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BUSH SENDS HANUKKA GREETINGS
Jerusalem Post ^ | 12-09-01 | Jerusalem Post Staff

Posted on 12/08/2001 7:51:28 PM PST by onyx

BUSH SENDS HANUKKA GREETINGS

JERUSALEM (December 9) - US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush yesterday extended greetings to the Jewish people on the occasion of Hanukka.

"Hanukka celebrates the liberation of the ancient kingdom of Israel from foreign occupation.

"It teaches us that freedom must sometimes be fought for - a message that continues to resonate today," Bush said.

Hanukka is celebrated beginning tonight.

"Laura and I send our warmest greetings to all those celebrating Hanukka, the festival of lights," Bush said in comments released by the White House.

"The celebration of Hanukka is inspired by the story of the miracle of the lamp: how a ration of oil sufficient only for one day burned for eight.

"It is a holiday of hope that encourages trust in God's providence and God's purposes, even when we are threatened by darkness and destruction.

"Hanukka commemorates the reconsecration of the ancient temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees and their followers, after it had been desecrated.

"Hanukka celebrates the liberation of the ancient kingdom of Israel from foreign occupation. It teaches us that freedom must sometimes be fought for - a message that continues to resonate today.

"We join all people of Jewish faith in thanking God who has 'sustained us and enabled us to reach this season.'

"May the candles of Hanukka light our memories of those lost on September 11.

"And may this be a season of joy for us all."


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To: Torie; HiTech RedNeck
Hi Tech is quicker! Good translation work.
21 posted on 12/09/2001 12:01:24 AM PST by dennisw
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To: HiTech RedNeck; nopardons; broomhilda
We ARE using this thread to send our Hanukka greetings to our Jewish FReeper friends! (Gee, I wish there was only one way to spell it in English)!
23 posted on 12/09/2001 12:06:09 AM PST by onyx
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To: onyx

Have a Happy High-tech Hannuka as we celebrate the victory over those who would send us back to the 7th century.

24 posted on 12/09/2001 12:09:48 AM PST by spycatcher
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To: dennisw
Thank you, neighbor, and let's all hope that this holiday season remains as peaceful as it can under the circumstances.
25 posted on 12/09/2001 1:36:00 AM PST by backhoe
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To: dennisw
Thanks! You too!
26 posted on 12/09/2001 2:09:16 AM PST by knighthawk
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To: dennisw; TrueBeliever9; Yehuda; Thinkin' Gal; Jeremiah Jr; Prodigal Daughter; sirgawain...
> My Chanukah greeting go out to all of you. To the steadfast Christian supporters of Israel and to all the Jewish Freepers.

Thanks, Dennis, and Happy Hanukah to you all.  Here's an interesting little paragraph someone sent us about Hanukah from a Messianic perspective:

"WWYD?

What Would Yashua Do? He would celebrate the feast of Hanukah which is the antithesis of the pagan celebration of Christmas.  In 168 BC Antiochus Epiphanies celebrated the re-birth of the sun god, by taking over the Jerusalem Temple Mount and erecting a statue of Zeus -  on Zeus' birthday; December 25th.  Three years later on Kislev 25, the Jews broke down the statue of Zeus, and began the 8 day celebration of the Feast of Hanukah - which means "dedication".  That is still the Feast in which we celebrate our personal deliverance from Pagan Sun God worship and the re-dedication of our lives to serve the true God.  That is the Feast that our Messiah celebrated -

Do What Yashua Did! "   . . . Michael Rood, 6001.com


27 posted on 12/09/2001 2:33:53 AM PST by 2sheep
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To: dennisw

28 posted on 12/09/2001 4:03:30 AM PST by vrwc54
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To: vrwc54
Happy Chanukah everyone!

Washington, D.C.
New York
Paris, France
Statue of Liberty
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Israeli Army
Tel Aviv

Schedule of Worldwide Chanukah Events, Find Your City Here

29 posted on 12/09/2001 4:35:21 AM PST by Alouette
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To: dennisw; vrwc54; Alouette; BenF; Nachum; Celtjew Libertarian; Sabramerican; Lent; onyx...

HAPPY HANUKKA!! To all Jews and righteous Christians.

30 posted on 12/09/2001 5:00:08 AM PST by veronica
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To: truthandlife; American in Israel; Cachelot; MadIvan; NorthernRight; College Repub
Bump.
31 posted on 12/09/2001 5:02:51 AM PST by veronica
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To: dennisw
Happy Chanukkah

God's ordinances stand in honor to Him!


32 posted on 12/09/2001 5:06:52 AM PST by RnMomof7
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To: hsszionist
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33 posted on 12/09/2001 5:07:01 AM PST by veronica
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To: BrooklynGOP
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34 posted on 12/09/2001 5:39:48 AM PST by veronica
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To: veronica
I have seen 3 different spellings listed for this holiday.

What is the correct form, in case I wish to wish somebody a happy one?

35 posted on 12/09/2001 5:47:20 AM PST by bulldog905
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To: bulldog905
What is the correct form, in case I wish to wish somebody a happy one?

There is no "correct" English spelling for Chanukah/Hanukkah, they are all phonetic approximations of Hebrew.

36 posted on 12/09/2001 5:51:10 AM PST by Alouette
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To: Alouette
Thanks for the information.

You learn something every day on Free Republic.

37 posted on 12/09/2001 5:53:30 AM PST by bulldog905
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To: dennisw
On behalf of the midwest chapter of the American Society of Steves
Right back at ya!

And don't eat to much! :-)

38 posted on 12/09/2001 5:58:46 AM PST by Valin
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To: onyx
Happy Chanukah :)

Click the Pic J
39 posted on 12/09/2001 6:07:19 AM PST by Fiddlstix
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To: veronica
Happy Chanukah.
40 posted on 12/09/2001 6:07:20 AM PST by hsszionist
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