Question

question 14
what celebration honors the rededication of the temple and the jewish victory over the greeks in jerusalem?
a. passover
b. hanukkah
c. the sabbath
d. rosh hashanah

Explanation:

• Option A: Passover commemorates the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, not the rededication of the Temple or victory over Greeks.
• Option B: Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) is the festival that honors the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the Jewish victory over the Greeks (during the Maccabean Revolt).
• Option C: The Sabbath is a weekly day of rest and worship, not related to this event.
• Option D: Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, marking the start of the Jewish calendar year, not related to the Temple rededication or Greek victory.

Answer:

B. Hanukkah