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A boy murdered for his gelt and 4 other wild Hanukkah stories from the past 100 years

From much-needed gifts in war zones to a unique cooperation in an iconic American site, these are five standout Hanukkah stories from JTA's archive.

A representative from Guinness World Records certified that the formation, made up of over 500 people, was indeed the largest ever made.

The alleged perpetrator was released hours after the incident, which he staged while waving a Palestinian flag.

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