As the United States continues to lead the world
in a global war against tyranny,
more and more Americans are finding inspiration
in the message of Hanukkah.
For over two millennia, kindling Hanukkah
lights has been at the heart of a festival
rejoicing the victory of the light of freedom
over the darkness of tyranny.
This ancient triumph has been
dramatically repeated in modern times.
Freedom-loving men and women
finally defied centuries of tyrannical and
murderous anti-Semitism by reviving
their ancient Maccabee tradition
in their ancestral Land of Israel.
Hanukkah menorahs created during the four decades
just around Israel’s birth in the middle of the 20th century
tell the stories of these ancient and contemporary miracles.
Lighting the Way to Freedom: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel
&
A Celebration of Light: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel
honor the talented pioneer artists
who crafted the menorahs of this Golden Age,
and memorialize the courageous generations who lit them.
Gathered for the first time ever in such numbers,
these amazing treasures reveal
a remarkable period in the history of freedom.
Lighting the Way to Freedom: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel
&
A Celebration of Light: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel
will bring enjoyment and inspiration to young and old,
and casual browsers and careful readers of all faiths.
The struggle for freedom is year-round.
Lighting the Way to Freedom: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel
&
A Celebration of Light: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel
can serve as beautiful and engaging illustrated
primers on the history of Israel and the Middle East.
