Zionism is the belief that the Jewish people are indigenous to Israel and have the right to self-determination in their ancestral homeland. More than 3000 years ago, the Jewish identity and peoplehood originated from the Land of Israel. Despite being exiled, displaced, colonized, and persecuted multiple times, the Jewish people have maintained an unbroken connection and presence in Israel, with historical records, artifacts, and texts documenting this continuity. Hanukkah celebrates the Maccabees’ victory over foreign colonizers who sought to erase Jewish culture and identity. Zionism isn’t a new concept—Hanukkah is one example of the enduring connection between Jews and the Land of Israel. Hanukkah is a story of anti-colonialism, resilience, and the restoration of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel. Happy Hanukkah! 💙
#Jewish #Hanukkah #Zionism