walked in the Temple in Solomon's Porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about Him, and said unto Him, How long dost Thou make us to doubt? If Thou be the Messiah, tell us plainly. 25 Yeshua answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's Name, they bear witness of Me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of My sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear My Voice, and I know them, and they follow Me: 28 And I give unto them Eternal Life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My Hand. 29 My Father, which gave them Me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of My Father's Hand. 30 I and My Father are One. 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone Him. 32 Yeshua answered them, Many Good Works have I shewed you from My Father; for which of those Works do ye stone Me? 33 The Jews answered Him, saying, For a Good Work we stone Thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that Thou, being a Man, makest Thyself Elohim. 34 Yeshua answered them, Is it not written in your Torah, I said, Ye are elohim? 35 If He called them elohim, unto whom the Word of hwhy came, and the Scripture cannot be broken; 36 Say ye of Him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of Elohim? 37 If I do not the Works of My Father, believe Me not. 38 But if I do, though ye believe notMe, believe the Works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in Me, and I in Him. 39 Therefore they sought again to take Him: but He escaped out of their hand, 40 And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there He abode. 41 And many resorted unto Him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this Man were true. 42 And many believed on Him there.
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VIDEO TEACHINGS
There are many teachings on Khanukkah. Here are some of them:
EDDIE CHUMNEY
Hanukkah - A Prophecy of the End of Days
MARK BILTZ
Hanukkah and the End Times (2013)
NEHEMIAH GORDON
The Ancient Hebrew Roots of Hanukkah
PBS
Mysteries of the Bible: Maccabees: Revolution and Redemption- The Story of Hanukkah
(This is a documentary program of the Maccabees that aired on PBS. It is interesting to watch)
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AUDIOS
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AVIAD COHEN- Supersonics Vol. 1 - The Good News (2011)
Declaration of Truth (Yochanan 10:22-42)
First Book of The Maccabees Audio
Second Book of the Maccabees- Audio
Third Book of the Maccabees- Audio (No text) in five parts
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The Fourth Book of Maccabees
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MUSIC
PBS
A Taste Of Chanukah (Concert) (1999/2006)
Ocho Kandelikas
To me, this is the best version of this song.
MY MUSIC
I arranged a very short version of "In My Window". It is only 105 seconds long. I arranged them in two different keys.
In My Window (in F# Minor)
In My Window (in G Minor)
STING
Gabriel's Message (1987)
ENSEMBLE FOR EARLY MUSIC, Frederick Renz:
Christesmas In Anglia, Early Music For Chirstmastide (1979)
Nowell, Nowell, This Is The Salutacion (15th Cent.)
(This song is about Gabriel's greeting to Mary)
MARTY GOETZ
Chanukah
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KHANUKKAH ORATORIO
GEORGE FREDERICK HANDEL: Judas Maccabaeus (1746)
Perfromed by The Kings Consort; Robert King, conductor (1992)
This oratorio is 2 1/2 hours long. It comes in two compact discs.
Oratorio Libretto Text
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DISC ONE
1. Overture: [Grave]-Allegro-Lentement-Allegro
2.
Act 1: (Chorus: Israelites) Mourn,
ye afflicted children
3. Act 1: Recitative (Israelitish Man) Well, may your sorrows, brethren, flow
4. Act 1: Duet (Israelitish Woman and Man) From this dread scene, theses adverse pow'rs
5.
Act 1: (Chorus: Israelites) For Sion lamentation make
6.
Act 1: Recitative (Israelitish Man) Not vain is all this storm of grief
7.
Act 1: Air (Israelitish Man) Pious orgies, pious airs
8.
Act 1: (Chorus: Israelites) Oh Father, whose almighty pow'r
9.
Act 1: Recitative (Simon) I feel, I feel the Deity within
10.
Act 1: Air (Simon) Arm, arm, ye brave! A noble cause
11.
Act 1: Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) Tis well, my friends; with
transport I
behold
12.
Act 1: Air (Judas Maccabaeus) Call forth thy pow'rs, my soul, and dare
13.
Act 1: Recitative (Israelitish Woman) To Heav'n's almighty King we kneel
14.
Act 1: Air (Israelitish Woman) Oh liberty, thou choicest treasure
15.
Act 1: Air (Israelitish Woman) Come, ever-smiling liberty
16.
Act 1: Recitative (Israelitish Man) Oh Judas, may these noble views
inspire
17.
Act 1: Air (Israelitish Man) Tis liberty, dear liberty alone
18.
Act 1: Duet (Israelitish Woman and Man) Come, ever-smiling liberty
19.
Act 1: (Chorus: Israelites) Lead on. lead on! Judah disdains
20.
Act 1: Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) So will'd my father, now at rest
21.
Act 1: (Semi-Chorus: Israelites) Disdainful of danger, we'll rush on
the foe
22.
Act 1: Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) Ambition! if e'er honour was thine
aim
23.
Act 1: Air (Judas Maccabaeus) No unhallow'd desire
24.
Act 1: Recitative (Israelitish Man) Haste we, my brethren, haste we to
the
field
25.
Act 1: (Chorus: Israelites) Hear us, oh Lord, on Thee we call
26.
Act 2: (Chorus: Israelites) Fall'n is the foe; so fall Thy foes, oh
Lord!
27.
Act 2: Recitative (Israetlitish Man) Victorious hero! Fame shall tell
28.
Act 2: Air (Israelitish Man) So rapid thy course is
29.
Act 2: Recitative (Israelitish Man) Well may we hope our freedom to
receive
30.
Act 2: Duet (Israelitish Woman and Man)/(Chorus: Israelites) Sion now
her head
shall raise
31.
Act 2: Recitative (Israelitish Woman) Oh let eternal honours crown his
name
32.
Act 2: Aria (Israelitish Woman) From mighty kings he took the spoil
For
numbers
11, and 26- After right click to save, right click the file to choose
what
program to open it with. Make sure it is the same format as the other
tracks.
DISC TWO
33.
Act 2: Duet (Israelitish Woman and Man)/(Chorus: Israelites) Hail,
hail, Judea.
Happy land!
34.
Act 2: Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) Thanks to my brethren; but look up
to
Heav'n
35.
Act 2: Air (Judas Maccabaeus) How vain is man, who boasts In fight
36.
Act 2: Recitative (Messenger- countertenor) Oh Judas, oh my brethren!
38.
Act 2: Recitative (Simon) Be comforted, nor think these plagues are sent
39.
Act 2: Air (Simon) The Lord worketh wonders
40.
Act 2: Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) My arms! Against this Gorgias will
I go
42.
Act 2: Recitative (Simon) Enough! To heav'n we leave the rest
43.
Act 2: Air (Simon) With pious hearts, and brave as pious
45
Act 2: Air (Israelitish Woman) Wise man, flatt'ring, may deceive us
47.
Act 3: Air (Priest) Father of Heav'n! From Thy eternal throne
49.
Act 3: Air (Israelitish Woman) So shall the lute and harp awake
53.
Act 3: (Chorus: Israelites) Sing unto God, and high affections raise
54.
Act 3: Recitative (Judas Maccabaeus) Sweet flow the strains, that
strike my
feasted ear
55.
Act 3: Air (Judas Maccabaeus) With honour let desert be crown'd
57.
Act 3: (Chorus: Israelites) To our great God be all the honour giv'n
58.
Act 3: Recitative (Israelitish Woman) Again to earth let gratitude
descend
59.
Act 3: Air (Israelitish Woman) Oh! lovely peace, with plenty crown'd
For numbers 34, 50, and 56- After right click to save, right click the file to choose what program to open it with. Make sure it is the same format as the other tracks.
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MUSIC VIDEOS
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MACCABEATS
Hasmonean - A Hamilton Hanukkah (New Video)
Making Latkas (A new video)
Candlelight
Shine
Miracle
Burn
All About That Neis
Candles on the Sill
I Have a Little Dreidel
Illuminating Hanukkah
STAND FOUR (Part of the Maccabeats Group)
Eight Nights
SIX13
Feliz Chanukah (Live)
Six13 presents: A Nice Jewish Boy Band Chanukah
"Mensch Yourself" for Chanukah with Six13!
A Hamilton Chanukah (introduced by President Barack Obana)
Watch Me
Shake It Off
Chanukah Rights
Bohemian Chanukah (a Queen Adaptation)
A Star Wars Chanukah
Arianukah (An Ariana Grande Chanukah)
West Side Chanukah Story
SIX13 AND FRIENDS
Haneirot Halalu (Chanukah Song) (with friends)
Click on the link
SIX13 AND NYC (NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNAGOGUE FAITH (NCSY) INCLUDING )
I Light It
(Chanukah Musical Remix)
MATISYAHU
Happy Hanukkah
Miracle
Miracle- Video Version
NEIL DIAMOND
Adam Sandler's Hanukkah Song
PETER, PAUL AND MARY: A Holiday Concert (1988)
Light One Candle
(A Khanukkah Song)
Right click link, and choose Save As
(Note: It can only be played on Real Player)d
CANADIAN BRASS
Maoz Tsur
Dreydl
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MOVIE
The Old Testament (The Maccabees Movie) (1963)
Though it is not accurate, it is worth watching. It is on You Tube. Get your popcorn ready and enjoy.
That ends the information on Khanukkah.
I hope it is a benefit to you.
Any questions or comments can be written to
the.aleph-tav.project@msn.com
SHALOM
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