Miracle Jar

Sophie and her little brother are eager for Hanukkah to arrive, so they scrub the cottage and polish the Menorah as a present for the whole family. Their mother then voices a concern: the household may not have enough cooking oil to get through all eight nights. Father answers by telling the children the origin of the festival and the miracle of the oil that lasted. Moved by the tale, the family makes a Miracle Jar of their own and watches its contents shrink as each day brings a new special dish. On the final morning, one last wipe of a cloth yields just enough oil for the eighth day's treat, confirming their hope and faith. The flames of the Menorah connect the ancient story to the present, and the wonder of the oil reaches across generations, reminding readers of the spirit of Hanukkah and that miracles can still happen.