Subject: Hanukkah

This menorah, designed in the shape of the Statue of Liberty, is number 44 of a series designed by Manfred Anson in 1986. It was created for the donor in late 2004. This piece is considered an iconic representation of the Jewish American experience. A similar menorah is owned by the Library of Congress and was featured in their "Haven to Home" exhibit celebrating the 350th anniversary of Jewish settlement in America. The menorah is also featured in the catalogs of the Skirball Museum and Nancy Berman's "Art of Hanukkah."

This almanac, published by James Rivington in New York in 1774, contains a unique feature: a Hebrew calendar for the year 5535. The Hebrew calendar section includes an explanation of Purim and Hanukkah, followed by a month-by-month listing of holidays and fast days. This is considered one of the earliest Hebrew calendars printed in the Americas. The almanac also includes seven pages dedicated to John Hancock's Boston Massacre oration of March 5, 1774. The Portuguese spelling of certain Hebrew terms suggests collaboration with a Portuguese Jew in its creation. The almanac is considered rare.

Program for the festive Hanukkah celebration held in 1933 by Tikwat Jisrael in Paramaribo, Suriname. This organization was established in 1933 specifically for youth by the father-in-law of Willy Lindwer, Mr. C. Emanuels.

Program for the festive Hanukkah celebration held by Tikwat Jisrael in 1939. Published in Paramaribo, Suriname.