Describes how the Judaic culture of Israel is reflected in its many festivals, including Pesach, Sukkot, and Hanukkah.

Describes the history behind the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, explaining that it began after the Temple of Jerusalem was reclaimed and restored to its former glory by the Jews after being desecrated by Antiochus IV.

Presents words related to the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and other aspects of Jewish life for each letter of the alphabet, from alphabet to zaide, a traditional term for a grandfather.

Provides an A to Z introduction to Judaism, including explanations of challah, dreidels, Israel, Purim, and Yiddish.

"A young Jewish boy strolls through Vienna and witnesses acts of anti-Semitism during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. At night he dreams of a superhero, Judah Maccabee, who appears to defend Vienna's Jews. When he awakes, he knows there will be no Maccabean rescue and he weeps. Years pass, the boy, now an old man, returns to Vienna and sees the Jewish community and the Temple have been restored. He looks for the eternal light in his Temple and can't...