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Remember macabbees who would not fight
on Shabbos; they were slaughtered as they prayed.
We celebrate their schooling on this night;
Their sons learned where distinctions must be made.
Pikuach nefesh, some mitzvot  must bend
if we're to serve the Lord another day.
Important values that we must defend
Must be prioritized in each Jew's fray.
Hasmoneans were not of David's line
and Tanaim dismissed their claim to rule.
They know it was no part of God's design
that His own Land be subject to Rome's tool.
A monarchy's a problematic thing
for Jews who'll balk at any earthly king.