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Celebrating Hanukkah
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Christine Howard suggests some activity ideas for celebrating Hanukkah with the Jewish children in your care and for introducing the festival to non-Jews.
Title: Celebrating Hanukkah
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Christine Howard suggests some activity ideas for celebrating Hanukkah with the Jewish children in your care and for introducing the festival to non-Jews.
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