Also you neglected to mention that Chanukah

So when it comes to the secularreligious status quo in Israel, many accept it, but that does not mean it is accepted well. For example Classical rabbis usually downplay the military and nationalistic manner? was never taught that the holiday had nationalist or military dimensions, and have never heard it interpreted as such. I am secular Jew living in Tel Aviv. am not saying this is good or bad, but just stating it as fact because it is true, and rarely quoted in mainstream media. The majority of Israelis are secular.

7th, at am Gilad Lotan Lisa,First of all, thanks for you questions and comments. Those who consider themselves Israeli first and Jewish second surprisingly vast majority. Hanukkahs roots are extremely militaristic.

The reason for the revolt was keeping faith. You present only one translated post by relatively obscure Israeli blogger to support your thesis, and you do not provide links to support any of the claims you make in the first four paragraphs of your post. Maarten St. Jews did that well too by their own will in that time and later in history. Hanukkahs roots are extremely militaristic.

Jews didnt revolted the Greeks because their culture, horse racing, wrestling, play their music and so. For instance, not living in fear when buses are blown up left right and center. And the Jews revolted against that stance and action in their will to keep their identity, belief and values untouched and safe. The Greeks forced Jews to worship their idols and leave GD. Hanukkahs roots are extremely militaristic.

7th, at am Gilad Lotan Lisa,First of all, thanks for you questions and comments. Hanukkahs roots are extremely militaristic. The wikipedia article linked to in the previous comment contains much of the information quoted regarding Hanukkahs historical value. And many of them resent being dictated by strident ultraorthodox minority. I am unsure where you were raised, but in this article write about the mainstream Israelisecular views those who were born and raised in Israel. Only few revolt and marry by citizen laws abroad mainly when married with non Jewish.2.

So when it comes to the secularreligious status quo in Israel, many

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