Scripture Reading for December 15, 2018
Torah: Genesis 44:18-17:27, “Vayigash” (and he drew near … ) Haftorah: Ezekiel 37:15-20 New Testament: Ephesians 2:1-10 Gospel: Matthew 24:29-31, “Acari Zarai” (After the tribulation … )
Qumranology: What is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is not one of the biblical feasts or festivals that is prescribed in the Torah, like Sukkot, Shavuot, or Passover. It is a tradition started by the sages. The story of Hanukkah actually comes from the First Book of Maccabees. That is not part of the Hebrew Cannon, just like it is not part…