Hanukkah at Villa Stiassni: From Sword to Candle: How a Revolt Became the Festival of Lights

Why do we light candles at Hanukkah rather than celebrate war heroes? The story of the Maccabean revolt encompasses a fight for freedom, religious fervour and a struggle for power. Join Štěpán Menaše Kliment, rabbi of the Jewish Community of Brno, as we trace how the festival has evolved and explore what Hanukkah tells us about victory, miracles and the way we remember.