The Story of Chanukah

by Jeff Tassin, Pamela R. Levy (Illustrator)

Overview

The highlight of this story is how God kept an almost-extinguished flame kindled in the Temple for eight days. The miraculous burning flame is still a reminder to Jews of God's constant protection and love. Rabbi Francis Barry Silberg explains the story of Chanukah on a level even the youngest child can understand, and Pam Levy's illustrations vividly depict the wonder and beauty of this special Jewish holiday.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824942250
Publisher:	Worthy Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2002
Pages:	22
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 5.25(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

Editorial Reviews

Kids might know what Chanukah is but they may not know some of the background. The Jews were happy and worshiped freely in their temples until King Antiochus of Syria decided to attack and enslave the people and desecrate the temples. A priest named Mattathias and his sons escaped and were joined by others. They fought skirmishes with the Syrians for many years. Finally Judah "the Maccabee" (The Hammer) was appointed to lead the resistance. He succeeded, and when he recaptured the temple in Jerusalem, he only had enough pure oil to last a day to keep a flame representing God's eternal light burning. But while he waited for more oil, a miracle happened, and the flame continued to burn for eight days. Today, Jews around the world celebrate this miracle of light and the right to worship freely. It is a lot of information to pack into a board book and is really more appropriate for kids who are usually beyond that format. 2002, CandyCane Press/Ideals Publications,
— Marilyn Courtot

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