Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A bronze coin from the Asia Minor city of Side found at Horbat Bet Zecharia south of Jerusalem, where the Maccabees fought the ...

The story of Hannukah has it all. It is a tale full of miracles, military battles and politics. From the Hasmonean dynasty’s rise of under-manned power under Judah (known commonly as Judah Maccabee) ...

The news that Mel Gibson is planning to make a Judah Maccabee biopic has caused quite a stir. While Judah Maccabee is one of the greatest heroes in the history of Judaism for leading the revolt ...

The menorah is a symbol of one miracle of Hanukkah. The first miracle was a military triumph by the Children of Israel against a mighty Greek army. (Drew Angerer / Getty Images) Of all the holidays on ...

This is Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens’ depiction of Judah Maccabee’s triumph in the rebellion he led against the Seleucid Empire from 167-164 B.C. Rubens lived from 1577-1640. (Courtesy Photo) A ...

(AP) The future of a film about ancient Jewish warrior Judah Maccabee may be close to flickering out. Warner Bros. spokesman Paul McGuire said Friday the studio is “analyzing what to do with the ...

For most people, the fact that Hanukkah is celebrated close to Christmas is not a concern, but for Jolly Judah the Hanukkah Elf it was a disaster. Most people shop early for holiday presents and Judah ...

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