Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Hanukah - Rededication



Hanukah - Rededication

The lighted candles burning bright white
To remember when the Temple had oil for only one night
It took eight days to press the olives right
Judah and his Maccebees won that vital fight

Came, the Hellenic hordes to defile the Jerusalem Temple
Brave Hebrews determined to never surrender
They won on faith and courage with blood
The story of a People that have outlived their enemies well understood

Rededicated the Temple on the Mount
Descendants of Gideon, Joshua, Saul and David
Now Israel stands once more with its capital Jerusalem of Gold
Forever to remember but never to lose or surrender

Sweet treats, gifts and happiness
Never to forget the sadness, loss and loneliness
For without the Land known as Eretz Israel
We could celebrate but to no avail

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