Benjamin Sacks (1903–2007)wrote The Story of Chanukah early in his life as a succinct and engaging account of the Jewish festival’s origins. Sacks crafted this work to educate readers on the historical rebellion of the Maccabees and the spiritual significance of Chanukah, blending narrative history with religious context.
The Story of Chanukah recounts the dramatic origins of the Jewish Festival of Lights through a vivid historical narrative. Benjamin Sacks presents how, under the oppressive rule of Antiochus IV and the ensuing struggle led by Mattathias and his sons—most famously Judas Maccabeus—the Jewish people reclaimed their right to worship freely and restored the desecrated Temple in Jerusalem. This work connects the courageous military struggle and the miracle of the menorah’s oil to the enduring tr… Read More
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