Hanukkah is remembered for the one-day flask of oil that burned for eight days and for a small army defeating a much larger force. These miracles are tied to the spiritual commitment that drove the people of that era to act. The menorah we light today publicizes not only the events but the forces behind them.

Ideally, the menorah is placed where it can be seen by those passing outside. When danger made public display unsafe, the menorah was lit inside as a temporary measure for periods when public lighting could........

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