festival of Chanukah

“Unexpected Parallels between Mikeitz
and the Story of Chanukah”
(updated and revised from Mikeitz 5768-2007)

Parashat Mikeitz is almost always read on the Shabbat of Chanukah, not only because like the Jewish Hellenists of old, Joseph may be viewed as an assimilationist who tries to shed his identity, but also because of the numerous parallels to the festival of Chanukah that may be found in the text of parashat Mikeitz.

"Unexpected Parallels between Mikeitz and the Story of Chanukah"

Parashat Mikeitz is always read on the Shabbat of Chanukah, not only because Joseph may be viewed as an assimilationist who regains his identity, but also because of the numerous parallels to the festival of Chanukah that may be found in the text of parashat Mikeitz.