This document summarizes a Jewish children's literature club that met weekly during the fall of 2012 to read and write Chanukah stories. The club included 10 children and their teacher Ellen Berman. Each week the club read a different children's book about Chanukah and the children wrote their own original Chanukah stories. Brief summaries of 15 stories written by the children are provided. The document concludes by thanking Ellen's friend Brian for allowing her to use his computer and scanner to edit and publish the children's stories.

1. Jewish Children’s Lit
Chanukah Edition
Sept – Nov 2012

2. Club Members
• Brandon G.
• Danielle H.
• Shoshana I.
• Hannah P.
• Lily S.
• David S.
• Jacob S.
• Mia S.
• Ryan S.
• Ellen J. Berman, teacher

3. About Our Kesher Club
Reading
Each week, we read a different children’s
book about Chanukah
Writing
Each week, everyone spent time creating
their own Chanukah children’s books

5. Mrs. Greenberg’s Messy Hanukkah
Though it's the first night of
Hanukkah, Rachel's family won't
really be celebrating until next
week. But Rachel wants to
celebrate now, so she comes up
with a good idea: she'll visit her
neighbor, Mrs. Greenberg, and
they can make latkes together.
– Amazon
“I like this book because it shows
the miracle of working together
and spending time with family on
Chanukah.” – Lily
By Linda Glaser

6. JUDAH WHO ALWAYS SAID NO!
This story is about a boy in
Jerusalem, who always
said, “No!”
Will Judah ever say, “Yes!”
– Hannah
By Harriet K. Feder

7. Nine Spoons – A Chanukah Story
Based on a true story,
“Nine Spoons” is a wonderful
account of the risks taken and
sacrifices made by a group of
women during the Holocaust so
they could create a Chanukah
menorah to celebrate the holiday.
– Ellen
By Marci Stillerman

8. The Runaway Latkes
“Runaway Latkes” is a very good
book that talks about teamwork
and latkes that do not want to be
eaten!
– Danielle
By Leslie Kimmelman

9. Menorah in the Night Sky
A Miracle of Chanukah
“Menorah in the Night Sky”
is a touching story about
two boys in a concentration
camp who manage to
celebrate Chanukah and
witness their own miracle.
– Brandon
By Jacques J.M. Shore

11. The Missing Menorah
Will the Shapiros have to
celebrate the Festival of Lights
without lights?
Read the Missing Menorah to
find out!
By Lily and Danielle

12. G-d’s Spy – aa8
If you are a fan of James
Bond, read the story of
Joseph Burrell,
international God Spy aa8
– protector of Chanukah!
Written by Brandon
Early Inspiration by Ryan

13. How Mice Celebrate Chanukah
Follow the adventure of
Krisp the Mouse as he
gets ready for his family’s
Chanukah celebration!
By David and Mia

14. Rose’s 1st Chanukah
Alicia is very excited for
her baby sister Rose to
experience her first
Chanukah. Will she be
able to help Rose
celebrate the holiday?
By Shoshi

15. The Family Who Loved Chanukah
Share a wonderful holiday
celebration with the
Beringstons, who love
Chanukah, family
traditions, and each other!
By Hannah

16. The Chanukah Fairy
How can getting
everything you wish for
Chanukah get you into
trouble?!
By Jacob

17. Credits
This presentation and all the final copies of the
Kesher children’s books were edited and
desktop published by Ellen.
Each child received a bound copy of his or her
Kesher book.
Big thanks to Ellen’s friend Brian who let her
work at his computer and his scanner for many
hours.