The Menorah

The Menorah
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 296
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780674088795
ISBN-13 : 0674088794
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis The Menorah by : Steven Fine

Introduction: Standing before the Arch of Titus menorah -- From Titus to Moses-and back -- Flavian Rome to the nineteenth century -- Modernism, Zionism, and the menorah -- Creating a national symbol -- A Jewish holy grail -- The menorah at the Vatican -- Illuminating the path to Armageddon

Light the Menorah

Light the Menorah
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780843189544
ISBN-13 : 0843189541
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Light the Menorah by :

Light the menorah and celebrate eight days of fun with this interactive book! It?s time to celebrate Hanukkah! From learning the story of the Macabees to making potato latkes and playing dreidel, kids will love reading along with this fun book. A pull-tab on each page allows children to ?light? the candles of the menorah.

Menorah Under the Sea

Menorah Under the Sea
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Publisher : Kar-Ben Publishing
Total Pages : 36
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780822573869
ISBN-13 : 0822573865
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Menorah Under the Sea by : Esther Susan Heller

Describes how, while studying sea urchins in Antarctica, marine biologist David Ginsburg celebrated Hanukkah by creating his own menorah on the sea floor.

The Menorah, the Ancient Seven-armed Candelabrum

The Menorah, the Ancient Seven-armed Candelabrum
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 674
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9004120173
ISBN-13 : 9789004120174
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis The Menorah, the Ancient Seven-armed Candelabrum by : Rāḥēl Ḥa̱klîlî

The Menorah - the ancient seven-armed candelabrum was the most important and dominant symbol in Jewish art, both in the Land of Israel and the Diaspora. The prominent position of the menorah in Jewish art emphasizes its significance. The book will present the menorah history, origin, its unique form, and significance during the Second Temple period and in the Late Antiquity.

Hanukkah Pop-Up Menorah

Hanukkah Pop-Up Menorah
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 28
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781647227562
ISBN-13 : 1647227569
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Hanukkah Pop-Up Menorah by : Lisa Rojany

A safe, no-mess, and fun way to celebrate Hanukkah! Pop up the menorah and add a sturdy paper candle for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah! Discover fun and festive Hanukkah collectibles and a stunningly detailed pop-up menorah in this unique Hanukkah decoration and activity. This is the perfect way to celebrate the Festival of Lights! Open a new pocket each night to discover a paper candle to place on the menorah. Fun, interactive, and fire-free, Hanukkah Pop-Up Calendar is a beautiful addition to your holidays! NEW HANUKKAH TRADITION: Count down the eight nights of Hanukkah by opening a pocket each night to discover a new paper candle to place on the pop-up menorah. FIRE-FREE FUN: A safe way to “light” the menorah for all ages.

Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Magical Menorah

Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Magical Menorah
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Publisher : Kar-Ben Publishing ®
Total Pages : 71
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781728432793
ISBN-13 : 1728432790
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Magical Menorah by : Judy Press

Pinky Bloom, Brooklyn's greatest kid detective, takes on a new case just in time for Hanukkah. When an extremely valuable ancient Israeli coin is stolen from her synagogue, Pinky sets out to find the thief. But other strange events keep distracting her. Could they be connected to the supposedly magical menorah that her neighbor has left in her family's care? Only Pinky can get to the bottom of this—with a little help from her annoying little brother.

A Long Way to Shiloh

A Long Way to Shiloh
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Publisher : Faber & Faber
Total Pages : 294
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780571329946
ISBN-13 : 0571329942
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis A Long Way to Shiloh by : Lionel Davidson

Casper Laing, the young, fiery and brilliant Professor of Semitic Languages, is asked to decipher an ancient parchment found in Israel. Piecing together its mysterious fragments, his translation soon reveals directions to a shrouded location. Believed to be the secret hiding place of the True Menorah, an ancient and priceless Jewish candelabrum, the Jordanians and Israelis begin a frantic race to claim the prize. Surrounded by violent and treacherous rivals, Casper is enjoined on a deadly adventure deep into the burning Negev desert. A Long Way to Shiloh (1966), Lionel Davidson's third novel, was a Book Society Choice and won the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award as well as the Crime Critics' Award for Best Thriller of the Year. Published in the USA as The Menorah Men, it was a no. 1 bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic. It further cemented his reputation as one of the pre-eminent genre writers of his generation, and was described by the Guardian as 'first-rate' and by the New York Times as 'a supple delight in which learning, wit and style are beautifully integrated.'

Baby's First Hanukkah

Baby's First Hanukkah
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 14
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780744035520
ISBN-13 : 074403552X
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Baby's First Hanukkah by : DK Children

Perfect for storytime with babies and toddlers over the Jewish holiday period, this first ebook introduces Hanukkah traditions and festivities. From the miracle of the oil, lighting the menorah candles, and delicious fried latkes and doughnut treats, to the spin-the-top dreidel game, shiny chocolate coins, and fun family time with songs to sing and gifts to give and receive, all the elements of this wonderful Jewish festival of lights are included. This classic little picture book has simple language and engaging, real-life photos that bring the warmth and celebrations of Hanukkah to life. With one main image per page to focus on, the book is clear and easy for babies and toddlers to follow, and the short text is enjoyable to read aloud and share with young children.

The Book of Aron

The Book of Aron
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Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Total Pages : 175
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780771079993
ISBN-13 : 0771079990
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis The Book of Aron by : Jim Shepard

By National Book Award finalist Jim Shepard, a deeply affecting novel that will join the shortlist of classics about the Holocaust and the children whose lives were caught up in it. For readers of Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl, Kenneally's Schindler's List; Szpilman's The Pianist; Anne Michaels' Fugitive Pieces; Markus Zusack's The Book Thief; the works of Pimo Levi and Elie Weisel and Michael Chabon. When we meet Aron, he is a beguiling and perceptive and not always happy young boy coming into awareness of himself and his family's struggles. When soon they are driven from the countryside into Warsaw, their lives are changed forever. Aron and a group of boys and girls risk their lives scuttling around the ghetto, smuggling and trading things through the "quarantine walls" to keep their people alive, while they are hunted by blackmailers and Jewish and Polish and German police, as gradually things catastrophically worsen, people begin to disappear, and survival is threatened on all sides. Eventually, Aron comes to know Janusz Korczak, a Jewish-Polish doctor famous for his advocacy of children's rights, whose orphanage was relocated to the ghetto once the Nazis swept in. In the end, he and the children he takes care of, Aron among them, are brought to the station to be put on a train to Treblinka. The Book of Aron is a breathtaking novel of extraordinary craft, humanity, and masterful storytelling. Fearless, and devoid of sentimentality, it looks squarely into the face of unspeakable suffering, evil and lawlessness, revealing the persistence and strength of the human spirit despite all odds and the redemptive power of love. It is nothing less than a masterpiece.

The Ninth Night of Hanukkah

The Ninth Night of Hanukkah
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Publisher : Union Square Kids
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1454940883
ISBN-13 : 9781454940883
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ninth Night of Hanukkah by : Erica S. Perl

It's Hanukkah, and Max and Rachel are excited to light the menorah in their family's new apartment. But, unfortunately, their Hanukkah box is missing. Luckily, their neighbors happily help, offering thoughtful, often humorous, stand-ins each night. Then, just as Hanukkah is nearly done, Max and Rachel, inspired by the shamash ("helper") candle, have a brilliant idea: to celebrate the Ninth Night of Hanukkah as a thank you to everyone!