Jason's Miracle: A Hanukkah Story

by Beryl Lieff Benderly

Jason doesn't want to celebrate Hanukkah. He'd rather celebrate Christmas. But Jason gains a new perspective when he is transported back in time and welcomed as a friend of the Maccabees. He also gets to witness the miracle of the lights.

120 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000

About the author

From Encyclopedia.com:

BENDERLY, Beryl Lieff 1943-
PERSONAL: Born December 25, 1943, in Chicago, IL; daughter of Morris (a chemist) and Pearl (a sociologist; maiden name, Jacobs) Lieff; married Jordan Benderly (a government official), May 22, 1964; children: Daniel Ethan, Alicia Nadine. Education: Attended Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia, 1964; University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1964, M.A., 1966; graduate study at Washington University, 1966.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great fictional tale to better understand the miracle and importance of Hanukkah. Even though we aren't Jewish, my three girls enjoyed this book at bedtime immensely. Ages 11, 8.5, and 6.
Clearly and well written for a young audience.

[Ricki · Rating 4 out of 5]

ETA: Read aloud to the kids during Hanukkah 2025 and it was a hit!

Great story for kids around 10-13. Not totally perfect, but a decent Hanukkah read aloud!

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you’d like to read a short-ish chapter book to your kids to better understand Hanukkah, this would be one to consider.

[Sasha (bahareads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars