Tuesday, Kislev 24, 5772 / December 20, 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011, Jews all over the world will welcome the holiday of Hanukkah with the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle.

Q. The heroes of Hanukkah are the Macabees. What does "Macabee" stand for? 

A. Macabee is an acronym for the four words, "Mi Kamocha Ba'elim Ado-nei" - "Who is like You among the heavenly powers O' God".   This was on their banner while waging war against their enemies. 

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