Truth and Meaning in the Hanuka story
(for Middle and High School students)
Using Philosophical Inquiry to Explore Question of Truth and meaning in the Hanuka Narrative
Hanuka is a complex holiday, carrying many messages. Its historic roots are documented in various sources, yet these sources convey different information and explain the rituals of the holiday in different ways.  For many children, the story of Hanuka is interwoven with the ‘miracle of oil’ through a narrative of the victory of the Maccabees over Antiochus’s army. By middle school many students are questioning what to make of this miracle and the ‘truth’ of this historic narrative.   For access to materials and lesson plans, click here