Educational: Religious studies: Judaism
Random House USA Inc RBGs Brave Brilliant Women
Book SynopsisThis collection of biographies of brave and brilliant Jewish female role models--selected in collaboration with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and including an introduction written by the iconic Supreme Court justice herself-- provides young people with a roster of inspirational role models, all of whom are Jewish women, who will appeal not only to young people but to people of all ages, and all faiths.The fascinating lives detailed in this collection--more than thirty exemplary female role models--were chosen by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or RBG, as she was lovingly known to her many admirers. Working with her friend, journalist Nadine Epstein, RBG selected these trailblazers, all of whom are women and Jewish, who chose not to settle for the rules and beliefs of their time. They did not accept what the world told them they should be. Like RBG, they dreamed big, worked hard, and forged their own paths to become who they deserved to be.Future generations will be
£18.99
Lutterworth Press Visiting a Synagogue Meeting Religious Groups S
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£13.66
Capstone Jewish Festivals and Traditions
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£23.49
Holiday House Inc The Story of Passover
Book SynopsisOn Passover, Jewish people all over the world celebrate their freedom from slavery and their beginnings as a great nation. This simple introduction to the Passover story pairs an engaging retelling with bold illustrations, perfect for young readers. One of the most significant holidays in Jewish tradition, Passover commemorates Moses leading his people out of slavery in Egypt. The Story of Passover recounts the major events of the story in dramatic but accessible language, from Jacob settling in Egypt to the miraculous parting of the Red Sea. The text and images have been vetted for accuracy by a rabbinical authority, and the book includes an author''s note about the modern Passover celebration, the seder, and how the different parts of the meal symbolize elements of the story.
£14.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Light the Menorah
Book SynopsisLight the menorah and celebrate eight days of fun with this interactive book! It?s time to celebrate Hanukkah! From learning the story of the Macabees to making potato latkes and playing dreidel, kids will love reading along with this fun book. A pull-tab on each page allows children to ?light? the candles of the menorah.
£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc thegreatmatzohhunt
Book SynopsisThe seder is over, and it's time to look for the matzoh. Join Bunny, Turtle, Lamb, and Duck as they search every nook and cranny. With ten flaps to lift, kids will have a blast checking under tables, in the refrigerator, between the couch cushions, and more as they take part in this beloved holiday tradition.
£8.33
Tundra Books Out of Line Growing Up Soviet
Book SynopsisAlthough the Iron Curtain is gone, the memory of the high drama, tragedy, and comedy that was life in the Soviet Union remains. It meant endless lineups in the cold — lineups enlivened by poetry and paranoia. It meant family life lived in two small rooms, but a family life that was rich in love and laughter. It meant trying to escape all-seeing eyes, especially those of the old ladies in their babushkas who guarded every courtyard.Tina Grimberg brings color and perception to a life we think of as gray, impersonal, and foreboding. She was born in Kiev and grew up feisty, bright, and funny in a tiny flat with her parents and her older sister. Her descriptions of life in that grand and beleaguered city are by turn hysterical and heartbreaking. When Tina turned fifteen, the government, desperate for foreign wheat, traded “undesireables” for food, and that meant that many Jewish families like Tina’s could leave. Until they could leave on the hair-raising jour
£18.36
Astra Publishing House One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor
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£16.14
Capstone Yom Kippur
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£8.54
