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“Just as Hanukkah candles are lighted one by one from a single flame, so the tale of the miracle is passed from one man to another, from one house to another, and to the whole House of Israel throughout the generations.”

Quote by Judah Leon Magnes

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Judah Leon Magnes

Judah Leon Magnes was a Jewish American philosopher and educator, born on July 5, 1877, and died on October 27, 1948. He is known for his contributions to Zionism and pacifism. more

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