|
|
Jewish Holidays &
Holy Days
Fall 2024 |
|
|
|
Beni's Tiny Tales: Around the Year in Jewish Holidays
by Jane Breskin Zalben
Striking the perfect balance between fact and fiction, this one-of-a-kind gift book invites readers to join Beni and his family as they celebrate a year in Jewish Holidays, including their favorite craft activities, songs and recipes.
|
|
|
|
Honey and Me
by Meira Drazin
When eleven-year-old Milla's best friend Honey joins her school for sixth grade Milla finds herself in her friend's shadow, but as the year progresses through the Jewish holidays Milla trys to cope with the tensions and the dramas of school--including the death of a beloved teacher.
|
|
|
|
A Jewish Life
by Cath Senker
Presents information about Jewish celebrations, ceremonies, traditions, values, and daily life.
|
|
|
|
Judaism
by Elizabeth Andrews
Part of a series of books on world religions, this title introduces Jewish history, beliefs, practices and holidays in easy-to-understand text paired with colorful photographs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A Turkish Rosh Hashanah
by Etan Basseri
Rafael and his cousins work together to shop in Istanbul's marketplace for their family's Rosh Hashanah celebration.
|
|
|
|
The Rosh Hashanah Recipe
by Laura Gehl
When they pick more apples than needed for Rosh Hashanah, Ruby and her cousins come up with new apple recipes for the Jewish New Year that they hope will become family favorites.
|
|
|
|
Two New Years
by Richard Ho
A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later.
|
|
|
|
Measuring a Year: A Rosh Hashanah Story
by Linda Elovitz Marshall
Rhyming text invites young readers and their families to take stock of the happy times, the occasional regrets, as well as new friends made and new skills gained over the year in celebration of Rosh Hashanah.
|
|
|
|
Something New for Rosh Hashanah
by Jane Yolen
Five year-old Becca refuses to try any new foods, until her family persuades her that Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the perfect time to try something new.
|
|
|
|
Rosh Hashanah
by Gloria Koster
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the first of the Jewish Holy High Days and one of Judaism's holiest days. Often called the birthday of the world, it is celebrated on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. People celebrate this happy holiday with family and friends by praying, lighting candles, and eating special meals and sweet treats. Learn more about the history behind this important day and how it's observed today.
|
|
|
|
Rosh Hashanah
by Hilary Margitich
Each year, Jewish people all over the world observe Rosh Hashanah. They celebrate the Jewish New Year with prayers, synagogue services, and family gatherings. It is a time to focus on God's forgiveness. Many of the holiday's traditions are based on ancient religious practices. This title explores how these customs developed over time.
|
|
|
|
Rosh Hashanah
by Julie Murray
This ebook introduces Rosh Hashanah in simple Spanish text.
|
|
|
|
Black Bird, Blue Road
by Sofiya Pasternack
Pesah has lived with leprosy for years, and the twins have spent most of that time working on a cure. Then Pesah has a vision: The Angel of Death will come for him on Rosh Hashanah, just one month away. So Ziva takes her brother and runs away to find doctors who can cure him. But when they meet and accidentally free a half-demon boy, he suggests paying his debt by leading them to the fabled city of Luz, where no one ever dies--the one place Pesah will be safe.
|
|
|
|
Beni's War
by Tammar Stein
It's Yom Kippur Eve in 1973, and twelve-year-old Beni thinks his biggest problem is settling in at his new school in the Golan, where his family moved at the end of the Six-Day War. But on Yom Kippur, shocking news comes over the radio: a stunning strike on Israel has begun, led by a coalition of Arab states. In the blink of an eye, Beni's older brother Motti is off to war, leaving Beni behind with his mother and father. As bombs drop around Beni and his family, they flee to safety, every day hoping for news of Motti and the developments of the war. Beni must find a way to aid the war effort in his own way, proving that he too can be a hero, even as he learns along the way that there is dignity in every person, including the people he considers the enemy.
|
|
|
|
An Etrog From Across the Sea by Kerry M. OlitzkyRachel and her family anxiously await Papa's return home with the most perfect etrog for Sukkot from across the sea in this picture book.
|
|
|
|
The Stars Will Be My Nightlight: A Sukkot Story
by Jen Halpern
When a boy and his mother spend the night in the sukkah and it begins to rain, she gently reassures her son in this picture book that the sukkah will protect them just as it did for their ancestors when they left Egypt.
|
|
|
|
Starlight Soup: A Sukkot Story
by Elana Rubinstein
Ten-year-old Saralee Siegel accidentally creates a magical soup for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and must use her heightened sense of smell to save the town from a culinary disaster in this chapter book.
|
|
|
|
The Tattooed Torah
by Marvell Ginsburg
Now more than ever, it is essential to continue teaching the lessons of the Holocaust to young children in an impactful and palatable way, so that such horrific events are never forgotten, nor repeated. The beloved children's book by Marvell Ginsburg, The Tattooed Torah, has been beautifully reimagined for a new generation and is a powerful resource for Holocaust education all over the world.
Stunningly illustrated by Martin Lemelman, the book recounts the true story of the rescue and restoration of a small Torah from Brno, Czechoslovakia, and teaches the Holocaust not only as a period of destruction, but also as an opportunity for redemption. Whether teaching little ones about their heritage or giving children an introduction of the historical event through World War 2 books for kids, your family will treasure this beautifully-told story for years to come.
|
|
|
|
Shira and Esther's Double Dream Debut
by Anna E. Jordan
The switcheroo fun of The Parent Trap meets the showbiz spirit of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in this timeless coming-of-age story about family, friendship, and following your dreams. When Shira and Esther first meet, they can hardly believe their eyes. It's like looking in a mirror! But even though they may look identical, the two girls couldn't be more different. Shira dreams of singing and dancing onstage, but her father, a stern and pious rabbi, thinks Shira should be reading prayers, not plays. Esther dreams of studying Torah, but her mother, a glamorous stage performer, wishes Esther would spend more time rehearsing and less time sneaking off to read books. Oy vey! If only the two could switch places . . . Would Shira shine in a big-time televised talent show? Would Esther's bat mitzvah go off without a hitch? What's a little deception, when it means your dreams might finally be within reach? One thing is certain: Shira and Esther are going to need more than a little chutzpah to pull this off. But if they do, their double dream debut is sure to be the performance of a lifetime.
|
|
|
|
Pumpkin Pie for Sigd: A Holiday Tale by Jennifer Tzivia MacLeod Maddie has just moved to Israel and is excited to celebrate the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd with her new friend Orly. But what about her own favorite fall holiday, Thanksgiving? Will Maddie be able to celebrate it in her new country? She's determined to find out! Together, Maddie and Orly go on a quest to find the ingredients for a delicious pumpkin pie and bring a taste of the United States to Israel. Along the way, they'll discover how their two holidays (and they themselves) have so much in common. Includes a parent note about the holiday of Sigd and its underlying value of gratitude.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|