{"product_id":"the-brave-maccabees-migdal-eder-press-9798275182941","title":"The Brave Maccabees: Between Empires and Miracles: A Hanukkah Story Inspired by the Book of Maccabees for Jewish Children","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp your child understand the real story behind Hanukkah.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot just the candles.\u003cbr\u003eNot just the miracle.\u003cbr\u003eBut the world of the Maccabees and the choices that shaped Jewish history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren hear the Hanukkah story every year.\u003cbr\u003eBut many never learn what truly happened.\u003cbr\u003eWhy the Maccabees had to fight.\u003cbr\u003eWhy Judea stood between powerful empires.\u003cbr\u003eAnd how the Temple was taken, purified, and filled with light again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book brings that story to life in a clear and warm way for young readers.\u003cbr\u003eIt explains the world around the Maccabees with simple language, gentle pacing, and beautiful watercolor illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour child will learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho the Maccabees were\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Antiochus took away Jewish practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Judea sat between Egypt and Syria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Judah the Hammer inspired the people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Temple was restored and rededicated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Hanukkah story still matters today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book includes maps, a timeline, compare and contrast pages, reflection questions, and a child friendly explanation of the Book of Maccabees. These tools help young readers follow the story and understand its meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for Jewish homes, schools, and holiday learning.\u003cbr\u003eGreat for independent reading or as a family read aloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want your child to connect with Hanukkah in a deeper way, this book will guide them through the bravery, faith, and hope that brought light back to Jerusalem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring the story of the Maccabees into your home.\u003cbr\u003eAdd this book to your cart today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Migdal Eder Press,Miriam Joy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798275182941\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 76\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.16d","brand":"Migdal Eder Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47931197456639,"sku":"9798275182941","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3dbdcd65-d51a-42e5-836b-dd66529744f4.jpg?v=1766347112","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-brave-maccabees-migdal-eder-press-9798275182941","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}