Freedom, faith, courage -- these are just some of the concepts at the heart of the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. From the poor man whose faith in God wins him favor with a king, to the Israeli boy who learns to trust his Arabic classmate, these eight stories range over many countries and centuries to illuminate the significance of the holiday. With one story for each night of Hanukkah, this collection can be shared while the Hanukkah candles burn . and all year long. ¿Barbara Goldin goes beyond the usual stories of latkes and dreidels to compose tales that beautifully reflect the meaning of the holiday.¿ Full-color illustrations. Juvenile book for all ages.