Chanukah

description of book Chanukah – Its history, observance, and significance / a presentation based on Talmudic and traditional sources What is Chanukah? To the devout, it is the spiritual glow of the menorah and its flames. To the child, it is dreidels, coins, and gifts. To the modern man it is a festival of freedom. But what is Chanukah–really? When did it happen? How long did it take to subdue Antiochus  and his army? Does it celebrate a genuine military victory? What is the spiritual significance? Who were the Maccabees? What are the prayers, laws and rituals of Chanukah? No other book on Chanukah has ever succeeded so well in weaving together so many of the festival’s threads to form a tapestry of beauty and richness.  This is the book for anyone who wants the answer to the question, “What is Chanukah?”