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Light the Menorah! : A Hanukkah Handbook by Jacqueline Jules (2018, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherLerner Publishing Group
ISBN-101512483699
ISBN-139781512483697
eBay Product ID (ePID)18038645878
Product Key Features
Book TitleLight the Menorah! : a Hanukkah Handbook
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicHolidays & Celebrations / Hanukkah, Religion / Judaism
IllustratorSwarner, Kristina, Yes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorJacqueline Jules
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight0.4 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width9.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2017-030345
Reviews"The Festival of Lights is full of music, games, and laughter but also prayer and quiet meditation. Uncover everything needed for an outstanding Hanukkah in this collection of stories, scriptures, recipes, crafts, and more. Read aloud in English or Hebrew to the candle blessings or listen to the poems and reflections shared each night by the menorah. Create new memories with loved ones while celebrating the past with homemade latkes or sufganiyot and candy dreidels." - Foreword Reviews, "A handbook to help families make Hanukkah--the Jewish Festival of Lights--even more meaningful. Candles are lit for each night of Hanukkah, starting with one for the first night and finishing with eight for the eighth night. Jules offers eight free-verse poems and eight reflections that combine a history of the holiday with moral teachings that can be followed by those of any or no specific faith. Readers are urged to 'brighten the darkness,' to 'add our light,' to 'appreciate each flickering moment,' and to live with tolerance for all peoples. There is also a retelling of the origins of Hanukkah, factoids (including how many candles are needed in all: 44), and mention of two women associated with the festival. Directions are provided for playing with a dreidel, words and music for two songs, recipes for potato latkes and jelly doughnuts, and simple crafts made from household objects. The illustrations depict a white, observant family and pages filled with flickering lights and stars against a blue background. Other pages show a diverse array of children playing games as well as images of the Holy Land at the time of the first Hanukkah. Caregivers and teachers looking for a general introduction to a plane of higher principles may find this helpful. A thoughtful exhortation to have 'the light of freedom always burn brightly in our homes and in our hearts.' (Picture book/religion. 5-7)" - Kirkus Reviews, This beautifully illustrated handbook about Hanukkah, its rituals, and its historical origins is ostensibly for the picture book audience but can be enjoyed by the entire family. As expected, the story of the Maccabees, the miracle of the oil, and the blessings are all included--as well as Hanukkah songs and music, recipes, crafts, and instructions for playing dreidel. But what makes this book unique are the eight reflections that appear opposite lavishly illustrated spreads, encouraging a shared reading experience. The brief reflections are tied to parts of the Hanukkah story, and the suggestion is to read, and then discuss, one reflection each night while gathered to light the candles. Such discussions can show how past events relate to issues today's families face. Swarner's charmingly stylized people and scenes, mostly painted in soft tones of sapphire and amethyst, evoke feelings of peace, calmness, and serenity. While the publisher recommends this book for readers ages 4 to 10, this book is a wonderful resource for families to use together.- Jewish Book Council, "The calm tone, scrupulous sourcing of information (as in the distinction between history and rabbinic lore), and clear instructions make this an excellent choice for families who are creating their first Hanukkah traditions."--Publishers Weekly [Starred]
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal296.4/35
Grade ToFifth Grade
SynopsisIn this Hanukkah manual for the contemporary Jewish family, holiday history, rituals, activities, songs, and recipes provide tools for creating meaningful family moments in the light of the menorah. The book includes brief reflections to read aloud before reciting the candle-lighting blessings on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah., "In this Hanukkah manual for the contemporary Jewish family, holiday history, rituals, activities, songs, and recipes provide tools for creating meaningful family moments in the light of the menorah. The book includes brief reflections to read aloud before reciting the candle-lighting blessings on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah."--Publisher's description.
LC Classification NumberBM695.H3J85 2018
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