A tiny mouse, a magic blanket, and the coziest Hanukkah you'll ever watch.
A holiday special based on Phoebe Gilman's award-winning book, this is the heartwarming story of a boy named Joseph, his beloved Grandfather and his special friend, Mazel the mouse. A celebration of Jewish culture and traditions, Something From Nothing is a warm-hearted, Hanukkah classic about love, hope and renewal.
Production
Lush animation that makes 23 minutes feel like a gift.
Writing
Gilman's beloved book translated with zero soul lost.
Director
Stefan Leblanc
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Phoebe Gilman's book became a Jewish holiday staple by weaving specifically Ashkenazi tradition into universal grandparent-grandchild tenderness.
Al Waxman—beloved Canadian TV legend—recorded this narration late in his career, giving Grandpa his signature warmth.
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