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Begins in late November or December
Celebrate Hanukkah
Recordings and Videos
CHANUKA AT BUBBE'S
Scott, Sheila
Uses puppets to tell the story of the holiday feast, Chanuka. [Video]
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CHANUKAH AT HOME
Chanukah, oh Chanukah -- Kindle a candle of light -- Chanukah blessing -- Khanekeh -- Chanukah at home -- Chag yafe -- Family time -- The dreydle song, and more. [Sound Recording]
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I LOVE HANUKKAH.
Hirsh, Marilyn
A young boy describes his family's celebration of Hanukkah and all the things he likes about the holiday. [Sound cassette]
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Stories for Older Readers
THE POWER OF LIGHT : EIGHT STORIES FOR HANUKKAH.
Singer, Isaac Bashevis
A Hanukkah evening in my parent's house. - The extinguished lights. - The parakeet named Dreidel. - Menashe and Rachel. - The squire. - The power of light. - Hershele and Hanukkah. - Hanukkah in the poorhouse.
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THE SPOTTED PONY.
Kimmel, Eric A.
"A collection of Hanukkah stories." Eight stories, with a "shammes" story for each, to be read on the eight nights of Hanukkah.
J FIC K
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YOSSI ASKS THE ANGELS FOR HELP.
Chaikin, Miriam
When he loses the Hanukkah money he planned to use for presents for his sister and parents, Yossi prays to the angels for help.
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ZLATEH THE GOAT, AND OTHER STORIES.
Singer, Isaac Bashevis
Fool's paradise.-Grandmother's tale.-The snow in Chelm.-The mixed-up feet and the silly bridegroom.-The first Shlemiel.-The devil's trick - Zlateh the goat.
J 398.2 S
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Stories for Younger Readers
A FAMILY HANUKKAH.
Katz, Bobbi
Rachel and Jonathan join their aunts, uncles, and cousins at their grandparents' house for a traditional celebration of Hannukah.
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THE HANUKKAH BOOK.
Burns, Marilyn
The history of the feast; games, food, crafts, and the relationship of Hanukkah and Christmas.
J 296.43 B
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THE HANUKKAH BOOK.
Rockland, Mae Shafter
A brief history and development of the holiday followed by hundreds of suggestions on ways to enhance the meaning and pleasure of the eight days, including craft projects, recipes, games, and group projects.
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HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS.
Kimmel, Eric A.
Relates how Hershel outwits the goblins that haunt the old synagogue and prevent the village people from celebrating Hanukkah.
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IN THE MONTH OF KISLEV : A STORY FOR HANUKKAH.
Jaffe, Nina
A rich, arrogant merchant takes the family of a poor peddler to court and learns a lesson about the meaning of Hanukkah.
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JUST ENOUGH IS PLENTY.
Goldin, Barbara Diamond
With Hanukkah about to begin, Rivkeh is worried because her family is so poor, but when a poor stranger comes to the door, her generous family cannot turn him away.
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LIGHT ANOTHER CANDLE : THE STORY AND MEANING OF HANUKKAH.
Chaikin, Miriam
Retells the story of Hanukkah and explains its symbols by describing high points in Jewish history, worship, and culture.
J 296.43 C
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POTATO PANCAKES ALL AROUND; A HANUKKAH TALE.
Hirsh, Marilyn
While Grandma Yetta and Grandma Sophie argue about the best recipe for potato pancakes, a wandering peddler shows the villagers how to make potato pancakes from a crust of bread. Includes a recipe for potato pancakes and a history of Hanukkah.
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THE STORY OF HANUKKAH.
Ehrlich, Amy
Retells the Biblical story that is celebrated in the feast of Hanukkah.
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THE TREES OF THE DANCING GOATS.
Polacco, Patricia
During a scarlet fever epidemic one winter in Michigan, a Jewish family helps make Christmas special for their sick neighbors by making their own Hanukkah miracle. Based on a memory from the author's childhood.
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Web Sites
Hanukkah history and traditions
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