A Different Light: The Big Book of Hanukkah

By Barbara Spectre and Noam Zion

Book Overview

Hanukkah thoughts and perspectives by such contemporary Jewish thinkers as David Hartman, Irving Greenberg, Chaim Potok, Daniel Gordis, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. These pluralistic perspectives help explain how different communities and denominations find their particular identity symbolised in the light of the Menorah.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1930143346
• ISBN13: 9781930143340
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Simcha Media Group (NJ)
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 3.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.8" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Incredible treasury of info, the BEST anthology I've found

Whether you are Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, etc...you can't do better than this anthology which provides a collection of essays, photos and historical info covering Hannukah. I thought I knew at least all the BASIC info about Hannuka but this book made me realize I'd just begun to tap the surface of information about this holiday. From competing ideas about the rituatl of candle lighting, the shared narrative of the Maccabees, Hasidic rebbes and their views,e tc...this book covers it all! There are sections on how Hannukah has been interpreted and celebrated (or not) by various Jewish communities, a collection of historical information, opinions form historians, rabbis, scientist and Kabbalists. There are also profiles of some of the greatest Jewish heroes. The photos and illustrations are excellent and could be used in classes or seminars. Whether you are gathering information for your children or for adults, you should be able to find something to add excitment and valuable info to your holiday celebration. You'll definitely have plenty of ideas to spark conversation and share various opinions.