Chanukah, the annual Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple. When the Maccabees successfully conquered their oppressors, they were determined to rededicate the Second Temple.

As legend goes, they needed pure olive oil certified by a high priest (or "kohen gadol") for the Temple's menorah, which needed to burn throughout the night every night. They only had enough oil for one night in their flask, but the menorah remained lit for a full eight days until more Kosher oil became available. Jewish tradition honors this as a miracle with their annual Festival of Lights.

Celebrate Chanukah’s first night candle lighting with us. Sunday, Dec. 18th, 6:00 pm in the gated front area of the Parroquia.