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Calories and Candlelight – Chanucah in Israel

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Shimona from the Palace

Tonight is the first night of Chanucah, the Feast of Lights, when we remember how the Maccabees and their tiny army took on the might of the Greek Empire – and won. About 2,200 years ago, the Seleucid king of … Continue reading →

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Candles and Calories

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

Tonight is the first night of Chanucah, the Feast of Lights, when we remember how the Maccabees and their tiny army took on the might of the Greek Empire – and won. But that’s not what we are celebrating when … Continue reading →

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