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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The origin of the Hanukkah story

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The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is more than just a time for family to gather, exchange presents and light the menorah. It has a special significance in the history of the Jewish people. Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of a time in history when God performed miraculous wonders for the Jewish people and he... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to light a Hanukkah menorah

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Lighting the Hanukkah menorah is one of the most fundamental aspects of the festival. It commemorates the miracle that took place after the Jewish revolt in the second century BCE.Antiochus IV had just assumed the throne of Assyria and had proceeded to institute some monumental changes. Whereas the Jews had lived as a relativ... More..

Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Literary analysis: Memories and conflicting emotions in The Lover, by Marguerite Duras

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The past for all of us carries memories both happy and sad. Certain memories can invoke feelings of joy and contentment, while others may invoke feelings of sadness and depression. Still others contain that peculiar quality of duality that renders them neither entirely happy, nor entirely sad; they are bittersweet. In The Lov... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How Hanukkah is celebrated in Israel

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Hanukkah in Israel is an unforgettable experience. Brightly lit menorahs line the window sills, illuminating the streets below. The enticing smell of freshly baked sufganiyot wafts from nearby bakeries and the stores are packed with last minute shoppers. The excitement in the air is palpable as people rush to and fro, gatheri... More..

Arts & Humanities > British Literature Gender issues in Victorian novels

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Feminism in Jane EyreJane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte, is a novel of a young girl's self discovery. Woven throughout is a distinctly feminist theme as the novel portrays the many obstacles Jane must face in her attempt to assert herself as a free and independent woman, controlled by no man. At every stop along the road to self ... More..

Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Beware of this Facebook worm virus

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'Koobface' Has Sent You a MessageWe've all heard how social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace can be used to create viral marketing campaigns. Well, these days it seems to be that the thing most viral about Facebook is it's new virus, the Koobface virus. The Net-Worm.Win32.Koobface.a and Net-Worm.Win32.Koobface.b, be... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The meaning behind the Hanukkah menorah

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The meaning behind the Hanukkah menorah is far deeper than first meets the eye. On the surface, the menorah is lit to commemorate the miracle of the oil. The Jews had recaptured their temple from the Greeks after years of fighting, yet when it came time to light the menorah, they were only able to salvage enough purified oil ... More..

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