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Who are considered a miracle for their willingness to protect their land and people?
Who are considered a miracle for their willingness to protect their land and people?
The young men and women who serve in the Israeli army.
Who are described as a miracle for continuing to study in a synagogue where holy rabbis were attacked?
Who are described as a miracle for continuing to study in a synagogue where holy rabbis were attacked?
The scholars and students of Torah.
Who is praised for standing up against resurgent anti-Semitism despite media distortions and UN hypocrisy?
Who is praised for standing up against resurgent anti-Semitism despite media distortions and UN hypocrisy?
The Jews.
What is the common theme that ties together the different groups highlighted as miracles?
What is the common theme that ties together the different groups highlighted as miracles?
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According to King David, what makes man a miracle?
According to King David, what makes man a miracle?
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Which two Jewish holidays are specifically mentioned in the text for emphasizing miracles?
Which two Jewish holidays are specifically mentioned in the text for emphasizing miracles?
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What is the prayer recited on Hanukkah and Purim to give thanks for witnessing miracles?
What is the prayer recited on Hanukkah and Purim to give thanks for witnessing miracles?
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Which major Jewish holiday, known for the story of the Exodus, surprisingly does not have the liturgical formulation acknowledging miracles?
Which major Jewish holiday, known for the story of the Exodus, surprisingly does not have the liturgical formulation acknowledging miracles?
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What event during the Exodus story involving the Israelites and the Red Sea is mentioned as a remarkable event of divine intervention?
What event during the Exodus story involving the Israelites and the Red Sea is mentioned as a remarkable event of divine intervention?
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Which holiday does the text mention where the children of Israel stood under the mountain of Sinai and received the Ten Commandments?
Which holiday does the text mention where the children of Israel stood under the mountain of Sinai and received the Ten Commandments?
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What is the term used in the text that refers to the blessings expressing gratitude for miracles performed for Jewish ancestors?
What is the term used in the text that refers to the blessings expressing gratitude for miracles performed for Jewish ancestors?
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What makes the holidays of Hanukkah and Purim different from other biblical holidays?
What makes the holidays of Hanukkah and Purim different from other biblical holidays?
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Why is the emphasis on miracles in Hanukkah and Purim placed on human achievements?
Why is the emphasis on miracles in Hanukkah and Purim placed on human achievements?
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What is the significance of the Hebrew word 'nes' in relation to miracles?
What is the significance of the Hebrew word 'nes' in relation to miracles?
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Why do the holidays of Hanukkah and Purim focus on human heroes rather than divine interventions?
Why do the holidays of Hanukkah and Purim focus on human heroes rather than divine interventions?
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What role did Esther and Mordecai play in the story of Purim?
What role did Esther and Mordecai play in the story of Purim?
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What qualities are highlighted as essential for creating real miracles according to the text?
What qualities are highlighted as essential for creating real miracles according to the text?
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What does the text suggest is our role on earth in relation to miracles?
What does the text suggest is our role on earth in relation to miracles?
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What made the victory of the Hasmoneans in the story of Hanukkah highly unlikely?
What made the victory of the Hasmoneans in the story of Hanukkah highly unlikely?
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How does the text describe the modern-day people of Israel in relation to miracles?
How does the text describe the modern-day people of Israel in relation to miracles?
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What is the main message conveyed by the stories of Hanukkah and Purim according to the text?
What is the main message conveyed by the stories of Hanukkah and Purim according to the text?
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