{"product_id":"9781880226834","title":"Dedicate and Celebrate!: A Messianic Jewish Guide to Hanukkah","description":"Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication, or the Festival of Lights, is not the Jewish alternative to Christmas. Although it is celebrated in the winter, this festive holiday descrobes a story all its own--of faithfulness to God, of bravery against all odds, and of the rededication of a defiled Temple.\u003cp\u003e For Jews, Hanukkah is a time of bright lights, of delicious smells, of delightful singing, presents, and games. It is a time to proudly remember our heroes and wonder at the miracles of God. But it is not just for Jews! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah--himself a Jew--also celebrated Hanukkah as recorded in the Gospel of John. So why shouldn't Christians follow his example and embrace this joyous time? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Here, Barry Rubin and his family share the history and traditions of Hanukkah for all who wish to learn. Dedicate and Celebrate includes the story of Hanukkah, holiday songs, recipes, rules for playing the Hanukkah games and even how to light a Hanukkah menorah. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e AUTHOR BIO: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Barry Rubin is the President and CEO of Messianic Jewish Communications and rabbi of Emmanuel Messianic Jewish Congregation, both in Maryland. Steffi Rubin, Barry's wife, is an accomplished graphic artist and writer of Messianic music. The Rubins have two daughters, Rebecca and Shira, who, along with their parents, contributed to this enjoyable book.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Messianic Jewish Publisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47038942249200,"sku":"9781880226834","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781880226834_p0.jpg?v=1763603541","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781880226834","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}