Hi John and Doves,

When researching the spiritual connections between Hanukkah and Purim, I came across a cornucopia of information. I simply used the search term "connections between Hanukkah and Purim" and the internet threw up an abundance of insightful information. I encourage you all to try the same as there are far too many articles on this subject for me to quote here. And, they are all brilliant. Each one producing different aspects to the amazing connections between Hanukkah and Purim. They all provide a delicious read.

I researched this subject because there are no more blood moons until 2025 and 2026 and they both fall exactly on Purim of those years. Steve Fletcher has produced incredible information that ties us to Hanukkah of 2022. I figured that there simply HAS to be a connection between the two. I chose the article in the 1st link as it explains the connections BEAUTIFULLY! I will quote a few passages from the article to whet your appetite. The article is written from a Jewish perspective.

"As we analyse the two holidays, we can see a major difference between them. Hanukkah was fought on Jewish land. Purim was in Persia (Iran), in a foreign country. Clearly it seems that when we are in foreign lands, our first recourse is to be through prayer, since we do not possess armies and armaments, we are at the mercy of God. However, when we are in our own land, that the Good LORD has graced us with, we must show Him that we are willing to physically fight for His Holy Presence here on earth. The Holy Temple.

I could go on and on, Doves but the subject is vast. But, it's very clear to me that Hanukkah comes first in these end times. Why, I hear you ask? Because the Jewish people are back in the Holy land of Israel. The Jewish people will have to enter into physical warfare to protect their God given land. Once they are disbursed (yet again) for 1,260 days, the Purim aspect will kick in.

I cannot recommend reading the article highly enough. Hanukkah 2022 is fast approaching.

Purim & Chanukah, the Similarity and the Difference (jewishmag.com)