Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is a time to celebrate traditions, resilience, hope, and community.
Rabbi Amy Cohen from Shalom Austin joined Trevor Scott to share insights into the holiday’s history and customs.
“So the word Hanukkah actually means dedication. And what we’re talking about in celebrating is the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem, when Judah and the Maccabees were victorious. And that’s in the Book of Maccabees one and two. But then we also have the story of the oil, which really inspires the festival of lights.” she explained, “The story of the oil can be…..