Search Results Search for:    Advanced Search    Browse by keyword There are currently 273 resources matching your search Displaying results 1 - 15: 1 |2 |3 |4 |5 |6 |7 |8 |9 |10 | Next Sort by site rank Sort by title Sort by rating Sort by popularity Sort by date 1. Above and Beyond      More Info The theme of the hero in tzahal is explored in this video. A group of young foreigners come together to explore the tradition of Jewish heroism as an extension of the Maccabee heroes of Hanukka. Their interviews include Yehuda Tagar from the War of Independence, Dina Zaltz from the Yom Kippur War and Benayah Blum, a hero of the Lebanon War. 2. Alexandra's Scroll      More Info When the hated Syrian-Greek king fills ancient Jerusalem with statues of Greek gods and destroys the Jewish temple, feisty Alexandra takes up pen, ink, and sheet of papyrus and turns “scribe.” In her scroll, Alexandra records the everyday happenings of her life, as well as the events of the Jewish rebellion led by the Maccabees. When her father joins the resistance against the Greek autho... 3. All About Hanukkah      More Info The story of Hanukkah is told from a historic point of view presenting events, personalities and philosophical issues in sequence from Antiochus' rule over the Jews, the Maccabees' uprising, their victory over the Syrians and the rededication of the Temple. The illustrations depict battles, period-costumed characters and scenery. Information about Hanukkah customs, directions and variations for th... 4. All the Lights in the Night      More Info This story takes place in Tsarist Russia. Because of increasingly antisemitic conditions, two young boys are sent on an escape journey to Palestine on the eve of Hanukkah. Their mother gives them a lamp and enough oil for one night. The story describes their difficult journey, how they use the lamp and how they celebrate Hanukkah. 5. Alternative Holiday Celebrations      More Info A presentation of alternative models for the seder, Hanukah, Tu-Bishvat. Includes Hanukkah Workshop/Fair; Tu Bishvat "Hands On" Seder; Pesah Walk Through Seder. 6. Arielle and the Hanukkah Surprise      More Info A young girl’s simple calculations inform her that this Hanukka there will be more people than candles to go round. With her immediate family and her grandfather who is visiting for the holiday, there simply will not be enough candles for each person. Since she is the youngest, the young girl concludes that she will be the one not to light this year. She is dispirited until he... 7. Art of Hanukah, The      More Info This book presents over 48 full-color plates of Hanukka art: Hanukkiot from different time periods and settings, illuminated manuscripts and dreidels, created over the centuries, in different times and in different places. Each illustration is accompanied by a page of commentary, including information about the artist, if known, where or when it is from, as well as which collection it b... 8. Art of Jewish Living      More Info This handbook for family celebration of Hanukkah is divided into two sections. The first part provides information about Hanukkah, its history, concepts, customs and observances (candlelighting, foods, gifts, songs and games). Texts for rituals are presented in three linear columns (Hebrew, transliteration, English). Practical questions and answers are presented. The second part deals with the Dec... 9. Asher and the Capmakers      More Info A boy runs a simple errand for his mother and ends up in far-off Jerusalem. This is a traditional story re-told. A young boy goes looking for an egg for latkes and gets lost in the woods on a Hanukkah night adventure. 10. Biblical and Historical Background of the Jewish Holy Days, The      More Info This book traces the development and evolution of the holidays and related customs from their biblical origins and within the context of their historical backgrounds. The author explains how we arrived at some of the customs as we know them today. Traditional sources from the Talmud are referred to often with quotes. Other sources, rabbinic works and Megillat Antiochus (what many communities used ... 11. Blessings Abundant      More Info This is a teacher's guide to accompany the Egalitarian Poster Series by artist Brenda Alpar. With this guide, the pictures can be used as tools to encourage learning and discussion on the holiday itself, egalitarian components of the holiday, where the title of the poster came from, the symbols shown, the border, the medallions, and the prayers. The booklet is written in English, but th... 12. Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes, The      More Info It's the last night of Hanukkah and there are only three little potatoes left--not enough to make latkes for the relatives. Rachel has the solution--she will borrow some potatoes from Mrs. Greenberg. And then she will invite Mrs. Greenberg, who is all alone, to share Hanukkah with them. But though Mrs. Greenberg has a heart of gold, she is a stubborn as an ox--she doesn't want to be a bother. Luck... 13. By the Hanukkah Light      More Info Oberman tells the historical tale of Hanukkah to children through personal anecdotes grandparents relate to their grandchildren. Through this educational tool, the Hanukkia is described (and how it is cleaned); what actually happens on each Hanukkah night and what happened in their time: "I remember when I was a boy. I would sing out the blessings and light the first candle. Then my grandpa wo... 14. çâéí      More Info çðåëéä äîîå÷îú áàîöò àùø éù àôùøåú åéøèåàìéú ìäãìé÷ àú äðøåú ùîîå÷îéí òìéä. áöéãé äçðåëéä îåôéòéí ëì îéðé àôùøåéåú áçéøä ìðåùàéí ùåðéí ä÷ùåøéí áçðåëä. 15. Can You Imagine      More Info "Can You Imagine" is a "creative" coloring book. Each page begins with a question asking the children to imagine "what the picture could look like if..." For example, the page may include an illustration of the outline of a book with a question, "What do you think the Book of Life might look like," and children must complete the picture using their imagination. 1 |2 |3 |4 |5 |6 |7 |8 |9 |10 | Next Looking for more resources on this topic? Click here to try your search on Google. Submit a new book review