In a time of victory and renewed hope, Judas Maccabeus and his brothers, fueled by their triumph over their enemies, set forth to restore the sanctity of their most revered place, the temple on Mount Zion. Their hearts, filled with a sense of purpose and spiritual duty, led the entire army to ascend the sacred mountain. As dawn broke on the twenty-fifth day of Chislev, in the year 148, they stood ready to offer sacrifices in accordance with their cherished traditions, upon the newly constructed altar.

In the heart of Jerusalem, a vision unfolds as an angel guides Ezekiel to the temple. From beneath its threshold, a stream begins to flow, a trickle that swells into a river, nourishing the land and purifying the sea. On its banks, fruit trees bloom in abundance, their leaves a symbol of healing, their fruits, sustenance for all. This river, flowing from the sanctuary, transforms the barren into fertile, embodying God’s promise of renewal and life.