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A Jewish woman lights a candle for the festival of Hanukkah at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem. Marco Longari/AFP via Getty Images

This Hanukkah, learn about the holiday’s forgotten heroes: Women

Alan Avery-Peck, College of the Holy Cross

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which in 2021 began on Nov. 28, focuses on the story of the Maccabees. But women are also heroes in stories about that era, including Judith and Hannah.

The lighting of the National Menorah in Washington, D.C. in 2012. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

Biden brings a menorah lighting back to the White House, rededicating a Hanukkah tradition from the 20th century

Jonathan D. Sarna, Brandeis University

Every president since Jimmy Carter has recognized Hanukkah with a special menorah lighting ceremony.

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