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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Salt and Honey: Jewish Teens on Feminism, Creativity, and Tradition
NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD FINALIST"Raw, vibrant, and full of love" --Kirkus Reviews"A moving work that encourages solidarity . . . reflect(s)on race, gender, family, religious practice, and culture" --The Jewish Book CouncilIn 78 vibrant works by 62 gifted contributors, Jewish girls, young women, and nonbinary teens voice their celebrations and challenges, their anger and their eagerness in essays, poetry, and visual art. And their themes are universal, touching on childhood, spirituality, sexuality, race, family, friends, and the world around us.We are writers, editors, photographers, and artists. We are multiethnic, multiracial, and multifaceted. We are nourished by the sweet honey and harsh salt of our lives. Although we are often misunderstood, we find strength within ourselves and our communities. This book elevates our stories as we honor the past, explore the present, and look toward the future. Through poetry, fiction, essays, and art, we make our voices heard. "Within these pages is a representation of the Jewish community at its best: a diversity of voices and experiences; a rigorous commitment to challenging the status quo; creativity; humor and heartbreak; suffering and joy. That such an invigorating and affirming work was produced by the teens of jGirls Magazine is proof that they've learned a very important lesson early in life: nobody can tell your story but you." --Molly Tolsky, from the Foreword to Salt & Honey.The award-winning Salt & Honey and was created by a team of writers and artists brought together as part of jGirls Magazine, including editors Elizabeth Mandel, Emanuelle Sippy, Maya Savin Miller, and Michele Lent Hirsch. Includes works by: Aliza Abusch-Magder; Lauren Alexander; Gertie Angel; Yael Beer; Alex Berman; Alyx Bernstein; Leah Bogatie; Isabella Brown; Aydia Caplan; Whitney Cohen; Emilia Cooper; Tesaneyah Dan; Denae; Alexa Druyanoff; Emily Duckworth; Elena Eisenstadt; Tali Feen; Abigail Fisher; Leah Fleischer; Lily Gardner; Abigael Good; Sequoia Hack; Madison Hahamy; Samara Haynes; Ahava Helfenbaum; Dalia Heller; Sascha Hochman; Audrey Honig; Alexa Hulse; Liel Huppert; Noa Kalfus; Alma Kastan; Rachel Kaufman; Maya Keren; Naomi Kitchen; Gavi Klein; Jamie Klinger; Emily Knopf; Aidyn Levin; Sonja Lippmann; Shoshana Maniscalco; Liora Meyer; Maya Savin Miller; Becca Norman; Juliet Norman; Dina Ocken; Zoe Oppenheimer; Lily Pazner; Annie Poole; Ofek Preis; Maya Rabinowitz; Emma Rosman; Artie Ross; Sydney Schulman; Eliana Shapere; Emanuelle Sippy; Michal Spanjer; Frankie Vega; Molly Voit; Abigail Winograd; Sarah Young; Makeda Zabot-Hall.The included Reader's Guide by teen educator and award-winning author Michelle Shapiro Abraham, RJE makes this an outstanding resource for book groups and for teen programming in a variety of contexts.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Seder in Motion: A Haggadah to Move Body and Soul
A moving Passover experience using body and mind.This family-friendly traditional Haggadah engages all five senses and weaves in activities to promote a full-body connection to the Passover story and rituals.Through active participation, and using the traditional seder text, Seder in Motion invites families to connect personally to the story of the flight form slavery to freedom. Experience familiar rituals and songs in a new way. Create hand motions for the Ten Plagues. Act out the march toward freedom in Dayeinu by stomping your feet and drumming on the table. Explore traditions from around the world, such as the Morroccan custom of passing a platter of matzah overhead to symbolize the 'passing over." Engage in mindfulness moments: draw the light of Passover toward you during the candle lighting, swish the wine in your mouth for Kiddush, an wash away negative thoughts and feelings in the ritual handwashing. Includes tips for actively involving participants who are physically distant.Also includes: instructions for conducting a Search for Chametz A complete list of ritual items and foods you will need for your seder. Directions for creating your seder plate Blessings, prayers and the Four Questions provided in Hebrew, Hebrew transliteration, and English The beginning of the Counting of the Omer for the Second Night of Passover Songs included: Dayeinu Eliyahu Hanavi Echad Mi Yodea: Who Knows One? (Complete, in Hebrew transliteration and English) Chad Gadya: One Little Goat (Complete, in Hebrew transliteration and English)
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Failure Book
When faced with failure these 22 accomplished artists athletes scientists advocates business and national leaders each found ways to persist. In learning about their struggles young readers can identify ways to harness failure to create the grit needed to succeed.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Make, Create, Celebrate Lesson Plan Manual
Detailed lesson plans for Make Create Celebrate: Jewish Holidays through Art
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. A Kid's Mensch Handbook Lesson Plan Manual
24 ready-to-use lesson plans of approximately 50 minutes each make teacher preparation for usingÔøΩA Kid's Mensch HandbookÔøΩquick and easy.
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Jewish Values in Exodus LPM
The Jewish Values in Exodus Lesson Plan ManualÔøΩis meant to be used together with the student book in a full year course.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Building Jewish Identity Lesson Plan Manual (Vol 3&4)
The matchingÔøΩLesson Plan ManualÔøΩfor Volumes 3 and 4 of theÔøΩBuilding Jewish IdentityÔøΩseriesÔøΩprovides step-by step guidelines for each class meeting plus experiential and project based learning ideas instructions for complementary family education programs assessments and reviews plus ideas for teaching holidays through the building blocks of Jewish identity.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Building Jewish Identity 1: Our Community
This first book in our new basic Judaism series introduces the key concept of the Jewish community. Through stories, interviews, and activities, students will discover how our community brings us together, providing a lifelong connection to our heritage, culture, and values.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Jewish Holiday Treasure Trail
Your young students will join Daniel and his Israeli cousin Rivkah as they learn together about the Jewish holidays.
£11.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Alef Bet Quest Companion Reader
This companion reader and workbook uses 30 of the words learned in Alef Bet Quest and 75 additional modern Hebrew words to give new young Hebrew decoders the experience of reading - and understanding! - modern Hebrew.
£6.59
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Season of Renewal: a Family Haggadah
Season of Renewal is a haggadah designed for families with children of all ages. Cheerful full-color artwork and inviting design make this haggadah accessible and welcoming.
£8.50
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Making a Difference
Note: This product is printed when you order it. When you include this product your order will take 5-7 additional days to ship. Presents both ethical and ritual mitzvot as well as practical and creative suggestions on how to observe them.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Welcome to Israel - Teacher's Resource and Guide
A rich assortment of black-line masters and teaching tips.
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Rediscovering the Jewish Holidays
Help your students grow and mature as Jews for the rest of their lives.
£11.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The New Siddur Program: Primer - Script Practice and Review Workbook
Includes additional reading practice.
£6.59
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Yesh Lanu Llama: Book 2 - Workbook
Student workbook
£7.23
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Church, State and Jew in the Middle Ages
The political status of Jews in medieval society as revealed in both source and contemporary documents.
£21.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Hineni 1 - Workbook
Workbook for use with Hineni 1
£6.59
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Welcome to the Seder: A Passover Haggadah for Everyone
Named one of "the best haggadahs of all time" by the Forward's Jay Michaelson. Welcome to a new kind of seder. Celebrate Passover with traditional seder texts as well as poems, readings, and stories that acknowledge, value, and include the diverse backgrounds of seder participants today. Evoke the universal message of freedom, inspired by writers and thinkers from around the world. Find new meaning in the Passover story, whether this seder is your first or your one hundred and first.Perfect for: Guests from a variety of backgrounds and experiences Multi-cultural, interfaith, and unaffiliated families First-time seder guests Includes: All the instructions and readings for a seder of up to 60 minutes Prayers and blessings in English, Hebrew, and Hebrew transliteration Unusual additions to the seder plate to lift up those often marginalized Clear instructions for leaders Vibrant, inspirational artwork by a leading Israeli artist Multicultural connections throughout the texts, including relevant blessings and rituals from other cultures Reflective passages by a variety of contributors from diverse backgrounds Miriam's Cup and Ruth's Cup (to signify a welcome to Jews by Choice) included in addition to Elijah's Cup Seder Songs: Dayeinu, Adir Hu, Orah Hi, Echad Mi Yodei'a (Who knows One), Chad Gadya (One LIttle Goat), Let My People Go Seder Recipes: Roasted Peanut Charoset, Italian Charoset, Make your own matzah
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Oy Vey A Yiddish Coloring Book
Has some mishagas been driving you crazy? Bubbala, listen to me: go steal your kinder’s crayons and pencils. It’s time for you to start potchkeying with these fun, Yiddish inspired coloring pages. Trust me, all your tsuris will melt away from the coloring. No, it doesn’t matter if you’ve always been a klutz with color. This is the book for you, I tell you. So, nu? What are you waiting for? It’s a shanda that you haven’t started coloring already! Pick up a pencil!These 34 coloring pages (and 34 jokes!) featuring Yiddish words and expressions will give you so much naches, you’ll be kvelling.
£9.15
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Min Ha'Aretz: Making Meaning from Our Food Lesson Plan Manual
The Min Ha'AretzÔøΩLesson Plan Manual: provides 17 ready-to-use lesson plans based on the journal.ÔøΩ
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Min Ha'aretz
Min HaÔøΩaretzÔøΩfosters discussion of the ways both contemporary and Jewish values can help us make choices.
£9.15
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Shalom Ivrit Book 1 - Prayer Companion
Prayer Companion 1 contains blessings for the home and synagogue including Shabbat and the holidays and selected prayers from the Friday evening and Shabbat morning services. Each chapter is tied thematically to the Shalom Ivrit 1 student text.
£7.23
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Royal Recipe: A Purim Story
Named a 'BEST BOOK of 2023' by School Library Journal!An Association of Jewish Libraries "Holiday Highlights" Title for Spring 2023!"Will enhance multicultural literature collections of early reader chapter books" --School Library Journal"The high points of the Purim holiday are here in this amusing series addition" --Kirkus ReviewsSaralee Siegel has a superpower. She has used it more than once to save the day for her family's restaurant. But sometimes things don't turn out quite the way she expects. That's the problem with magic. Join Saralee in the fourth book of this magical series and see how a mysterious party planner tries to upset Saralee's holiday plans for Purim.A unique beginning reader chapter book with Purim as its theme.
£13.60
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Essential Seder: A Contemporary Haggadah
This concise (just 40 pages) and beautiful haggadah contains all the elements for a complete and authentic seder. Its small size (just 6 x 8") and straightforward text, and bright collage art will capture the attention of seder participants and spark lively conversation about social justice, freedom, and history.Ideal for the host or seder leader who wants to run a short and meaningful seder, bring a modern sensibility and fresh language tot he observance, and add beauty to the seder table.Includes blessings and the Four Questions in both Hebrew and transliterated Hebrew, with English translations.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt
This beautifully written adventure invites students on a scavenger hunt led by a young American boy Daniel and his Israeli cousin Rivkah.
£11.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Matzah Man to the Rescue
"A modern Passover story based on pop culture superheroes…highlights Jewish diversity around the world" —Sydney Taylor Shmooze"This book’s empathy and humor open the door to a vision of freedom that, unlike a shank bone, cannot be replaced." —Jewish Book Council"This light, entertaining early reader Passover book is a pleasant addition to schools and libraries looking to expand their Passover collections." —School Library JournalIn this comedic graphic novel, Eric Kimmel delivers a light-hearted journey to spotlight Passover traditions from around the world.It''s Passover Eve, and Matzah Man is ready to answer the call. All across the world, families are preparing for their Seders, but oh no! There''s an emergency! The cat has stolen the shank bone, Passover is ruined. Never fear, Matzah Man is
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Treasure of Tel Maresha
Readers aged 8-10 will be swept up by the parallel stories of two girls with surprisingly similar problems even though they are separated by 2,000 years.When Becca Goldstein''s parents drag her to an archeological site in Israel as part of a family vacation, she did not expect to to become famous in the archeology community. Nor did she expect to discover a connection to another girl her age who had lived on the same site 2,000 years earlier. Told in alternating chapters, this is the story of two similar girls in two very different ages and their remarkably similar struggles to reckon with the changes in their lives.Becca didn''t want to go on this stupid family vacation to Israel. The flight was too long, the weather was too hot, and Becca missed her friends back home. Being dragged to an archeological site in Tel Maresha was not the way Becca wanted to spend her time. Well, until they jo
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Eve and Adam and their Very First Day
"Gloriously beautiful and tender." --Kirkus Starred ReviewIn this unusual retelling, the biblical story of creation is told from Eve's perspective and explores what it might have been like emotionally for the world's first two people to experience everything for the very first time--seeing and naming the animals; feeling the rain; fearing the night; becoming excited by the stars, and having faith that they are not alone.Lush illustrations bring the wonder of the new world to life, while children will enjoy looking for the recurring cat and dog characters throughout the story. The story stops well before the infamous apple-eating scene, focusing instead on themes of curiosity, discovery, new experiences, handling fear, and having faith. Author's note further explores the nature of faith for young children."Kimmelman employs soaring highly descriptive language imbued with gentle humor, imagination, wonder, and awe, brought to vivid life by Avgustinovich's lush artwork." --Kirkus Reviews
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Max and the NotSoPerfect Apology Torah Time Travel 3
When Max wants to travel back in time to find out what really happened between the rival Biblical brothers Jacob and Esau he is disappointed that his friend Emma doesn''t want to join him this time. She is too busy with her new friend Eitan. Max is jealous. Will their friendship survive?Fans of Max and Emma will be delighted to have a third story in this early grade chapter book series.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Porridge Pot Goblin
"Joyful and entertaining, with a glimpse into a different aspect of Judaism" --Kirkus ReviewsThis modern update of a Jewish folktale includes a working single mom and two kids who want to let her rest while they get ready for Shabbat. But first they have to dispatch a pesky goblin on their own, which takes ingenuity, cooperation, and courage. End note explains Jewish origin of goblins.Sometimes, a peaceful Shabbat means braiding challah and dinner with your family. Sometimes it means trying to catch a goblin before sundown. And sometimes, it means both! --Madelyn, from Goodreads
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. How to Be a Mensch, by A. Monster
"This cheery book features joy, courtesy, and care for others in a fun and lighthearted way". --Jewish Book Council"Delightful and perky picture book" --The Sydney Taylor ShmoozeJoin this bevy of friendly, colorful monsters as they demonstrate how they, too, can be mensches (creatures of integrity and honor) by treating others well. Includes a definition of the word mensch.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Purr-im Time
"A welcome addition for secular and religious collections alike." --School Library Journal"Filled with movement and joy" --Kirkus Reviews"Upbeat . . . (these) kitties clearly live in an active, exuberant Jewish community" --Publishers WeeklyA PJ Library Selection for Purim 2023In this happy, rhyming romp a group of exuberant kittens get into some feline mischief as they celebrate Purim and explain the holiday to young children.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Desert Unicorn
Free from slavery at last, the Israelites headed to the Promised Land."Are we there yet?" cried the children.In the harsh desert, the Israelites wander on rugged paths, under the blazing sun, through chilly nights. It feels endless.One day, the children discover a creature with a horn that glows like the moon and a coat that glistens like stained glass. A creature as real as hope, as real as joy. The journey to the Promised Land will be long, but the desert unicorn will light the way in this story inspired by an ancient rabbinic understanding of a creature named in the Book of Exodus.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Shield of the Maccabees: A Hanukkah Graphic Novel
"A fun and clever twist on the story of the Maccabees. I wish comics like this had existed when I was in school." ---Steve Sheinkin, author, and illustrator of The Adventures of Rabbi HarveyOur story begins just before the very first Hanukkah . . .Greeks and Jews are living in an uneasy peace in ancient Judea. Jonathan, a Jewish boy, sees a Greek boy attacked by bullies, and stands up to defend him. They become best friends. But when war comes to their land, Jonathan joins the Maccabees while his friend joins the Greek army.They seem destined to fight one another.How will their friendship survive?
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Shabbat Shalom
“... the idea of Shabbat being a time to get together, eat, and sing songs is transferred wonderfully to the reader and would be enjoyed by young readers as they learn the greeting "Shabbat Shalom." – Rinat Hadad Siegel, Sydney Taylor ShmoozeFollow a group of babies and toddlers as they celebrate Shabbat and learn the greeting Shabbat Shalom.Sharon Ng's colorful illustrations emphasize baby faces and show the diversity of our Jewish community.
£7.23
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Most Annoying Aliens Ever
“Told with humor and insight, this book will enchant young readers, especially those with siblings.” – Shirley Reva Vernick, Sydney Taylor ShmoozeAs Sarah and her friend Talya try to defeat two annoying aliens, they discover that their best weapons aren't complaints, threats, or even glitter. Their best weapons turn out to be patience, kindness, and even a few compliments.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Larry's Latkes
"This funny story will inspire some tinkering with the family latke recipe." – Sarah Yahr Tucker, Hadassah MagazineEveryone knows that Big Larry makes the best latkes in town. This year he's throwing a Hanukkah party for all his friends, and the latkes need to be extra special.Big Larry goes on a culinary quest to find brand-new latke flavors. But peaches are a soggy mess, and turnips are a flop. Big Larry's kitchen is a latke disaster! Good thing he has some help from his friends.Includes a tasty (and successful!) recipe for Rainbow Latkes with Fresh Rainbow Salsa.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Roller-Coaster Grandma: The Amazing Story of Dr. Ruth
“The art is wonderful, and the language is entertaining and captivating.” – Association of Jewish LibrariesThis graphic novel for ages 8-12 depicts the ups and downs of Dr. Ruth's life from her escape from the Nazis at age 10 aboard a Kindertransport, to her training as a sniper with the Hagganah in Israel, through her immigration to the US where she started as a maid, became a college professor, and eventually a television star. Using a trip to an amusement park with her grandchildren as its framework, the story subtly demonstrates lessons of grit, resilience, and strength that readers can apply to their own lives.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Jonah's Tale of a Whale
“A well-told, accessible Bible tale for young readers.“– Kirkus ReviewsJonah lived by the sea. As a boy, he heard fishermen tell tales of whales that swallowed up ships. But he never expected to be swallowed up himself!Follow Jonah on his famous biblical adventure as he runs away to the sea, gets gulped down by a great gray whale, and then finds his way back home again.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. I Am The Tree of Life: My Jewish Yoga Book
2021 Sydney Taylor Picture Book Honor AwardRanked #1 in New Releases, Children's Judaism Books!“groundbreaking” – Rabbinic Pastor Cantor Lisa LevineThe Torah is called the Tree of Life. Just as a tree is always growing and changing, the Torah's ideas can help us grow and change, too. Yoga can do the same. Both can help us strengthen ourselves, calm our minds, and learn to appreciate the world around us.Written by rabbi and certified yoga instructor Mychal Copeland, I Am the Tree of Life encourages us to explore both the world of yoga and the stories of the Bible and find meaning in both.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Journey Through Jerusalem
“One doesn't go to Jerusalem, one returns to it. That's one of its mysteries.” --Elie WieselWhat city has . . . a bridge made of strings? . . . a golden dome marking a sacred spot? . . .a wall of stones, holding thousands of notes?See Jerusalem through the eyes of a mother cat and her three kittens during a fun-filled romp that introduces children to some of this ancient city's most iconic places.Olivia and her three kittens, adventurous Mirri, serious Jem and shy Bex find themselves on the go in Jerusalem, after escaping the confines of their travelling basket. From the Windmill to the Wall, the Dome of the Rock to via Dolorosa, Christ's tomb to the Light Rail, and including visits to the Jewish shuk, parliament, museum and Biblical Zoo, the cats scamper around the city as if it were their personal playground, arriving safely back at their moshav after an unexpectedly exhilarating day out.This informative and fun 24-page book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem as seen through the eyes of a mother cat and her three kittens, displaying the city's iconic structures through a combination of photographic and illustrative images/elements. Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) is an Israeli national holiday commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli control over the Old City in the aftermath of the June 1967 Six-Day War. May 24, 2017, will mark the 50th anniversary of the reunification.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. French Toast Sundays
2019 Sydney Taylor Notable Picture Book“This simple story speaks to children and adults alike.” – Jewish Book CouncilWhen Mina's beloved Grandma dies, nothing feels right anymore.People come to visit. Mina just hides up in the big old oak tree. But the stories she hears about Grandma bring her slowly back down —until at last Mina feels ready to smile again
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. How It's Made: Torah Scroll
“There is a strong sense of community and modernity as men and women and girls and boys all work together for this very special creation.” – Kirkus ReviewsLearn how a Torah scroll is made, step-by-step, in this photographic picture book.Find out how parchment is scraped and stretched, how tree sap becomes ink, how a computer program checks for mistakes, and why people spend so much time and care making Torah scrolls by hand. Features more than 100 full-color photographs, plus fun do-it-yourself activities.How It's Made: Torah Scroll can be used as an introduction to Torah or as part of units on Hebrew, Shabbat and holidays, mitzvot, or values.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Heroes Haggadah Lead the Way to Freedom
"Families looking for a new take on celebrating the Passover seder will be delighted by this Haggadah..." —Association of Jewish LibrariesIn The Heroes Haggadah: Lead the Way to Freedom, the traditional texts and songs of a 30-45 minute Passover Seder are paired with profiles of 46 influential and diverse Jewish people in fields ranging from pop culture to science, art, and political activism, whose biographies add to the heroic and enduring story of freedom that began with the ancient Exodus.More than any other Jewish book, the traditional haggadah is continually renewed and rewritten. In this haggadah, each traditional section is also connected to a particular theme, such as commitment, sustainability, hope, activism, perseverance, gratitude, and rejuvenation. Each theme is reflected in the profile of a modern hero as well as in quotes and interpretive English translations of traditional Hebrew blessing
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Awakenings: American Jewish Transformations in Identity, Leadership, and Belonging
"Strong debut . . . this nuanced portrait of the state of American Judaism proffers a cogent vision of how to revitalize the faith." --Publisher's Weekly Why are religious organizations on the decline? What changes have caused many of them to lose touch with modern spiritual needs? What does it take to remain relevant in today's world? Rabbis Joshua Stanton and Benjamin Spratt take on these and other critical questions facing religion today. And they have answers that are frank and yet surprisingly upbeat.Nearly every facet of American Jewish life--and of American religious life in general--faces both disruption and great prospects for renewal. In every corner of our community, Jewish identity, wisdom, ritual, and power are being remixed and reimagined. As centralized authority declines, American Judaism moves and grows in a multitude of directions. As technology reduces the importance of geographic boundaries, new opportunities for connection and new modes of exercising power emerge. New mixtures of ancient Jewish practice and modern needs are beginning to shape the renewal of American Judaism, widening access to Jewish wisdom and ritual, transforming Jewish consumers into Jewish co-creators, and building new networks of Jewish belonging.The initial purposes that inspired much of the American Jewish infrastructure are now falling victim to their own success. An emphasis on nostalgia and authenticity encourages us to mythologize the past and narrow our awareness of the present. A focus on buildings and centralized power by much of American Judaism reflects the realities of a century ago.In understanding what keeps these organizations mired in the past, we can unearth a new purpose to unify the American Diaspora and guide it toward a new golden age. The Foreword by Rev. Kaji Dousa, Senior Pastor of Park Avenue Christian Church, asks what a Black pastor can add to the work of two white rabbis, and the answer is that "cherished thinking needs a hard look everywhere. Particularly as we rightly orient our resources to protecting the good, to eliminating poverty that need not exist, to eradicating the hatred that threatens the very existence of our people--we need to look, together. Blacks and Jews and those living in the intersections therein will only survive and thrive with the survival and thriving of each other. So, of course, it makes sense that we will awaken, together."The Afterword by Dr. Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core cites the story of Rabbi Akiva, who "did not mourn when he saw the ruins of the Temple but rather was delighted. 'We always knew these stones must come down. In order to move forward, this had to fall apart first. Now we can begin.' All of our religions have history and theology like this. I think about the emergence of everything from Catholic orders to Sufi tariqas--renewal movements that changed the map of entire religions. We are at that same point again. Rabbis Stanton and Spratt propose we meet the moment with the generosity and power that are at the heart of all our religions. Their work gives me confidence that we can."
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Getting Good at Getting Older
2019 National Jewish Book Award Finalist!From the creator of the best-selling The Jewish Catalog a tour for all of us "of a certain age" through the resources and skills to navigate the years between maturity and old age. It brings humor, warmth, and more than 4,000 years of Jewish experience to the question of how to shape this new stage of life. Organized into six sections, each devoted to getting good at: Gaining Wisdom: learning, personal growth, and self-discovery Getting Along: dealing with aging parents, adult children, grandchildren, deepening intimacy, and friendship Getting Better: taking care of your emotional self, facing the reality of our aging bodies, visiting someone who's sick Getting Ready: organizing and planning for the inevitable Giving Back: volunteering, mentoring, and getting involved Giving Away: leaving a legacy, not a landfill Features dozens of original black and white line art pieces by noted cartoonist Paul Palnik, and chapter contributions from more than a dozen experts in the field.
£14.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Shalom Hebrew Primer
Ideal for learners who start Hebrew decoding in later grades or who need remediation. Also great for adult learners.ÔøΩ Matching Shalom Hebrew Digital App also available.
£10.99