JBooks.com - Fiction: Not by Might and Not by Power: "And perhaps this astute understanding of heroism is more in line with Hanukkah’s true meaning. Despite the historical fact that Hanukkah represents a military victory, the rabbis of the Talmud chose to focus on the miracle of a cruse of oil, and the light that faith brings in the world. While it may be tempting to glorify military might—and define heroism by such metrics—the story of Chanukah and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay subtly caution us against such a line of thinking. And this message is echoed by the prophet Zechariah whose words we read on Shabbat Chanukah, “Not by might, nor by power, but through My spirit” can miracles exist, and freedom and heroism endure."
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