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It’s that season again. It’s almost winter, the holiday season has started, and my favorite holiday is here. Starting at sunset on December 7th, for eight days, Jewish people worldwide will celebrate the miracles of Chanukah. The story of Chanukah is one of resilience, faith, and the endless struggle between good and evil. Even more than that, though, it’s a story of unity. The holiday season is one of family and friends, and whether you celebrate, we wish you a great holiday season and a happy New Year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the spirit of giving, we’re also going to share some fun grants just in time for the holidays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Story of Chanukah<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Last year<\/strong><\/a>, we talked all about the story of Chanukah. You can follow the link for more information, but here’s a quick summary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. The Greek Rule and Jewish Oppression<\/strong>: Chanukah begins with the conquest of Judea by the Hellenistic-Greek army led by Antiochus IV, following his father, Antiochus III. Initially, Jews were allowed to practice their religion, but later, under Antiochus IV, they were forced to abandon their faith and adopt Hellenistic customs. This period saw a significant oppression of Jewish traditions and a massacre in Jerusalem around 168 B.C.E\u200b<\/a>\u200b.<\/li>
  2. Jewish Resistance<\/strong>: A brave Jewish priest named Mattityahu led a revolt against the Hellenistic Greeks to defend Jewish traditions. He, along with his sons and a group of resistance fighters, engaged in guerrilla warfare from the Judean mountains. Despite the harsh conditions, they maintained their Jewish customs and Torah learning\u200b<\/a>\u200b.<\/li>
  3. The Miracle of the Menorah<\/strong>: After a series of battles, the Jewish fighters, known as the Maccabees, reclaimed Jerusalem and found the Holy Temple desecrated. With only a small jug of pure olive oil available, which was expected to last only a few hours, the Menorah was lit. Miraculously, this oil lasted for eight days, symbolizing hope and resilience. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Beyond the Story: The Miracle of The Aftermath <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    But beyond the details of the story itself. There’s a miracle not often discussed that I think is so relevant today. That miracle is the unity<\/strong><\/a> that followed the rededication of the temple. The reason that this is so powerful is because part of the reason the story came about was the divisions that existed. But the story ends with the Jewish people coming back together as a result of the Maccabees winning the war and regaining Jerusalem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There’s an inherent lesson in this. And it’s this: we are better together. A universal lesson of how unity is the way to end division, and love and strength, the path towards ending hate. We live in a sometimes divided world, but this holiday season and celebration of Chanukah, let’s embrace something better. And on a personal note, that is my wish for the world this holiday season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And now, in the spirit of giving and togetherness, the team at GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong> thought we’d share some of our favorite grants. These are specifically focused on benefiting the Jewish community<\/strong> in honor of Chanukah. But if there are any grants you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to our amazing customer service team! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Grants to Help Us Celebrate <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    1. There are grants available to nonprofits for programs centering around Israel education<\/a><\/strong> for Jewish people. <\/li>
    2. And there are also grants available to individuals and institutions for projects focusing on Jewish history<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>
    3. There are also grants available to nonprofits for general support and capital projects<\/a><\/strong> in the Jewish community. <\/li>
    4. And there are grants available to nonprofits for educational activities<\/a><\/strong> related to the Holocaust. <\/li>
    5. In addition, there are grants available to institutions for services that support Holocaust survivors<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>
    6. Grants to individuals and organizations for career advancement opportunities<\/a><\/strong>. Funding promotes professional development for Jewish educators.<\/li>
    7. Awards of up to $10,000 to authors<\/a><\/strong> to recognize new outstanding manuscripts appropriate for children between the ages of 9 and 12. <\/li>
    8. Finally, grants to nonprofit organizations and synagogues to preserve and support Jewish institutions<\/a><\/strong> and Jewish culture.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      GrantNews Notes: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      With close to <\/em>8,000 grants<\/em><\/strong><\/a> currently available, <\/em>GrantWatch.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is the leading grant listing directory. Upgrade to a <\/em>MemberPlus+ subscription<\/em><\/strong><\/a> to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the <\/em>GrantWatch FAQ<\/em><\/strong><\/a> page. To see the great value of all 20 of the top GrantWatch features, <\/em>click here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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It's that time of year again--Chanukah, my favorite holiday! This year, I've decided to take a different approach with our Chanukah blog. 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I heard Rabbi Barak Bar-Chaim speak on the first night of Chanukah, and what he said, out of all the speeches at that outdoor Chanukah event, was\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Grants"","block_context":{"text":"Grants","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Happy-Chanukah.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Happy-Chanukah.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Happy-Chanukah.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Happy-Chanukah.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Happy-Chanukah.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Happy-Chanukah.png?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2661,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/my-favorite-time-of-year-is-the-december-holiday-season\/","url_meta":{"origin":36421,"position":3},"title":"My Most Favorite Time of the Year","author":"grantnews","date":"December 30, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"My favorite time of year is the December holiday season. The music, the movies, the general sense of good cheer in the air, it's just a fun time to be alive. I'm Jewish so I celebrate Chanukah (or Hanukkah), but I've also seen every single Santa Clause movie. This means\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Archived Posts"","block_context":{"text":"Archived Posts","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/archived-posts\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":2620,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/what-is-chanukah-and-why-is-it-celebrated-every-winter\/","url_meta":{"origin":36421,"position":4},"title":"Happy Chanukah!","author":"grantnews","date":"December 24, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"What is Chanukah and why is it celebrated every winter all around the world for eight days? There was a time more than 2000 years ago when ancient Judea was invaded and conquered by the Syrian-Greek Empire. The Maccabees, a small band of religious Jews would not accept the loss\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Archived Posts"","block_context":{"text":"Archived Posts","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/archived-posts\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":16629,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/happy-holidays-from-us-to-you\/","url_meta":{"origin":36421,"position":5},"title":"Happy Holidays from Us to You!","author":"Libby Hikind","date":"December 22, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"To honor the holidays, I want to take a moment and thank everyone who has helped GrantWatch grow throughout the last 13 years. Your commitment to finding grants to use for the greater good is what drives GrantWatch.com. 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