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November 22, 2021

Unlike the Ancient Greeks, Jews See in Fire a Symbol of Divine Benevolence

The menorah and a tale of two flames.

The holiday of Hanukkah, which begins this weekend, celebrates the victory of Jews committed to maintaining their unique traditions against the overwhelming cultural force of Hellenistic civilization—and the powerful empire behind it—with the lighting of candles. For Meir Soloveichik, it is thus an opportunity to contrast the Hellenic and Judaic attitudes toward fire:

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