Beam of Light: The Story of the First White House Menorah.

"Beam of Light: The Story of the First White House Menorah" is a children's picture book that tells the story of the first Hanukkah menorah to be lit inside the U.S. White House in 2001. The book explains that borrowed menorahs were used for ceremonies until 2022. The story focuses on a wooden beam that was stored during renovations in the Truman era and later transformed into the first Jewish artifact in the White House permanent collection. The book highlights the beam's resilience and connection to the history of Jewish people during World War II. It includes an author's note and bibliography. Recommended for ages 4-8. [Extracted from the article]

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