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Lighting the Past: Historical Stories of Hanukkah

Throughout history, people have found ways to celebrate Hanukkah even in challenging times and places. This list shares stories of Hanukkah celebrations from different moments in history—from a Revolutionary War soldier seeking comfort in familiar traditions, to a Holocaust refugee rebuilding a new life, to an immigrant family kindling light on the prairie.

Emanuel and the Hanukkah Rescue

Story of a Jewish boy’s Hanukkah in 18th century Massachusetts, touching on the Spanish Inquisition

Hanukkah at Valley Forge

Story of a Jewish soldier during the Revolutionary War, teaching George Washington about Hanukkah

Chanukah on the Prairie

True story of Polish immigrants celebrate their first Chanukah out west

Oskar and the Eight Blessings

Story of a refugee boy from Nazi Germany finding welcome during Hanukkah in New York City

All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah

Story of an immigrant family celebrating Hanukkah in 1912 New York City

Candlelight for Rebecca

Story about American Girl Rebecca struggling with expectations to celebrate Christmas

The Stone Lamp: Eight Stories Of Hanukkah Through History

Somber series of poems giving voice to children celebrating Hanukkah in historical times and places

The Boston Chocolate Party

Story of a Jewish colonial boy resisting British tea taxation while celebrating Hanukkah

Beam of Light: The Story of the First White House Menorah

Story from the perspective of the first White House menorah

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