Happy Chanukah.
“Chanukah or Hanukah is a Jewish holiday commemorating the re-dedication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid (Greek) Empire.” - Wikipedia On the 25th Day of Kislev, Maccabees (Jews) fighting the Greeks found just enough lamp oil for a single night. The oil lasted eight days and nights: During Chanukah eight candles are lit upon a Menorah. Chanukah "is also known as Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication." - Wikipedia 2015 is the year 5776 in the Hebrew Calendar. It is 4713 in the Chinese and 3102 in the Hindu calendars. Please give to the Jewish World Service/ 45 West 36th Street, 11th Floor/ New York, New York, 10018/ 212-792-2900
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