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WATCH: Maccabees’ message of hope shines in special Chanukah anthem
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The heroes of the Chanukah story refused to submit to Greek tormentors, inspiring each generation to stand strong in the face of life’s challenges.
American-Israeli singer Yerachmiel’s Chanukah anthem presents the Maccabees’ brave stand against Seleucid Greeks as a potent reminder to maintain hope in the face of seemingly impossible odds.
The song tells the story of Chanukah’s heroes and their resolve to maintain faith, even in the darkest of times.
“Never give up,” the chorus reminds us, “oil will rise to the top!”
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