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Hannukah Lights: Stories from the Festival of Lights, Volume 2
Author: Lucjan Dobroszycki, Daniel Mark Epstein, Faye Moskowitz, Grace Paley, Marie B. Jaffe
Narrator: Theodore Bikel
Abridged: 0 hr 57 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway
Published: 11/09/2001
Genre: Religion - Judaism
Synopsis
For Jewish families the world over, Hannukah is a special time of celebration and reflection— of dreidels and latkes, of beloved memories. From the Yiddish translation of “ A Visit from St. Nicholas” to a mother reminiscing about her childhood Hannukah celebrations— listeners will learn about the historical and cultural significance of Hanukkah and why it is celebrated around the world. From the lighting of the menorah to the special foods that are prepared, audiences of all backgrounds will gain insights into this holiday's traditions and appreciate more fully the Jewish faith.
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