Hanukkah Series
Here is a compilation of Hanukkah Series by year: 2021 Series: Hasmonean Rulers Simon Thassi – Founder of a State John Hyrcanus – Push Out,…
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Miriam – He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
The last Hasmonean leader for the holiday is Miriam. Although she was never a ruler in her own right, Miriam did influence greatly her husband,…
Antigonus – The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend
We ended our story with the darkest of the dark – it was the night of the new moon. But one thing that is true…
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Aristobulus II – Calling the Romans
What happens when you want power so badly that you will literally do anything to get it? Meet Aristobulus II. Aristobulus II was the youngest…
Hyrcanus II – All the Ways to Lead a People
Things are about to get messy – really messy. So let’s try to make some order out of the chaos. In order to do that,…
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Salome Alexandra – Queen of Zion
We don’t know much about Salome Alexandra’s upbringing or family and yet she would rule Judea for almost a decade from 76 to 67 BCE.…
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