THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Monday, November 28, 1994 TAG: 9411280059
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A1 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Short : 32 lines
The Amick family -Darcy, David, Samantha and Michael -light the
first candle of Hanukkah in their Chesapeake home on Sunday.
The children have games that teach the history of the event.
The story of Hanukkah
In 165 B.C., after a three-year struggle, the Jews in Judea defeated
the Syrian leader Antiochus IV- a major achievement by Judas
Maccabeus and his forces. They held festivities in the Temple in
Jerusalem, rededicating it to God. After removing Syrian idols from
the temple, the Jews found only one small container of oil with
which to light their holy lamps. Miraculously, it provided oil for
eight days.<
Each evening, another candle is lighted on the Hanukkah menorah.
This year, Jewish leaders hope to emphasize the holiday's religious
aspect.
[story, page A3]
by CNB