The Art of Channuka

The goal of this blog is to make you into your local Hannuka Hero. Please read carefully and click, click, click (or tap, tap, tap).
Happy Birthday Calla - May you live in continued inspiration til 120!

This week's blog contains my Channuka gift to you.

It comes wrapped between two questions for your table.

The first question is about gift-giving itself.

What do gifts have to do with Channuka?

I mean did you ever just stop and think: "What's the connection?" - ??

I used to think there was no connection, that Channuka gifts come from Xmas-envy.

I was wrong.

But rather than spill the beans, let's make this the first question for your table:

Why do so many people like to give gifts specifically during Channuka?

Now, as you surely know from our cool Channuka Countdown Timer, you're running out one of the few things in life that is truly irreplaceable: time.

I can't give you time.

But I can save you time.

Need a beautiful menorah? Click here.
How about candles? Try these.
How about pre-filled oil candles? These are great.
Dreidels? Look no further.
Chocolate coins? Thought of that too.
Kids books and activities? Got 'em.

(Please remember that using our links is an easy way to support JSL's mission as Amazon contributes about 5% of the purchase.)

Now that pretty much takes care of the physical side of Channuka.

How about the spiritual?

Where are you going to find a good transliteration of the Menorah bracha/blessing and Ma-oz Tsur song?

How about the song "I Have a Little Dreidel" in English and Yiddish with guitar chords?

How about a Podcast of my class, "Channuka and the Secret of the 36"?

Help JSL with an end-of-the-year tax-deductible donation and receive all of these as our thank-you gift.

Let's now wrap up this email with the second question for your table:

What's the ideal Channuka gift?


Shabbat Shalom and Happy Hannuka

PS - Still looking for a meaningful and useful gift for a teacher in your life? How about a parent who is struggling to inspire her children? Send them a subscription to the Amazing Nature for Teachers program @ AmazingNature4Teachers.com.

PPS - A fancy Chicago chocolatier is now producing hand-crafted gelt for grownups.

PPPS - In case you were wondering, the Menorah Glasses really do exist. As does the dreidel headbopper.

PPPPS -



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Your Pesach Kit

Why is this week's blog different from all other weeks?


Because this year I am happy to announce the all-new completely-revised and updated and totally awesome Art of Amazement Haggada and Passover Kit.

If you saw this last year or any previous years, there is no comparison.

There are two options:

1. The Art of Amazement Haggada - Leader's Edition

Finally, a truly revolutionary Passover Haggada that will give your family and guests a fresh, connected, inspiring connection to the Seder!

If you are leading a Seder, use this in conjunction with any other Haggadas. It is designed to work regardless of which haggadas the others are using.

How is the Art of Amazement Haggada different?
1. Simple
2. We added transliterations and translations of all the stuff you want to say in Hebrew
3. We cut out the boring stuff.

How is the Leader's Edition different?
1. Peppered with questions to throw out, like a Teacher's Edition of a textbook
2. An incredibly detailed script based on the classic MIdrash that will turn you into an amazing storyteller and keep everyone spellbound
3. A list of 8 tips and tricks to keep everyone of all ages engaged

Click here to download a sample of the leader's edition.
Click here to get the full leader's edition.


2. The 2012 JSL Passover Kit

Full kit includes: Leader’s Haggada, General Haggada, Pesach Supplement, Pesach Charades, Pesach Cards, Pesach Bingo, Article on “Jews and Food”, Coloring Page

Click here to get the full 2012 Passover Kit.

Finally, if you're looking for the easiest way to get matzah, plague-kits, Pesach treats, Pesach books, etc., we've selected the best for you here:

http://bestjewishkidsbooks.com

There is a chance that the Pesach rush next week will prevent me from sending another message then. In case you don't hear from me, here's wishing you and yours a happy and meaningful Passover.

In the meantime,

Shabbat Shalom.