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1. This video tells the story of Hanukkah and some of the customs surrounding the holiday. There are songs, dances, and skits. The song about Antiochus sticks in my head. My daughter (age 3) asks to get this tape from the library over and over--I finally bought her a copy of her own.

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4 comments about Lights: The Miracle of Chanukah.

1. To be honest, I expected this to be yet another tired re-telling of the Maccabees versus the Greeks. I was pleasantly surprised, and this video quickly became one of my all-time favorite Hanukkah movies for children -- and adults, too!

   In this presentation, the war theme is thankfully kept to a minimum. Instead, the focus is on the question of forced assimilation of the Jews into Greek culture. This is represented by the use of dancing animated Hebrew letters -- the "lights" -- that follow the Jewish characters and come floating up from the Torah scroll as it is read, etc. The replacement of the brilliant, dancing Hebrew letters with sluggish, duller Greek ones -- and the social oppression that follows -- is overcome, of course, by the Jewish heroes, who free the lights to shine brightly once more.

   I especially liked the idea that the kids in the opening scene (in ancient Israel) are the same kids as in the closing scene (in modern times) which gives a sense of cultural continuity "from generation to generation." This is a story that is written on many levels, and will be enojyed by your family every year. Highly recommended!




2. This is surely the best animated version of the Hannukah story for children. I have taught religious school for many years and this is a never failing hit with my classes. The story is well told and the animation quite well done. I certainly prefer it to the rugrats channukah since there arent any unpleasant interactions between the siblings!!



3. This is a sophisticated presentation that will move both child and adult. Builds strong identity as well as being a fabulous introduction to Chanukah for non-Jews.
   A winner--no shlock here!



4. Although somewhat abstract and harder for young children to understand, "Lights", is an entertaining well done animated 28 minute synopsis of the meaning behind Hannukah. Narrated well, includes some very popular actors playing roles in the piece. Thank you for a well done short film.

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