Hanukkah Trivia

Hanukkah Trivia
Author: Jennie Miller Helderman
Publisher: Gramercy
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2002
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780517220719

Filled with fascinating facts about the midwinter Jewish holiday, this charming little book is a must for everyone's shopping list. What is the right way to spell Hanukkah? What is the origin of eating cheese at Hanukkah? Where did the most distant celebration of the holiday take place? When was the first Hanukkah postage stamp issued in the United States? You'll have hours of fun discovering the answers to these and 146 other captivating questions that will light up your menorah.

500 Questions and Answers on Chanukah

500 Questions and Answers on Chanukah
Author: Jeffrey M. Cohen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2006
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

This book is probably the most comprehensive and detailed treatment of the festival of Chanukah in the English language. It commences by placing the festival in its historical context by surveying the history of the Jewish people from Abraham until Alexander, and proceeds to explain the origin, nature and ramifications of Hellenism and the spiritually corrosive effects it had on Judea. Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen employs his customary analytical approach in looking at the classical sources afresh in order to describe the stages of the Maccabean revolt and the reoccupation and cleansing of the Temple. A major question that he addresses is how such a unique military victory could have been so down-played in Jewish tradition to the extent that the miracle of the oil, rather than the courageous Maccabean exploits, has become the popular rationale of the entire festival. The author provides an encyclopaedic treatment of the festival, embracing its development and history, philosophy, theology, rabbinic insights into the festival, its laws (including women's obligations) and customs, its celebration in home and synagogue, its observance among exotic Jewish communities, as well as quiz questions and activities for the younger reader.

Hanukkah Mad Libs

Hanukkah Mad Libs
Author: Roger Price
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2012-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0843172452

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about Hanukkah. It’s as fun as spinning the NOUN! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and opening presents, there’s plenty of laughs for all eight nights of the Jewish Festival of Lights! Play alone, in a group, or at a Bubbies’ house! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Hanukkah Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories all about Hanukkah! - Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

Encyclopedia of Jewish Food

Encyclopedia of Jewish Food
Author: Gil Marks
Publisher: HMH
Total Pages: 1980
Release: 2010-11-17
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0544186311

A comprehensive, A-to-Z guide to Jewish foods, recipes, and culinary traditions—from an author who is both a rabbi and a James Beard Award winner. Food is more than just sustenance. It’s a reflection of a community’s history, culture, and values. From India to Israel to the United States and everywhere in between, Jewish food appears in many different forms and variations, but all related in its fulfillment of kosher laws, Jewish rituals, and holiday traditions. The Encyclopedia of Jewish Food explores unique cultural culinary traditions as well as those that unite the Jewish people. Alphabetical entries—from Afikomen and Almond to Yom Kippur and Za’atar—cover ingredients, dishes, holidays, and food traditions that are significant to Jewish communities around the world. This easy-to-use reference includes more than 650 entries, 300 recipes, plus illustrations and maps throughout. Both a comprehensive resource and fascinating reading, this book is perfect for Jewish cooks, food enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in Jewish history or food. It also serves as a treasure trove of trivia—for example, the Pilgrims learned how to make baked beans from Sephardim in Holland. From the author of such celebrated cookbooks as Olive Trees and Honey, the Encyclopedia of Jewish Food is an informative, eye-opening, and delicious guide to the culinary heart and soul of the Jewish people.

Vedibarta Bam

Vedibarta Bam
Author: Moshe Bogomilsky
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Jewish marriage customs and rites
ISBN: 9781880880838

Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf

Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf
Author: Greg Wolfe
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1619635232

In this delightfully inventive holiday tale, an elf named Shmelf takes a journey from the North Pole . . . and discovers all the joys of Hanukkah. Shmelf is one of Santa's most important elves. He's part of the List Checking department, and he makes sure all the good boys and girls get their presents! But when Shmelf finds out that some children are missing from Santa's list, he goes to investigate. What Shmelf uncovers is Hanukkah, a wondrous and joyful holiday that Jewish families celebrate each year. As Shmelf observes a family lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and hearing the Hanukkah story, he sees how special the traditions of the holiday truly are--and he wants to be a part of it! Luckily, Santa just might have a special role in mind for Shmelf . . . The rich traditions of Hanukkah come to life in this whimsical and magical story that's perfect for the holiday season.

Monica’s Chanukah, & More

Monica’s Chanukah, & More
Author: Rita Fidler Dorn
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2022-04-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1669813150

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Our Eight Nights of Hanukkah

Our Eight Nights of Hanukkah
Author: Michael J. Rosen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2000
Genre: Hanukkah
ISBN: 9780439365741

A child describes how one family celebrates Hanukkah, including polishing the silver menorah, lighting the candles, having a special family dinner, and sharing gifts.

1,401 Questions and Answers about Judaism

1,401 Questions and Answers about Judaism
Author: David C. Gross
Publisher:
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2003
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780781809931

Now in its fifth edition, this popular reference includes 100 new questions that address today's controversial issues. What is the Jewish attitude towards stem cell research? Are same-sex unions permitted within Judaism? David Gross draws on traditional Jewish law to answer these questions and many others. This collection presents a wealth of information about the Jewish religion and its cultural traditions. Its chapters are arranged by topics, such as Family Life, the Synagogue, Holidays and festivals, and Israel. This is essential reading for all Jews and for non-Jews seeking to learn more about this faith and its traditions.