How The Ancient Maccabees Speak To Us Today

 

How The Ancient Maccabees Speak To Us Today   The Feast of Dedication, better known as Hanukkah, was just celebrated by Jews around the world, commemorating events that took place more than 2,100 years ago. But the lessons of Hanukkah are quite relevant to our times today.     10 Things We Know About New Mutant COVID Strain Causing Panic In The UK   Hordes of London residents were trying to flee the city after they learned that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was going to put them in Tier 4 lockdown for the holidays. Johnson said that he had to make this move because of a frightening new variant of COVID-19 that reportedly spreads much more easily than previous versions.     Cost Of Living Increases Are Decimating The Middle And Lower Class   For many families, it isn't just the pandemic that has put them in dire straits. More than 33% of Americans said they couldn't cover an unexpected $400 expense a year ago.       China: The Conquest Of Hollywood   Why should we care about China's influence over Hollywood? When mass market films and other media are produced with a narrative to make China happy, Western culture is slowly being influenced in such a way that goes way beyond enjoying simple entertainment.