Seleucid Empire

The Battle of Nikanor
Culture

Yom Nikanor

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The 13th of Adar was once a Hebrew festival marking the date Yehuda Maccabee defeated the Seleucid-Greek General Nikanor at Adasa.

The Hasmonean heroes of Ḥanukah
Culture

Ḥanukah

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The pure cruse of oil shone brightly, permeated the collective soul of the Hebrew nation and bestowed upon Israel the strength to fight on.