This newly-designed, easy-to-use edition of a classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more family ideas, and new resources for every aspect of your holiday celebration.
Information on every aspect of Hanukkah is covered, including:
The story of Hanukkah
Celebrating--for families of every constellation
Songs and prayers in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish (with clear transliterations)
Recipes for traditional and modern Hanukkah foods
"December Dilemmas"--coping with other traditions' celebrations
Firsthand explanations and ideas from real-life families around America
Hands-on advice and practical suggestions invite families into Hanukkah's spirituality and joys, from the making of luscious latkes and Hanukkah crafts to the stories of the heroism and the miracle that are remembered every year with the lighting of the hanukkiyah.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
The "Everything" Hanukkah Guide Book:
This book is now in its second edition. Perhaps the thing I liked most about this book is that its format, like others in the series (Shabbat Seder, Passover Seder, Death and Mourning) is heavily comprised of pictorial interviews with real families. People express their hopes, difficulties and successes in learning to celebrate each of the Jewish Festivals featured in each of the respective books. The book also discusses ways in which real families have dealt with interfaith issues and extended families at... more info
