Hanukkah – How To Celebrate

Ancient Jewish writings describe a delightful exchange between God and His people: ISRAEL:  God, You illuminated the whole universe and then tell us to light the menorah?GOD:  The little lights of your menorah are more precious to me than the

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Hanukkah Reads

photo credit: Juniper Books As the flickering lights of Hanukkah invite us into their warmth and holiness, it feels like the most natural thing in the world to cuddle up with a good book together with those we love. Reading together

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Hanukkah – Seeing the Light

Hanukkah is the only feast that originated in the land of Israel.Pesach originated in Egypt; Purim in Persia; Shavuot and Sukkot in the wilderness. Hanukkah, however, happened Poh – פה – here, in Israel. The Holy Temple was cleansed and

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Eight Stories For Hanukkah – Night 8

EIGHT STORIES FOR HANUKKAH  by Keren Hannah Adapted from: The Power of Light and Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer 8. THE PARAKEET NAMED DREIDEL Download the Transcript for The Parakeet Named Dreidel A delightful story of a lost parakeet in New York

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Eight Stories For Hanukkah – Night 7

EIGHT STORIES FOR HANUKKAH  by Keren Hannah Adapted from: The Power of Light and Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer 7. REUBEN AND ZLATEH THE GOAT Download the Transcript for Reuben and Zlateh the Goat Reuben and the beloved family goat, Zlateh, share an unforgettable adventure

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Eight Stories For Hanukkah – Night 6

EIGHT STORIES FOR HANUKKAH  by Keren Hannah Adapted from: The Power of Light and Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer * Elena Flerova, Family Time 6. A HANNUKAH EVENING AT MY PARENTS’ HOUSE Download the Transcript for A Hanukkah Evening At My Parents’

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Eight Stories For Hanukkah – Night 5

EIGHT STORIES FOR HANUKKAH  by Keren Hannah Adapted from: The Power of Light and Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer 5. THE SQUIRE AND THE HANUKKIAH Download the Transcript for The Squire and the Hanukkiah Their father, Falik, is sick in bed, they

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Eight Stories For Hanukkah – Night 4

EIGHT STORIES FOR HANUKKAH  by Keren Hannah Adapted from: The Power of Light and Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer 4. HERSHELEH AND HANUKKAH Download the Transcript for Hersheleh and Hanukkah On a cold, snowy Winter’s night a lost little fawn scratches at

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Eight Stories For Hanukkah – Night 3

EIGHT STORIES FOR HANUKKAH  by Keren Hannah Adapted from: The Power of Light and Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer 3. THE POWER OF LIGHT Download the Transcript for The Power of Light Based on a true story of the love of young

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Eight Stories For Hanukkah – Night 2

EIGHT STORIES FOR HANUKKAH by Keren Hannah Adapted from: The Power of Light and Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer 2. ELIJAH THE SLAVE Download the Transcript for Elijah The Slave In God’s Kingdom things are not always as they seem and angels

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Eight Stories For Hanukkah – Night 1

EIGHT STORIES FOR HANUKKAH  by Keren Hannah Adapted from: The Power of Light and Stories for Children by Isaac Bashevis Singer 1. OLLIE AND POLLY – The Story of Two Leaves What does it feel like to be the last two leaves clinging to

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More Hanukkah Reads

photo credit – Juniper Books The world says stories are meant to help you sleep. But I say; stories are meant to wake you up.* As a homeschool mom I remember well that glazed look that would tell me I

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