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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins is a children's picture book written by Eric Kimmel and illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman in 1989. It features the Jewish folk hero and trickster figure Hershel of Ostropol challenging and defeating through guile a series of goblins over the course of the eight nights of Hanukkah, culminating in a showdown with the King of the Goblins himself on the final night. The book won a Caldecott Honor in 1990.

Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by lighting the candles of a candelabrum with nine branches, commonly called a menorah or hanukkiah.

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins - Wikipedia

Hershel facing down the Goblin King from Eric Kimmel's book : 'Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins' illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman reblog source enchantedbook May 14

link https://youtu.be/WVoksAMMQrs

Well, if you are not Jewish like me, there are understandable question about the story that needs to be known to understand this celebration. So I asked my all knowing friend AI Copilot a few questions, which he promptly answered.

Why do the Jews celebrate Hanukkah?

Copilot: Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish celebration that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second century B.C. This event followed the successful revolt of the Jewish people, led by the Maccabees, against their Greek-Syrian oppressors.

The story goes that when the Jews reclaimed the temple, they found only enough consecrated oil to keep the temple’s menorah (candelabrum) burning for one day. Miraculously, the oil lasted for eight days, which is why Hanukkah is celebrated for eight nights.

During Hanukkah, families light a special menorah called a Hanukiah, play games like dreidel, sing songs, and enjoy traditional foods such as latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts).

What do you mean by the rededication for the Second Temple in Jerusalem?

Copilot: The rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem refers to an event that took place in 164 B.C. after the Jewish people, led by the Maccabees, successfully revolted against the Greek-Syrian rulers who had desecrated the temple. The Greek-Syrians had imposed their own religious practices and defiled the temple by setting up an altar to Zeus and sacrificing pigs, which are considered unclean in Judaism.

After reclaiming the temple, the Jews cleansed and purified it, removing all traces of the Greek-Syrian influence. They then rededicated the temple to the worship of the God of Israel. This rededication included the lighting of the menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum, which was supposed to burn continuously. However, they found only a small amount of consecrated oil, enough for one day. Miraculously, this oil lasted for eight days, allowing them time to prepare more consecrated oil.

This miracle is the reason Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights, and why lighting the menorah is a central tradition of the holiday.

Is the story by Eric Kimmel "The Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins" based on some Jewish old lore, and why did the author write about it?

Copilot:

“Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” by Eric Kimmel is a delightful children’s book that draws on the character of Hershel of Ostropol, a traditional Jewish folk hero known for his cleverness and wit. While the story itself is an original creation by Kimmel, it incorporates elements of Jewish folklore and the spirit of Hanukkah.

The book tells the tale of Hershel, who arrives in a village where goblins have taken over the synagogue, preventing the villagers from celebrating Hanukkah. Using his cleverness, Hershel outsmarts the goblins over the eight nights of Hanukkah, ultimately restoring the holiday celebrations.

Eric Kimmel wrote this story to blend the themes of Hanukkah with the rich tradition of Jewish folklore. By doing so, he aimed to create an engaging and educational story for children that highlights the values of bravery, cleverness, and the triumph of good over evil. The inclusion of goblins and magical elements adds a layer of excitement and fantasy, making the story appealing to young readers

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Small collection of my Morrotober pieces so far!! 👻

These are in order: Water (Day 2), Memory (Day 12) and Crimes (Day 13)

While I can’t keep up with posting for each of the prompts, It’s been nice to select a few to still join in!

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I know the previous one said it was day 4 but the beanie baby worm fit better for day 5, (gijinka) and I found this old drawing I did that gave me the idea for this prompt lol. Also as a side note, Never forget where you came from. lmao.

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Richarlyson: One day I decided to create a little joke. I knew there was little to do at the day then I saw dad wandering, and I got a joke from another day and made it into a scary stunt! KKKKKKKK

At the end of the day dad told me, "I loved what you did, I hope this is not a only one time thing, bc if it is, I will hung you down and kill u." KKKKK Then for months, I fought and stayed some 30 min when no one was around anymore, I was alone, in this place, to continue this little stunt.

I remember when people would come to me and say "I didn't knew you could create something so cool!" KKKKKKKK and to be fair tio, neither did I. I am so, so very grateful, for this place. Sorry, that I could never put an end dot to that little stunt pai Cellbit <3 >:D I hope you liked it.

Bad: I'm sure he did Richas.

Richarlyson talks about his Romero Richas lore.

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Advent Calendar Day 12/13!

Sorry guys forget to post yesterday ; -;

ENJOY!

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Some of my favourite bits from Sooper Secrets and Boomerang Bloopers part two

The fact that this is 95% a persona she’s putting on for her objective

Nigel needs therapy Part 2. Lizzie probably has to encourage this behaviour because she’s a GKND operative

HERBIE SECTION HERBIE SECTION HERBIE SECTION Guys he’s an important character he got his own section trust me (coping)

He’s autistic your honour. Also intrigued by the fact he gets every top secret mission assignment. Guys he’s important I SWEAR!!

I just thought these were an interesting tidbit

Herbie agrees that Nigel needs to chill. Probably because he’s annoyed at being called so much. Also not to overthink a tie in book but, first name basis?

The fact that Kuki can just speak to animals but I haven’t seen any fans do something with it

FANNY SECTION FANNY SECTION FANNY SECTION

This just made me laugh. Again, not to overthink a tie in book but Fanny thinking Rachel would agree makes sense when you consider what Rachel said at the end of op fugitive (“I'm ashamed to call you a girl! I never thought a girl could be so stupid!”). Also moonbabes crumbs so Gay!! Part 4

These two together makes me think that Fanny hating boys wasn’t because of some major turning event in her life like a lot of people portray. It was just something that built up over years and she just got ruder lmao. Also any Decom lore crumbs are very appreciated here

As someone who lives with a ten year old boy, I don’t doubt this for a second

Everyone shitting on numbuh 13. Snarky Hoagie lol. Also numbuh 12 girl what are you doing here??

Nigel wears sunglasses so he can stand out, and suggests that neon orange shoelaces are a good idea

Nigel needs therapy Part 3

Nigel NEEDS therapy Part 4

RACHEL SECTION RACHEL SECTION RACHEL SECTION

Guys idk being supreme leader doesn’t sound very fun /s. The fact that she apparently really wanted to be supreme leader makes this very ironic. Confirmation that she knows of the TND directly, I can imagine the earful Chad got after op End. Also she’s one of the two known operatives to like spinach, the other is Hoagie

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Commission for @arachn11da

Full on Pillowfort 👈

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mychemicalromance: RIP

[Dec 13, 2024]

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❤️ Big love to the Louies that contributed to the donations for Rio Grande Do Sul at Ligga Arena where FITFWT Curitiba was held (12 May 2024) x

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The Princess of Wales Winter 2024 Photo Challenge!

Day Two: Favourite photo(s) of Catherine on St Patrick’s Day/St David’s Day/St Andrew’s Day

The last St Andrew's day activity that was St Andrew's day related being in 2012 while she has 47 thousand photos available to show her celebrating St Patrick's day... something something

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Very Bold Butterfly on the blossoms (●u●)

(M) Green-veined white - Spring adults (Pieris napi)

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I cannot watch my beautiful wife suffer so