Sunday, November 30, 2008

8 Days of Chanuka #2

The actual finding of the pach shemen among the "sea of tumah," and that it was in a hidden place that was not made unholy by the Greeks as well was a miracle. So the finding of the oil on the 1st day was itslef a separate miracle from the candles lasting 8 days which we commemorate.
(HaEshkol)

The 1st day was established to be commemorated because there was a victory of the Prushim over the Tziddukim & Mit'yavnim on that day. And since the miracle was with the oil, Chazal established to light candles for the 1st day as well.
(Sfarim)

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