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Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Embraced over many decades by hundreds of thousands of readers, To Be a Jew offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to traditional Jewish laws and customs as they apply to daily life in the contemporary world. In simple and powerful language, Rabbi Hayim Halevy Donin presents the fundamentals of Judaism, including the laws and observances for the Sabbath, the dietary laws, family life, prayer at home and in the synagogue, the major and minor...
Author
Language
English
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Description
Sophie's grandfather tells her that all he wants for his birthday is for her to perform a mitzvah, a good work, and change the world. Sophie is perplexed because while she enjoys helping people, she does not see how her kindness changes the world--until her grandfather explains it to her.
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A mouse upsets villagers just before Passover by stealing a crumb of bread from one house and running into another, then brings neighbors together to finish preparing for the holiday. Includes background information about the story and glossary.
7) Hush
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
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Description
After remembering the cause of her best friend Devory's suicide at age nine, Gittel is determined to raise awareness of sexual abuse in her Borough Park, New York, community, despite the rules of Chassidim that require her to be silent.
Author
Publisher
Kalaniot Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Hannah invites us all into her home for her family's Passover seder. Her diverse group of friends bring their own culture to the celebration as well. Join the crowd and explore the universal themes of freedom, hope, thanks--and delicious food. Back matter includes facts about Passover.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Washington, D.C., during the Great Depression, Muriel and her family have no money to prepare the seder meal until a mysterious stranger performs a Passover miracle. Includes notes on the Passover holiday, the Great Depression, and the history of the D.C. Jewish community.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Contains 12 lectures of thirty minutes each, which survey the history, traditions, and practice of Judaism from biblical times to today, with explanations of the major aspects of Jewish culture. Focuses on Judaism from within and how it is understood by its adherents, past and present. Covers topics such as the sacred books of Judaism, modes of worship, the calendar and holidays, and rites of passage such as bar and bat mitzva and marriage. Illustrates...
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"What a happy day! Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He's so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby's name. But - not yet! - his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms...
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