Eight original stories, one for each night of the Hanukkah observance, illuminate the power of good over evil and light over darkness. The Nobel Laureate's understated and reflective stories are religious in tone, yet universal in theme. The paintings illustrating each story are reminiscent of Poland and of stained glass, and add greatly to the volume's beauty and dignity.

Each tale relates to a different night of the Hanukkah celebration, exploring such themes as the love shared by two blind children or the joy of two refugees who leave Warsaw for Israel.