THE CHASHMONIAN DYNASTY Did you know that the Maccabean wars didn't end with the Chanukah miracle? In this course, we will explore the history of the holiday, the reasons behind Antiochus' decrees, and the tragic tale of the Chashmonaim. LECTURE 1, November 21: From the closing of the Tanakh through the letter of Aristeas to the Beis Tuviah LECTURE 2, November 28: From Hurkanus the Tobiad through Mikdash Chonyo until the institution of Haftorah LECTURE 3, December 5: From the second sacking of Jerusalem through the Chanukah celebration until the death of Yehuda. LECTURE 4, December 12: From the death of Yochanan through Yochanan Kohen Gadol until the end of the Chashmonaim.