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Miracle of the Maccabees

The Chanukah Story

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by Chaim Clorfene and Simcha Gottlieb
Miracle of the Maccabees was written, produced, and directed by Chaim Clorfene and Simcha Gottlieb, whose additional credits include many pioneering Jewish educational films, videos, radio programming, books, and multimedia. Together, they created the classic radiodrama, "The Mysterious Golem of Prague," starring Leonard Nimoy - recently remastered and re-released on CD. They always appreciate feedback, and can be contacted at gotsimcha@gmail.com.

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Posted: Dec 26, 2011
miracle of the Maccabees
the recording was wonderfuly made, I really enjoyed it many thanks!
Happy Chanuka to every one!
Posted By Anonymous, montreal, quebec

Posted: Dec 20, 2011
Chanukah story
A story of joy and faith to all who love the God of Abraham, Issac & Jacob
Posted By james D, orange park, fl

Posted: Dec 19, 2011
Quite Brillant!
Thank you. (30 years later)
Posted By rl, toronto

Posted: Dec 18, 2011
I want to weep
Whenever I hear this I have such a strong urge to weep. What an immeasurable debt we owe to G-d's chosen nation of faithful Jews for being willing to lay down their lives to preserve the precious Torah of Adonai. Baruch HaShem!
Posted By David, BARNESVILLE, GA

Posted: Sep 19, 2011
RE: Question
The Bible is not a mere collection of stories. Rather they are prophetically inspired works. The last generation of prophets were those who began to prophesy before the First Holy Temple was destroyed in 423 BCE, though a number of that generation survived the 70-year Babylonian exile and lived to see the building of the Second Temple. It was they who wrote the last books of the Bible, such as Ezra, and Chronicles.

The question remains, however, why there was virtually nothing written on it in the Talmudic work known as the Mishnah. Why was this? I suggest that you have a look at What Happened to Tractate Chanukah?
Posted By Menachem Posner for Chabad.org, Montreal, Quebec

Posted: Sep 18, 2011
question
Why did the Jewish Bible end? Why is this great story not in the Bible when it is so important in Jewish culture?
Posted By Anonymous, burgoon, oh

Posted: Aug 16, 2011
@ rae spitalnic
We wrote and produced this nearly 30 years ago (time flies when you're having fun) and as far as I know there is no longer a written script extant. I'd suggest that you simply transcribe the dialogue from the audio dramatization - or have the students do it themselves. It shouldn't be too daunting a task if it's divided up among them. (And invite me to the performance - I'm not so far from West Palm!)
Posted By Simcha Gottlieb, North Miami Beach, FL

Posted: Aug 13, 2011
miracle of he macabees
how can i get a written copy of this script. we need a script for a channukkah play for our temple in West Palm Beach,fl.
Posted By rae spitalnic, west palm beach, fl

Posted: July 19, 2011
HaSHem
I am Jewish, I love this story of the Macabees and have read about it.I love the Jewish people and Israel is the most beautiful country in this world.
Posted By Anonymous, Illkirch, France

Posted: Dec 8, 2010
lovely movie
Posted By albina and dona, auckland, New Zealand



 

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