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The true story of Hanukkah

Faced with the might of the Greek Empire, some Jews in the ancient world tried to become more Greek than a tub of yogurt. Others, such as the Hasmoneans, stood up for their Jewish values — no matter the cost. But just how far were the Maccabees prepared to go to ensure the continuation of the Jewish people and why do we remember them to this day?

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