Search results for ""Author Eliyahu Alpern""
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. How It's Made: Hanukkah Menorah
“An engaging glimpse into the art and craft behind Hanukkah candle lighting…” - Kirkus ReviewsHow is a menorah made? Why does it have nine branches? What is Hanukkah, anyway?Discover all this and more, with over 100 stunning photos that reveal a fascinating world behind the scenes. Meet the people who design menorahs and learn how they do it. From intricately carved brass to fused glass and carved word, you’ll see how each menorah is different and unique, and yet each celebrates the same, ancient, Jewish tradition.A beautiful, engaging book that can help readers deepen their understanding of the meaning of Hanukkah.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. How It's Made: Matzah
“This book explains all about matzah, one of the foods traditionally featured at a Passover seder table.” – Washington Post How is matzah made? When and why do we eat it? What is Passover, anyway? Meet the people who make matzah — by hand or in factories — and see how they keep to the strict 18-minute limit, mirroring the Israelites' race against time over 2,000 years ago. Find out how the matzah-making process is more than just mixing flour with water and shows us the value of doing things together. Bake your own matzah, decorate an Elijah's cup and grow your own greens. Watch it all unfold with more than 100 stunning photos that reveal a fascinating world behind the scenes.
£12.99
