When Israel Is Crushed, the Light Appears - Hanukkah & Impossible Odds

👉 Subscribe for powerful insights on Israel, Jewish destiny, and faith in dark times. @thelandofisrael Dark times are ahead, but Judaism teaches that the night is always darkest before dawn. Hanukkah is the only Jewish holiday whose mitzvah is performed specifically at night. We light the menorah at the entrance of our homes, not only to illuminate ourselves, but to light up the world outside. The Maccabees, priests and farmers, stood against the greatest empire on earth. The odds made no sense. And once again, Israel is being placed in a position where history, logic, and probability say survival is impossible. The prophets compare Israel to an olive. And when does the purest oil emerge? When it’s crushed. This moment may feel painful but it’s preparing the light that will shine far beyond Israel, infusing godliness into the entire world. 👉 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations, Jewish wisdom, and the deeper story behind Israel’s struggle. @thelandofisrael