Chanukkah

A Guide for stimulating conversation and thoughts of Chanukkah, regarding the state in which one is dwelling.

What is the meaning of Chanukkah? What name is the celebration of Chanukkah called, and when is it observed? reference: 2 Maccabees 1:18. Yahuchannan/John 10:22

What other feast of the Teúwrah/Torah is made possible because of Chanukkah? Why is Chanukkah the basis for this other feast? reference: 2 Maccabees 1:18

What are the 12 Tribes, and what part of the Tabernacle do they pertain to, or what is there corresponding part of the anatomy in which one dwells? Use the meaning of the name of the tribe as a hint as to which land in which one resides/tabernacles. Sepher Maoshah BeRashshith/Genesis 29:31ff - Gen 30 i.e. RAuwaben/Reuben-state of sight/the eyes, SMB/Gen 29:32

In what ways did the kuwahnim/priests of the Maccabyahu Family-the Maccabees-cleanse the temple? reference: 2 Maccabees 10

Who provided the provisions for the rededication of the Temple? Where was the battle of the priest won? reference: 2 Maccabees 9:11-17

Review how MaShah/Moses and Yedidyahu/Solomon also dedicated the Mishkan/Tabernacle. Note the correlation of the festival of 8 days. reference: 2 Maccabees 2:10-12;

What subject of documentation is preserved as a result of the dedication of one's dwelling state? reference: 2 Maccabees 2:13-15

What other manner did Yahushúo cleanse the Temple? What is the significance of the manner in which Yahushúo cleanses the Temple? reference: Yahuchannan/John 2:15-16

Write 12 words or Names with the Ancient Letters? How do the terms that you have written convey the states in which one tabernacles?