This week the children enjoyed learning the story of Chanukah. Having spent a week appreciating life for the Jewish people in the Beis Hamikdash (Holy Temple), it was very meaningful for them when we told the story of King Antiochus messing up the Beis Hamikdash, and then the story of finding the oil with a special seal.
They understood the 2 miracles that we celebrate:
1. The Miracle of the SMALL group of Jews, being able to chase away the HUGE army of King Antiochus.
2. The miracle of the TINY bit of oil, lasting for 8 days (instead of 1) and that was exactly how long it took to make new oil!
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| witnessing Antiochus men breaking the seal of the kohen |
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| gathering around the pitcher of oil, to witness the special seal of the Kohen. |
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| Kohen lighting the Menorah |
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