Hanukkah is more than a holiday — it is the story of African Israelites who refused to bow to foreign culture. Ancient historian Josephus mentions a city named Lemba during the rule of the Hasmonean dynasty, the same royal line that rose from the Maccabean revolt. This places Lemba-named Israelites right in the era when our ancestors were fighting to keep the Torah alive.
Another name found among African Israelites — Sena/Sennah — also appears in biblical and historical records linked to Israelite communities. Today, both names survive among the Lemba Tribe of Southern Africa, known for practicing Torah customs, dietary laws, and carrying a Kohanim-style priestly tradition.
The Lemba themselves say their ancestors were priests who left Israel during times of war and chaos — which aligns with the Hasmonean period when many Israelites fled to avoid assimilation into Greek culture.
🔥 While some Israelites turned to Greek gods and European customs,
✡️ The faithful Maccabees stood up, fought back, and defended Yah’s covenant.
Hanukkah is their victory — and our inheritance.
This video reveals:
• African Israelites recorded in the land during the Hasmonean era
• Josephus’ mention of the city Lemba under Jewish rule
• The Sena/Sennah connection between Africa and ancient Israel
• How the Lemba preserved priestly traditions after leaving Israel
• Why the Maccabees fought against Greek assimilation
• Why Hanukkah matters for the African Diaspora today
Hanukkah reminds scattered Israel to never trade identity for acceptance, and to stand firm in the commandments of Yah — just like our ancestors did.
This is our real history.
This is our culture.
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