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I am wondering which came first, Purim or Chanukah?

  

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western770: I am wondering which came first, Purim or Chanukah?

Rabbi Latowicz: Purim

Rabbi Latowicz: The story of Chanukah happened during the times of the Second Holy Temple (2nd century BCE.), and Purim occurred between the destruction of the First Temple and the building of the Second Temple (4th century BCE.) when the Jews were exiled under Persian rule.

western770: Okay thanks.

Rabbi Latowicz: Anytime!

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Purim
A one-day holiday celebrated in late winter commemorating the miraculous deliverance of the Jewish people from a decree of annihilation issued by Persian King Ahasuerus in the year 356 BCE.
Chanukah
An eight day mid-winter holiday marking: 1) The miraculous defeat of the mighty Syrian-Greek armies by the undermanned Maccabis in the year 140 BCE. 2) Upon their victory, the oil in the Menorah, sufficient fuel for one night only, burned for eight days and nights.
Temple
1. Usually a reference to the Holy Temple which was/will be situated in Jerusalem. 1st Temple was built in 825 BCE and was destroyed in 423 BCE. The 2nd Temple was built in 350 BCE and was destroyed in 70 CE. The 3rd Temple will be built by the Messiah. 2. A synagogue.