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Candles of Hanukkah

Back in the days of the revolution
The Jews were looking for a new solution
To end persecution and all that smack
‘cause Jewish longevity was under attack
Judah Maccabee was a hero, that’s true
But there were a few women who were very brave too
Who against all odds stood up to fight
Against the Syrians just to make things right
First there was Hannah and her martyrdom tale
Her seven sons lost but her faith did prevail
Then there was Judith, who was bold and brave
Who’s single daring act a whole town did save

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It’s been said out loud that the Jews are proud
The faith of one is strong enough to move a crowd
Hannah and Judith both met their fate
But the candles of Hanukkah burn to celebrate
Burn to celebrate, burn to celebrate
The candles of Hanukkah burn to celebrate
Hannah and Judith both met their fate
But the candles of Hanukkah burn to celebrate

Hannah and her seven sons were taken away
And told, to disregard the torah that day
The first son refused and was put to death
Hannah stood firm when there were 6 sons left
The next son met the same fate as the first
Their love for the torah, an unquenchable thirst
An enraged Antiochus went down the line
One son then another killed for decline
When Hannah’s seven sons lay on the ground
Hannah fell too, Antiochus frowned
Hannah and her sons had done no wrong
But love for the torah had made them strong

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The Hasmonian revolt had people down
When Holofernes came and laid seige to the town
The town of Bethulia, when all seemed lost
Judith had a plan and was aware of the cost
At first no elder went with her plan
At last in despair she went to this man
She went to see him with cheese and wine
Cheese made him thirsty and drink by design
She drew his sword as he lay there and slept
Then cut off his head and out his camp she crept
At the site of his head hanging from the town wall
The siege of Bethulia was over for all

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