the menschkins™ present THE STORY OF HANUKKAH
✨ A gentle introduction for curious little humans and those who treasure Jewish life ✨
Available now, with plenty of light still ahead.
Available now, with plenty of light still ahead.
Inside the book, families will find:
Created for Jewish children ages 3–8 — and the grownups who guide them. Also a welcoming introduction for friends, classmates, and neighbors who want to understand, honor, and celebrate Jewish life together.
A small woodland community with big hearts
The Menschkins live together in a quiet woodland community, where everyone has a role — and everyone belongs.
Each Menschkin brings something different — wisdom, courage, curiosity, kindness — and together, they help thoughtfully guide children through traditions, questions, and moments of growing up.
Wisdom & warm guidance
Warm hugs & brave leadership
Curious questions & big ideas
Kindness & clever thinking
Gentle friendship & imagination
Courage & joyful energy
Their stories unfold inside the book.
The word mensch comes from Yiddish and means a good, kind person — someone who tries to do the right thing.
The Menschkins are here to help families explore Jewish holidays, traditions, and values with their children — one story at a time.
Whether you're celebrating for the first time or adding to cherished family rituals, Menschkin books offer warm, thoughtful introductions that invite curiosity, conversation, and connection across generations.
With activities ranging from quiet coloring to hands-on games, food traditions, and shared moments of learning, there's something for every family and every learning style — at home, in classrooms, and in community settings.
L'Dor V'Dor Press is dedicated to creating stories that carry Jewish life forward — from generation to generation.
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If you're joining us mid-week — you're not late. Hanukkah unfolds over eight nights, and there's still so much light ahead.
We created a simple guide for the remaining nights — blessings, candle placement, and lighting — designed to be used together, starting wherever you are.
🕯️ Get the Hanukkah Blessings (Printable)Printable. Simple. Designed to be used by candlelight.
The book is now available on Amazon! Stay in touch with the Menschkins to learn about future Menschkin stories, share a question or thought, or just say hello.
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