Breaking The Jewish Code Perry Stone

pot. Some Jews teach that the four Hebrew letters also allude to the four kingdoms Israel was subjected to—Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome. Yet, like the dreidel , these empires eventually quit spinning and came crashing to an end. As stated earlier, the traditional Christian Christmas falls on December 25 and lasts for one day. Hanukkah, however, is celebrated for eight days. During one Hanukkah, some close friends staying in our home brought their Hanukkah menorah. My little girl loves stories, so each night I told the story as the candle was lit. I was very amused when our small daughter said, “Dad, I like Hanukkah. I like the story, and I get a gift every day!” It is clear that God loves celebrations, and observant Jews know how to celebrate. Reasons for Celebrating I believe there are other reasons why these appointed times are significant. Application 1—Reminders of God’s blessings In his book In Those Days, at This Time , author Gideon Weitzman writes: The yearly celebrations of the seven Jewish festivals are not just to remind the Jews of their past. Rather, each of the seven has a theme from the past that continues to impact the future. Passover is linked to freedom, while Tabernacles reveals Divine Protection.