Eight Lights for Eight Nights A Hanukkah Story and Activity Book

Here is a wonderful, beautifully illustrated book to help inspire Jewish children in celebration of Hanukkah, the festival of lights, while also telling boys and girls of all faiths the fascinating story and traditions connected with this festive holiday. The book's first part tells the story, taken fromThe Book of Maccabeesand other historical sources, of how Antiochus of Syria invaded the land of Judea and forbade the Jews to perform their religious rites, which included lighting the menorah. The story goes on to tell how the Syrians were ultimately defeated and driven away by the Maccabees, and how the Temple of Jerusalem was restored and its menorah lighted and miraculously kept burning. This book's remaining pages describe the joyful Hanukkah rituals meant to commemorate the miracle of the menorah. Children read about the special foods for Hanukkah, learn to light Hanukkah candles, make lots of fun, innovative crafts, playdreidelwith chocolateGelt,and generally celebrate this joyous holiday. Includes sidebars with cool facts! (Ages 69)Herman, Debbie is the author of 'Eight Lights for Eight Nights A Hanukkah Story and Activity Book' with ISBN 9780764126000 and ISBN 0764126008.