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Beam of Light|Elisa Boxer

Beam of Light : The Story of the First White House Menorah

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The first piece of Judaica in the White House's permanent holiday collection was introduced for Hanukkah in 2022. This lovely picture book tells the history and importance of its creation. The official White House menorah is a symbol of strength and perseverance against seemingly insurmountable odds. It was created from a piece of reclaimed wood salvaged during a Truman-era renovation of the building. That beam of White House wood sat in storage for seventy years, through thirteen different presidents. It might have been destroyed, but instead it waited for its new purpose. And so, in 2022, it was transformed into a menorah that will shine its beams of light every year, celebrating the resilience and permanence of Jewish people in America and abroad.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780593698174
  • ISBN-10: 0593698177
  • Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
  • Publish Date: October 2024
  • Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.95 pounds
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: Ages 4-8

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