What is Hanukkah and how is it connected to Greek rule?
Hanukkah commemorates the Maccabean Revolt against the Syrian-Greek army. Hanukkah, in particular, celebrates Judah Maccabee’s victory over the Seleucids. Rabbinic tradition states the victorious Maccabees could only find an amount of oil to keep the commemorative Menorah lit for one night.
Is the story of Hanukkah in the Bible?
The story of Hanukkah does not appear in the Torah because the events that inspired the holiday occurred after it was written. It is, however, mentioned in the New Testament, in which Jesus attends a “Feast of Dedication.”
What does Hanukkah have to do with Jesus?
The word “Hanukkah” means dedication and is celebrated each year as the Feast of Dedication or the Festival of Lights. Jesus made sure he was in Jerusalem during Hanukkah, The Feast of Dedication, in John chapter 10. He did not ignore it, or any of the prescribed feasts.
When did the story of Hanukkah happen?
2nd century BCE
What are the colored stars on eBay?
Each Star Color: Defined
- Yellow Star: 10 to 49 points.
- Blue Star: 50 to 99 points.
- Turquoise Star: 100 to 499 points.
- Purple Star: 500 to 999 points.
- Red Star: 1,000 to 4,999 points.
- Green Star: 5,000 to 9,999 points.
- Yellow Shooting Star: 10,000 to 24,999 points.
- Turquoise Shooting Star: 25,000 to 49,999 points.
Why does my eBay listing have reviews?
Reviews are associated with a specific product, ensuring a reliable and consistent user experience for buyers. Reviews written by eBay buyers have the added benefit of having the seller’s username associated with the review.
When did eBay start?
September 3, 1995, San Jose, California, United States
Why did eBay change its name?
The company officially changed the name of its service from AuctionWeb to eBay in September 1997, after Echo Bay Technology Group, Omidyar’s consulting firm. The domain name echobay.com was already taken by a gold mining company, so Omidyar shortened it to eBay.com.