The Christmas Menorahs

The Christmas Menorahs PDF Author: Janice Cohn
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 9780807511527
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39

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Book Description
Describes how people in Billings, Montana joined together to fight a series of hate crimes against a Jewish family.

The Christmas Menorahs

The Christmas Menorahs PDF Author: Janice Cohn
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 9780807511527
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39

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Book Description
Describes how people in Billings, Montana joined together to fight a series of hate crimes against a Jewish family.

A Kosher Christmas

A Kosher Christmas PDF Author: Joshua Eli Plaut
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813553814
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 231

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Book Description
Christmas is not everybody’s favorite holiday. Historically, Jews in America, whether participating in or refraining from recognizing Christmas, have devised a multitude of unique strategies to respond to the holiday season. Their response is a mixed one: do we participate, try to ignore the holiday entirely, or create our own traditions and make the season an enjoyable time? This book, the first on the subject of Jews and Christmas in the United States, portrays how Jews are shaping the public and private character of Christmas by transforming December into a joyous holiday season belonging to all Americans. Creative and innovative in approaching the holiday season, these responses range from composing America’s most beloved Christmas songs, transforming Hanukkah into the Jewish Christmas, creating a national Jewish tradition of patronizing Chinese restaurants and comedy shows on Christmas Eve, volunteering at shelters and soup kitchens on Christmas Day, dressing up as Santa Claus to spread good cheer, campaigning to institute Hanukkah postal stamps, and blending holiday traditions into an interfaith hybrid celebration called “Chrismukkah” or creating a secularized holiday such as Festivus. Through these venerated traditions and alternative Christmastime rituals, Jews publicly assert and proudly proclaim their Jewish and American identities to fashion a universally shared message of joy and hope for the holiday season. See also: http://www.akosherchristmas.org

Red and Green and Blue and White

Red and Green and Blue and White PDF Author: Lee Wind
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1646142527
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Book Description
On a block dressed up in Red and Green one house shone Blue and White. It's a holiday season that both Isaac, whose family is Jewish, and Teresa, whose family is Christian, have looked forward to for months! They've been counting the days, playing in the snow, making cookies, drawing (Teresa) and writing poems (Isaac). They enjoy all the things they share, as well as the things that make them different. But when Isaac's window is smashed in the middle of the night, it seems like maybe not everyone appreciates "difference." Inspired by a true story, this is a tale of a community that banded together to spread light.

Baby's First Hanukkah

Baby's First Hanukkah PDF Author: DK Children
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 074403552X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14

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Book Description
Perfect for storytime with babies and toddlers over the Jewish holiday period, this first ebook introduces Hanukkah traditions and festivities. From the miracle of the oil, lighting the menorah candles, and delicious fried latkes and doughnut treats, to the spin-the-top dreidel game, shiny chocolate coins, and fun family time with songs to sing and gifts to give and receive, all the elements of this wonderful Jewish festival of lights are included. This classic little picture book has simple language and engaging, real-life photos that bring the warmth and celebrations of Hanukkah to life. With one main image per page to focus on, the book is clear and easy for babies and toddlers to follow, and the short text is enjoyable to read aloud and share with young children.

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins PDF Author: Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823432203
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18

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Book Description
The classic Hanukkah tale, shared by families all around the world-- now available in a beautiful anniversary edition. A Caldecott Honor book. A gift edition of this title is also available, featuring a slipcase and fold-out poster. (ISBN: 9780823452552) An original tale featuring a traditional Jewish folk hero, this clever story, which received a Sydney Taylor Honor, has been a family favorite for decades! On the first night of Hanukkah, a weary traveler named Hershel of Ostropol eagerly approaches a village, where plenty of latkes and merriment should warm him. But when he arrives not a single candle is lit. A band of frightful goblins has taken over the synagogue, and the villagers cannot celebrate at all! Hershel vows to help them. Using his wits, the clever trickster faces down one goblin after the next, night after night. But can one man alone save Hanukkah and live to tell the tale? Trina Schart Hyman’s leering goblins are equal parts terrifying and ridiculous as they match wits with Hershel, trying to keep him from lighting the menorah and celebrating Hanukkah. This beautiful 25th Anniversary Edition includes an insightful afterword from the author and publisher explaining the book's origins, and remembering Trina Schart Hyman, the illustrator who brought the tale to life. This classic picture book is a perfect Hanukkah gift and a wonderful read-aloud. For more tales of this clever folk hero, read The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol— another collaboration between master storyteller Eric A. Kimmel and Trina Schart Hyman. Caldecott Honor Book ALA Notable Children’s Book NCTE Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts A Sydney Taylor Award Honor Book Colorado Children’s Book Award Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award

Miracles and Menorahs

Miracles and Menorahs PDF Author: Stacey Agdern
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1952560020
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207

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Book Description
Sarah Goldman loves Hanukkah, and she’s thrilled to be appointed as vice chair of the Hollowville Hanukkah Festival. So when the festival is threatened with cancellation, she comes up with an idea: a new slogan and advertising campaign topped off with a metal menorah large enough to fill the center of town. But even though her heart and dreams are large, the committee’s budget constraints threaten to stop her grand plans right in their tracks. Famous metal sculptor Isaac Lieberman also loves Hanukkah. But his vision of a perfect Hanukkah isn’t a commercial community event—it’s spending time with family, following age-old traditions. He’s not interested in the festival, no matter how many times his grandmother, his bubbe, asks him to contribute one of his sculptures. Then Sarah comes tumbling into his life…can she change his mind about more than just the holidays?

Anastasia at Your Service

Anastasia at Your Service PDF Author: Lois Lowry
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547345682
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163

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Book Description
Twelve-year-old Anastasia has a series of disastrous experiences when, expecting to get a job as a lady's companion, she is hired to be a maid.

Is It Hanukkah Yet?

Is It Hanukkah Yet? PDF Author: Chris Barash
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807533858
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Book Description
From snow on the ground to making applesauce and latkes to lighting the menorah, this sweet, lyrical story shows the seasonal and traditional ways we know Hanukkah is on its way.

The Menorah

The Menorah PDF Author: Steven Fine
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674088794
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296

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Book Description
Introduction: Standing before the Arch of Titus menorah -- From Titus to Moses-and back -- Flavian Rome to the nineteenth century -- Modernism, Zionism, and the menorah -- Creating a national symbol -- A Jewish holy grail -- The menorah at the Vatican -- Illuminating the path to Armageddon

The Hanukkah Mice

The Hanukkah Mice PDF Author: Ronne Randall
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811836234
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

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Book Description
While searching for the Hanukkah lights, three mouse children and their mother discover new treasures each night.