Come visit the East Tawas Library and see the special display in honor of Hanukkah.
This year Hanukkah starts today, Tuesday December 4th, at sundown. Hanukkah continues for eight days, ending at nightfall on Wednesday December 12th.
Books on display include:
Celebrate Hanukkah with Light, Latkes, and Dreidels by Deborah Heiligman. This is part of a series of books published by National Geographic, entitled Holidays Around the World. While the book was written for children it provides a nice overview and also includes a recipe for Potato Latkes.
Hanukkah at Valley Forge by Stephen Krensky and illustrated by Greg Harlin. In this children's picture book George Washington's strength and resolve are bolstered by a Polish soldier's explanation of Hanukkah. The book flows beautifully between the days of the army of the Maccabees and the days of George Washington's army. I found this a wonderful book.
What I Wish My Christian Friends Knew about Judaism by Robert Schoen. This is a very readable book, either in parts or in entirety. The author states that his intent is to, "explain to my non-Jewish friends, in a simple, nonthreatening manner, what my religion is all about." A glossary and pronunciation guide is included.
We all need to take to heart the last two lines of Robert Schoen's book:
"Let us work together to help make this often-troubled world one of peace and harmony."
"Shalom!"
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