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Challah can warm a table with love, whether it''s a part of a Shabbat meal or Sunday morning French toast or shared with friends on a picnic. This rhyming sequel to Apples, Apples All Year Round! introduces young children to the many ways challah is an important cultural element in everyday Jewish life.

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With its easy-to-follow format and glorious full-color illustrations this is the ideal choice for a home seder attended by many children or a congregational model seder. In just 40 pages, Family Haggadah presents all the key elements of the seder in a child-friendly way that will charm everyone at the table. Special features include: Vibrant images of ancient and contemporary artifacts and illuminated Haggadot Photographs of modern children celebrating Passover Sidebars that provide enlightening commentary and thoughtful discussion questions New traditions and innovations, including Miriam's Cup Suggested techniques for involving young children in the service Popular children's Passover songs Conduct a proper seder, enjoy group discussion and learning opportunities, and keep the children engaged - all in just 45 minutes!

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"This very silly rhyming story...encourages travel, exploration, and learning about one’s heritage." —Association of Jewish LibrariesJust as a boy''s grandmother puts some delicious matzah ball soup in his bowl, the matzah ball, animated and mischievous, jumps out and rolls onto the floor and out the door! As the two dash after it, more and more people join the chase as the matzah ball rolls past landmarks, from cities to deserts and eventually to the sea. This matzah ball will not be stopped!In a spirited adventure reminiscent of The Gingerbread Man with a bouncy rhyming text evokes the classic children''s satire "On Top of Spaghetti" this energetic, independent, and particularly expressive matzah ball bounces through major landmarks in Israel.

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When young Saliman''s family left Yemen in 1881 to move to Jerusalem there were so many things they could not take along. Promising to remember it all, even the names of each their goats and the color of their fur, he clutched his memory stone, a piece of his house that he kept in his pocket, as a way to keep Yemen in his heart.Saliman and the Memory Stone is a fictionalization of the real emigration of hundreds of Yemeni Jews to Jerusalem. Saliman might be leaving home, but he will always have his memories of Yemen. And even when they are without, he is reminded that he has everything he needs in his heart and in his community.

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STARRED REVIEW! "A sweet, accessible, child-centric story." --School Library JournalA boy and his mom find a creative way to make a new apartment in a new city feel a bit more like home as they prepare to celebrate the fall holiday of Sukkot.Everything is different and nothing feels like home for a boy who has moved to a new city with his mom. As they unpack together, he can’t find his special blue blanket, he misses his old yard, and he worries that they won’t be able to celebrate holidays as they once did. Calm and sensitive guidance from his mom, who describes how the Israelites had to move and adapt to new surroundings throughout the ages, also includes some hilarious ideas from the rabbis of long ago as they tried to imagine where it might be possible to build a sukkah—the temporary hut where ancient Israelites sheltered during their pilgrimages. The boy begins to see that different isn’t necessarily worse, and a new place can begin to feel more like home, especially when family is together.

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Young David felt stuck tending his family’s sheep every day—yes, the sheep were important, but they were also boring, stubborn, and had no sense of humor. David wanted excitement. When excitement appeared in the form of a mountain lion that carried away one of the lambs, David vowed to never let that happen again, and set about learning to fight, using a slingshot. But a slingshot is no easy weapon, and it took David a long time to learn to use it well enough to make a difference—but learn he did, setting himself on the road to saving the Israelites in the war against the Philistines, and eventually becoming king.This easy-ready chapter book expands on the story of David and Goliath known to so many children and follows David on his path of learning and practice as he develops the skills that will make him a courageous warrior, a talented musician, a faithful friend, and eventually, king. A note at the end explains archeological evidence about the actual reign of David, and an author’s note discusses the persistence and patience David needed to achieve his goals.

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" (A) child’s enthusiasm and her grandmother’s unconditional love and acceptance shine through in this tale of culinary traditions. Whether or not readers are familiar with matzah ball soup, they will connect with this family's loving preparation of traditional foods. Tender, warmhearted, and delightful." --Kirkus Reviews"(A) tribute to the joys of intergenerational, open-minded home cooking." --Publishers WeeklyThis year for Passover, Matilda's grandmother invites her to help make the matzah ball soup!Matilda has always loved watching Bubbe make the soup. Now she wants to try out some of her own ideas. Adding lemon and dill to the matzah balls seems like a great idea. But making one GIANT matzah ball is a giant mistake.Yet Bubbe is encouraging. "The best part of experimenting is you can always try again," she tells Matilda.And so the grandmother/granddaughter cooking team continues the kitchen experiments, with some unusual (and unusually delicious!) results.Includes a recipe for Matilda and Bubbe's Matzah Ball Soup.

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Parents help a young girl handle her feelings about a coming change to their family in a story that also spotlights Jewish  baby naming practices.A new baby is coming and everyone is so excited! Everyone except Ella. Her parents ask her and older brother, one question for many months: What should we name the baby? Ella doesn''t even want a new baby; she''s already the baby! So she suggests names like Squirt or Lumpy. Ella will need to learn about growing up, coping with changes, and her own family members before she can be the best big sister to a new baby--a baby who probably won''t be named Lumpy!

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“Opens the door to an unusual confluence of worlds, with cats, people, and Jewish identity all intersecting.” --The Jewish Book CouncilFourth-grader Chaya Ann Tober loves cats. Even her initials, C.A.T., are perfect for her!She feels so cat-like herself that when her actual cat Ollie, a very picky eater, refuses to eat a mysterious new kind of cat food, she tries to encourage him by tasting a tiny bit of it herself (and finds it, surprisingly, not awful.) That night Chaya has the craziest dream--she dreams she really has become a cat, one with orange fur, the exact color of her own hair. Or is it a dream?Join in the adventures as C.A.T. and her annoying older brother Daniel use some magical food to become cats, prowl their neighborhood at night, prevent a cat-astrophe, and see each other in a whole new light. A purr-fect chapter book for middle grade readers (ages 8-12) who like animals and fantasy adventure, even if they are pickier eaters than C.A.T.

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A gentle message of diversity and inclusion for young children, as well as a subtle nod to gender fluidity, makes this a most unusual and modern Noah's Ark story."A gentle, accessible take on Noah's Ark laced with a message of acceptance." --Kirkus Reviews"Conveys the importance of unity." --The Jewish Book CouncilAn eerie noise in the night is disturbing the sleep of all the animals on Noah's ark.None of the animals can identify the strange sound that has woken them up. It doesn't sound like the owls, or the cows or even the pigeons. Then the rabbits discover---a goblin! Frightened of this strange creature, the animals try everything to scare it away.But when they hear the same strange sound coming from another part for the ark, they realize there are TWO goblins just searching for one another, and as they rally to help, create a feeling of safety for everyone on the ark through the stormy days.Young children will love trying to help solve the mystery, imitate familiar animal sounds, and contrast them with the unfamiliar sound of a sweet-looking goblin, and join in as all the animals on the ark call to the goblin's partner so the two can be reunited. An end note for families explains the Jewish origin of goblins, the Jewish concept of tikkun olam (repairing the world), and the importance of both finding the similarities between ourselves and others, and accepting, even celebrating, our differences.

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"A compelling introduction to Hank Greenberg for a new generation of baseball fans." --Kirkus ReviewsStory of MVP and Hall-of-Famer "Hammerin" Hank Greenberg, one of the greatest hitters of all time, and the first openly Jewish sports star."Greenberg's example stood, and still stands, as inspirational for all players experiencing racial or religious prejudice." --BooklistIndiana Library Federation "2024 Ageless Read Aloud List"A Junior Library Guild SelectionIn 1934 young Hank Greenberg had his dream job--playing first base for the Detroit Tigers. Unlike some other Jewish baseball players of that time, Hank had not changed his name to disguise his Jewishness--he was not going to pretend he was something he wasn't. But there were many people who did not want to see a Jewish baseball player on the field. They booed and jeered and called him names, and most of his teammates were just standing by and letting it happen.But Hank knew what he liked--baseball. So he played his best, kept quiet, and let his batting average speak for him instead.In 1934, however, when the Tigers were leading the league, both Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur fell on game days. Hank consulted a local rabbi, and decided he could play on Rosh Hashanah, a day of celebration, but refused to play on Yom Kippur. He went to synagogue services instead.The Tigers lost that game, and Hank was blamed by many fans. A poem in the newspaper, however, recognized Hank's achievements and that, despite everything, more people were coming to accept him as a Jewish baseball player. "We shall miss him on the field and shall miss him at the bat. But he's true to his religion, and I honor him for that!"An end note with historical photo explains more about Hank's baseball career as the first Jewish superstar in American team sports.In the face of prejudice, "let it spur you on to greater achievement, rather than accept and be licked by it." --Hank Greenberg

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Saralee Siegel can do extraordinary things with her super-nose. But when a smell cloud sends her back in time, she could lose everything.Saralee is stunned to learn that she's not the only one in the family with a superpower. Her great-grandmother Gigi also had a magical sense of smell. And when Saralee makes Gigi's Hanukkah donut recipe, the scent creates a portal in time. Soon Saralee finds herself face-to-face with a young Gigi--and she's not the fierce, unstoppable person Saralee imagined. Gigi's ready to give up on her dreams. Saralee needs to help her find courage, or the future will be changed forever!"A sweet story celebrating Jewish culture and sprinkled with a little bit of magic." ---School Library Journal"A fun, deli­cious romp through the past" --Jewish Book Council

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A young girl learns the Hora at her cousin's wedding, then brings her new moves to dance class. Bank Street College "Best Children's Books of the Year," 2023 Edition“Dance the Hora, Isado­ra is an exhil­a­rat­ing, dance-filled tale that will leave any read­er eager to fly around a large, open space, syn­chro­niz­ing with oth­ers to a live­ly tune.” – Helen Weiss Pincus, Jewish Book CouncilYoung Isadora loves dance but doesn't feel she has a special one to share in class like the other students. That all changes when she and her grandmother attend her cousin Rachel's wedding, and Isadora learns the hora.

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"Babies and toddlers will enjoy its cheerful, comforting content, plus the opportunity to practice a sweet Hebrew phrase." – Shirley Vernick, The Sydney Taylor SchmoozeDrowsy babies and toddlers end their day with a sweet Lailah Tov--Good Night in this quiet rhyming board book featuring children and caregivers representing multiple ethnicities.One of four in a series of board books that introduce the concepts of Boker Tov; Lailah Tov; Shabbat Shalom, and Shavua Tov.

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“Kids will easily find mirrors in the artwork, which should make the book attractive for children and parents alike.” – Jeff Gottesfeld, Sydney Taylor ShmoozeFollow a group of babies and toddlers as they wake to a new day and learn the greeting Boker Tov.Sharon Ng's colorful illustrations emphasize baby faces and show the diversity of our Jewish community.

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“A well-told Bible story of a strong, determined, persistent woman that will resonate with modern young readers.” -KIRKUS REVIEWS Esther (of the Purim story) would rather dig in her garden and spend time with her cousin Mordechai than live in a palace. So when the king chooses her as queen, her new life is far from a dream come true. And when danger comes, there is no fairy godmother to help out.Will she have the courage to stand up for what's right?

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Celebrate the story of Hanukkah with Kayla and her mischievous dog, Kugel. And don't forget to light the menorah and play dreidel!“Koffsky’s color-rich, lively illustrations, including many of the mischievous Kugel, are sure to spark smiles.” --Penny SchwartzAs Kayla gets ready for Hanukkah, she has to deal with some mischief from her dog Kugel. He puts on a Purim costume, plays with candlesticks, and even spins around like a dreidel. What a mess he makes! But Kayla knows that Hanukkah is about having fun and reflecting on our freedom as Jews. Together, she and Kugel make the holiday miraculous for the whole family—as only a girl and her dog can.

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“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.

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2018 Sydney Taylor Notable Picture Book Starred Review, Publishers Weekly “Uplifting” –Kirkus Reviews It's Jacob's third year in Little League, and he's never missed a game. The championship game is coming up, and his team is counting on him. But then he finds out the game is scheduled on the holiday of Yom Kippur. The game is important. Yom Kippur is important, too. And Jacob has a decision to make. Jacob's story was inspired by the Los Angeles Dodgers' star pitcher Sandy Koufax, who sat out a 1965 World Series game on Yom Kippur. He was a hero to people everywhere who have made difficult decisions in order to observe their religious holidays.

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“The third in this charming series…” – Jewish Book CouncilAvi the Ambulance and his medic, Zack, are on the way to help people stuck in the snow, but the snow keeps coming down hard.Soon, Avi and Zack are stuck too!Uh, oh. How will they rescue others when they need a little rescue themselves?

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“A congenial, readable story best suited for families interested in a secular treatment of this particular slice of Genesis.” – Kirkus ReviewsAdam gives a name to every animal from the aardvark and the aardwolf to the bandicoot and the bongo, and all the way to the zebra and the zebu. But Adam is at a loss for words when he meets someone who looks a lot like him...only a bit different.

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A beautiful Sukkot picture book about friendship and community.“Delightful” –David Adler, author of the popular Cam Jansen seriesLeah lives high up in an apartment building overlooking the city and dreams of having a sukkah of her own. But there's no place to build it. With some help from the neighbors, Leah and her friend Ari find a way to have their own sukkah — on the roof.Includes a note for families about the Jewish value of kehilla (community).

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Avi dreams of being a life saver just like the rest of his family. But first he needs to go to ambulance school.

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A thought book and actionable guide for Jewish teens who want to make a difference in the world.Teens are changing the world.Teen leaders are dreaming, planning, and raising the social consciousness of those around them. They are questioning the status quo, using technology to do good, and pushing others to do so as well. they know that they don't have to wait for adults to make the world a kinder, better place. Do you look at problems others ignore? Do you find joy in helping others? Do you want to do something big in the world? There are many ways to be a leader, and we each have unique strengths. Jewish values such as tzedakah (charity, or justice), and tikun olam (healing the world) can help show us the way. And Jewish heroes throughout history and in the present offer us leadership lessons and personal examples.While we may never finish the work, we can't wait another minute to begin. Now's the time to find your voice and your cause, to think about your influence, mission, courage, and purpose, and to bring others along with you to do good in the world.You are leading. You are dreaming bigger.Dreaming Bigger is a call to action.It's workbook, an inspiration, a guide for teens who want to make a difference in the world, supported by their Jewish heritage. It can be read alone or with a friend, in a group, or in a class.Topics include managing stress, making better decisions, deepening empathy, using technology, speaking in public, ending bullying, fighting antisemitism, advocating for racial justice, and more.Packed with leadership advice for teens from teens and from experts around the world, insights from Jewish texts, thought exercises, and discussion prompts, it invites readers to grapple with the classis call to action from the sage Hillel: If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?

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Explore themes of nature and the land within the Passover seder.From the unassuming matzah that reveals the simplicity of earth, wheat, and water, to the first fruits of the soil that the Israelites offered in gratitude, the earth has always been at the center of who we are as a people. Passover marks the Jewish people's liberation from slavery in Egypt and the coming of spring. Yet it is also a story about land and the natural world. All our biblical holidays - Passover included - originally commemorated the agrarian and pastoral soil of of which Judaism grew. This haggadah keeps the earth at the forefront of our minds. In addition to all the traditional blessings and rituals, it includes sidebars and other features that uncover the connections between the seder and the land. For instance, karpas symbolizes the vibrant, verdant energy of spring, and reminds us that, like plants, we are born of the earth. Dayeinu is seen as a commentary on appreciating what we have and avoiding waste and overconsumption. Stunning artwork enhances the moods and themes of the seder in warm tones that are at once vibrant and earthy."A marvelous new contribution in an ecological vein . . . a haggadah in the spirit of Abraham Joshua Heschel" --Rabbi Jonathon Seidel, PhD, spiritual leader of Or haGan, Eugene Oregon

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24 ready-to-use lesson plans of approximately 50 minutes each make teacher preparation for usingÔøΩThe Explorer's Bible Volume 2: From Sinai to the Nation of IsraelÔøΩquick and easy.

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Make your seder different from all other seders! Start with a traditional Haggadah text, add vibrant artwork, your favorite songs, and fun facts to it. Then add a hopping frog to its pages, and you'll get... The Family (and Frog!) Haggadah! Pass on your timeless heritage while creating new seder traditions that you and your family will look forward to repeating year after year.

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Everyone has a place at the Passover table. Let's celebrate together!The Gateways Haggadah supports full participation in Passover Seder rituals and celebration by neuro diverse children and other family members who may find reading difficult, and engagement challenging. Step-by-step directions guide participants through every element of a complete but short 30-minute seder, are clearly illustrated with vibrant photographs, and each prayer's meaning is illuminated with Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols. In this way seder participants can experience Passover through clear, direct language AND through rich and varied images. This easy-to-hold, concise haggadah will ensure accessible, meaningful Passover celebration for the entire family. The haggadah text also acknowledges and supports the struggle that some family members have with organized, formal activities. The Four Children portion of the seder recasts this section in language that better describes what neuro diverse children experience: The Excited Child, The Upset Child, The Confused Child, and The Overwhelmed Child.Features: Blessings are provided in Hebrew and English translation, as well as transliterated Hebrew inside Picture Communications Symbols. Photos throughout allow neuro diverse children to see themselves in Passover rituals. Picture Symbols provided for the songs Chad Gadya (One Little Goat) and Echad Mi Yodei'a (Who Knows One)

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How can the Torah inspire us to become our best selves?

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Strengthen your Hebrew in just 10 minutes. Practice your Hebrew reading with these simple and quick games!Each game is designed to help you strengthen your Hebrew skills while having fun at the same time. You'll read words to hit a home run and bowl a strike. You'll sing, stretch, clap, and even do some jumping jacks. As you play, you'll get faster. More accurate. You'll find yourself growing into a confident Hebrew reader.Each game takes just ten minutes; unless of course, you can do it even faster! So, on your mark, get set...read!

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Everything the teacher needs to use Ready Set…Go Alef Bet! effectively in 1st-3rd grades this Teacher's Edition includes step-by-step techniques for using the digital companion in the new Behrman House Online Learning Center.

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Designed especially for schools with limited time for Hebrew instruction ÔøΩ teach your students to match Hebrew symbols and sounds blend consonants with vowels build syllables and decode complete words.

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Bring Jewish values to life with an engaging blend of mitzvot, middot, and timeless Jewish wisdom. At an age when students are thinking critically about right and wrong, the importance of the choices they make, and the role that Judaism will play in their lives, A Kid's Mensch Handbook provides a wealth of Jewish advice, experience, and answers. Presented in a modern format designed to engage your students' interest and imaginations, A Kid's Mensch Handbook provides each student with a unique and lasting connection to core Jewish values. The book is organized into three sections: Mensch Basics, Be a Mensch to Yourself, and Be a Mensch to Others. Together, they help students understand basics of menschlekeit, how introspection and self-examination lead to self-respect, and how respect for oneself leads to respect for and from others. Real-life examples, midrashic and historical vignettes, and lively narrative make Jewish values tangible, understandable, and applicable to your students' everyday lives. Interactive features such as "Mensch-Wise" (What do you think it means to be "created in God's image"?), "Mensch Top 5" (Check out these tips to becoming your own best friend...), and "A Note of Middot" (Sameah b'helko reminds us to be content with what we have — and who we are!) Thought-provoking exercises, intriguing questionnaires, and fun surveys allow each student to draw a personal connection to each Jewish value, and to imagine the role he or she can play in the Jewish and global communities. Includes a "Mensch Index" with handy definitions and cross-references to mitzvot, middot, and midrash found throughout the book.

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Take your students on an informative and fun-filled tour of Israel!

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In the face of death, we can find comfort and security in knowing that the Jewish tradition offers a set of mourning rituals to help us through our grief. This guide blends consolation with information.Contents: What happens at the funeral service? What is Kaddish? How is shiva observed? What is a yahrtzeit?

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This three-volume course is the ideal Hebrew program for English-speaking high school college and adult education students. The only entry requirement is the ability to recognize Hebrew letters and to read basic words. This course requires only one or two hours of class time each week.

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​​“A charming, modern Purim story that rekindles the wondrous legacy of Persian Jewry.”—Rabbi David Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles Raya can't be in the Purim play this year--Purim will be no fun at all! But her grandmother, Maman joon, shares with Raya her sparkly scarves and Persian traditions. Together they discover how to make their American Purim uniquely Persian, delicious, and fun.

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Color the creatures of the Bible!De-stress, unwind, and enjoy this original collection of coloring pages inspired by the animals of the Bible.From Rebekah drawing water for camels to Jonah being given refuge inside a whale, each stunning pen-and-ink illustration is paired with a biblical passage and is specifically designed to help you find calm and meaning in the sacred text.So, relax and enjoy the majesty of the animal kingdom, and may these creatures be an inspiration to you for calm and contentment, joy and shalom.

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This best-selling primer has taught hundreds of thousands of children to read Hebrew! Special focus on: Visual Discrimination: Find the letter that doesn't belong. Connect the letters that are the same. Auditory Discrimination: Connect the letters that sound the same. Hebrew rhyming words. Print Writing: Each lesson includes a ruled machberet page for students to practice forming block print letters. Reading Games: Playful pages enliven the continuous drill work required for a firm reading foundation. Prayer Practice: Blessings, prayers, Hebrew songs, and the Four Questions. All presented in large, clear type. Speed Reading: A playfully competitive approach to encourage reading fluency. Words to Read and Understand: Students practice reading the alef bet with real Hebrew words, both modern and prayer. Derech Binah introduces look-alike letters together, along with reading exercises to help discriminate between them. Depend on the primer that has already brought a generation of students to Hebrew literacy.

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Expand your students' ability to read and understand modern Hebrew. The second book in a three-year series, Shalom Ivrit 2 is built on the theme of Jewish values. Students learn Hebrew as a living language through engaging short stories, folktales, and midrashim. In the process, they explore key Jewish values, such as self-respect, friendship, and humility. Students acquire 151 new words and develop their language and comprehension skills. Basic grammar-including present tense verb endings, possessives, and root letters-is presented sequentially and clearly, increasing familiarity with Hebrew word structure and syntax as an integral part of language acquisition. Over 170 illustrations help make Shalom Ivrit 2 lively and motivating.A variety of comprehension activities-including puzzles, cloze technique (sentence completion), true and false, and word/picture matches-reinforce instruction and provide practice, as do additional stories, poems, dialogues, and riddles.CONTENTS: Peace/Shalom Good Manners/Derech Eretz Truth/Emet Happy with One's Lot/Samei'ah B'helko Industriousness/Haritzut 6. Self-Respect/Kavod Atzmi Generosity/N'divut Friendship/Y'didut Humility/Anavah Peace in the Home/Sh'lom Bayit

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"This speculative, character-focused graphic novel highlights aspects of Jewish identity and culture through multiple lenses to craft a goofy yet nuanced read." —Publisher''s WeeklyA fun-packed graphic novel with Hanukkah-themed, science fiction adventure.Naomi and her best friend Ben love playing with the cool inventions Naomi''s scientist mother always works on, like the holographic simulation room where they can fight dinosaurs. One day, using special finger-print copying gloves, she and Ben break into her mom''s top-secret lab (otherwise known as the garage) to see what other cool stuff they might find. There they find a device called the Transfogram, an experimental machine that transforms you into whatever you''re thinking about at the moment. While eating potato pancakes, Ben reaches for the button to see what it does-- and next thing he knows, he''s transformed into a life-size walking, talking potato pan

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Is it trash or treasure? Gavi and Mo just can''t agree. But they CAN agree that they are the very best of friends.Two friends—a hippo and a kangaroo—set off to spend a morning together, looking for treasure. But while Gavi finds treasure everywhere; Mo only sees junk. Gavi collects the trinkets, convinced of their value; Mo simply doesn''t understand. As they explore, dance together, and have fun, Gavi and Mo discover a priceless treasure on which they can both agree, in this early reader picture book for ages 4-7.

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A young rabbit jumps to try to touch the mezuzah on the doorpost in this board book about trying and trying again. Includes concepts Up and Down. A rotating layout encourages active engagement with the story.

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A fresh design and new activities modernize this best-selling resource for teaching and learning to decode Hebrew using key cultural words. Write in Hebrew using block printing. Revised 2024. The new Shalom Uvrachah Hebrew Primer Revised Print Edition keeps the same successful structure as the best-selling original edition, updated with new, simplified graphics and flexible activities easily adapted to today''s teaching and learning situations, including partner and small group work; one-on-one tutoring; and traditional classrooms. A digital version for projection in class or for use in remote learning situations is available as an add-on directly from Behrman House. Features: •Uses meaningful cultural Jewish words to teach decoding skills •Confusing look-alike and sound-alike letters are introduced separately •Vowel sounds are systematically introduced in small, manageable increments. •Includes a Heritage

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Argumentation and debate are the lifeblood of Judaism; in fact, our ancestors never shied from arguing with God or other sources of authority when they felt justice and truth demanded it. Judaism's Great Debates aims to reawaken that spirit in the lives of young Jews today.At the heart of the book are ten classic debates from Jewish history, such as Nathan courageously confronting King David over the king's immorality, and Spinoza challenging Jewish communal leaders in Amsterdam about the boundaries of Jewish belief. This book teaches students to analyze the value conflict at the core of each historic debate, and more importantly, it prepares them to apply Jewish values to similar conflicts in our society.Contents: Abraham & God Moses & Korach The Five Daughters & the Twelve Tribes David & Nathan Ben Zakkai & the Zealots Hillel & Shammai The Vilna Gaon & the Ba'al Shem Tov Spinoza & the Amsterdam Rabbis Geiger, Hirsch & Frankel Herzl & Wise Download a free companion PDF - Debating GuideIncludes questions for reflection, discussion, and formal argumentation plus a brief outline explaining how to run a formal debate in the classroom.

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Charming illustrations and playful activities introduce young children to key Shabbat vocabulary and concepts. Children also learn the Hebrew blessings for candlelighting wine and bread as well as the English meaning of each brachah word.

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"Chametz hunt­ing meets sib­ling bond­ing in this cute and infor­ma­tive read." —Jewish Book Council"The book provides a useful starting point for thinking about how to approach a problem that seems overwhelming." —Association of Jewish LibrariesPassover starts tomorrow, and Benjy''s room is a mess. His race car set, his superheroes, and his firetruck are spread across his room, along with all his other toys. He knows he needs to clean them up, especially with Passover and the breadcrumb hunt starting tonight. But it''s much more fun to have a pretend hunt with his little sister, Shira. Benjy crumbles up pieces of paper to be the crumbs. He hides one under his race car, and under his firetruck, and all around his room. They get so caught up in the game, Benjy doesn''t notice it was almost sundown. Now he''ll never finish in time! That is until he realizes that cleaning might not hav

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