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"A wonderful addition to any collection of multicultural children's literature." --School Library Journal"A lovely book to read aloud at the start of a fresh new year." --Jewish Book Council"This authentic Jewish story is unique in connecting tradition with family farming.” --The Sydney Taylor ShmoozeThis count down to the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah explores life and celebration on a family farm through the eyes of a young girl allowed to help with preparations for the first time.It’s just three days until the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. A young girl and her family are getting ready for the traditional holiday feast. Family and friends gather to help harvest and clean the fall root vegetables, mix them with honey and dried fruits, and cook them into the traditional sweet vegetable stew, called tzimmes, ‘for a sweet new year.’ It’s hard but satisfying work that leaves everyone with aching arms, sore feet and happy hearts. When Rosh Hashanah morning arrives, they join together at the synagogue to hear the shofar, the horn that is blown to announce that the holiday has arrived. Back at home on their farm with a diverse group of friends and neighbors, they celebrate both a new year and the joy of being together.This food and farm-focused story is sweetened by illustrations full of cheerful colors and textured patterns. Award-winning author Megan Hoyt helps readers explore both culturally specific Rosh Hashanah practices and life on a small family farm, while providing a universal message of community and tradition.

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A fun summer read for 7-9 year-olds with a mud monster that, like Amelia Bedelia, follows directions a bit too literally."I wish I'd had a golem when I was in summer camp, because I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book. I hope we'll be seeing more adventures with Emmett, the golem, and the rest of the Mud Pack soon." --Eric A. Kimmel, award-winning author of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins and Miriam and the Sasquatch.Emmett Cohen was not at all happy when his mom insisted that he try the art elective at camp this summer. His parents and sister were arty, but he was not. He preferred skateboards and science and comic books. He was grumpy and more than a little homesick when he showed up at the art shack for his first session and started poking around for a project. He brightened when he found a trash can full of odd mud, and was soon engrossed in shaping a mini monster from the thick clay. At the end of the session, when he scratched his name in Hebrew on his project and left for a swim in the lake, he had no idea that the mud sculpture he had created was about to come to life. For Emmett had unknowingly created a golem, a mystical, protective mud creature that lived in Jewish legends dating back to 16th century Poland. And here it was in the middle of Camp Teva, in Emmett's cabin.Before long, the golem is getting into mischief and out of hand, and Emmett and his friends, now organized as a secret "Mud Pack" are trying to make sure no one finds out there is a real-life golem at camp.Luckily, Camp Teva was an awesome set up for hiding a mud monster.Join Emmett, his sister Emily, and his camp friends Jake, Danny, and Reisha, and the pesky twins Lilly and Rebecca as they embark on their most exciting summer ever, trying to keep one step ahead of an eager-to-please mud monster that has a hard time getting its instructions quite right.

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"This sweet, humorous tale conveys the meaning of this important Jewish holiday in a way that’s understandable for children. Its premise proves it’s easy to err on the side of good; each of us has kindness within, and it’s satisfying to let it show." --Kirkus ReviewsIn this fractured fairy tale mash-up that explains the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, Bid Bad Wolf struggles to understand whether he has the capacity for change, and in the process discovers friendship among those he once thought of only as tasty snacks.When Racoon invites the Big Bad Wolf to Yom Kippur services, Wolf agrees to go. While he is there, he hears how everyone can use Yom Kippur as a day to become better and brighter. Wolf’s not so sure…a big bad wolf can’t become good! Can he? Will helping the girl in a red hood, her granny, and the three little pigs show him the way?It is a regular morning, and Big Bad Wolf is just getting ready for another day full of bad, when something very different happens. Raccoon knocks on his door to apologize for rummaging through his garbage and invites him to synagogue services. What first appears to Wolf as an opportunity for a giant lunch buffet becomes, instead, an opportunity for Wolf to experience a change of heart. Warmly welcomed by the rabbi, who claims anyone can become better and brighter just like the leaves in the forest as they change color in the fall, Wolf, wrapped in a peaceful moment, begins to wonder if he could do the same. He spends the day helping Little Red Riding Hood take care of her sick grandmother (even though he’d rather eat them both) and showing the three little pigs how to make their houses stronger. Despite the new feelings these kindnesses give him, deep down he doesn’t believe a wolf can change, because he keeps making mistakes. But as the day ends, his new friends arrive with a feast to break their Yom Kippur fast and they want to share it with their helper, partner and friend, a Big GOOD Wolf.Sharp, sly illustrations envelop this gently fractured fairy tale in humor and warmth, while the story includes many details that help explain Yom Kippur practices to young readers as they discover we can all return to our best selves, beginning with kindness and heartfelt apologies.

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“With bright and engag­ing illus­tra­tions, Mon­ster Bar Mitz­vah is a book that all kids will enjoy — but it’ll be a par­tic­u­lar hit among younger siblings." --Paula Chaiken, Jewish Book CouncilIn this unusual graphic novel for younger readers, Eli is feeling left out of the family’s preparations for his older brother’s bar mitzvah. He wants to help but can’t seem to do anything right. Then he meets the monster under his bed, and things begin to change . . . but not always for the better. Will Eli be able to get the monster under control in time for the big event, or will there just be more and more chaos?

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"Charming" --Jewish Book CouncilA kitten learns opposites such as light and heavy, empty and full while also finding out about helping others through the Jewish concept of giving tzedakah.Fun reading sessions! Young children will love helping turn the book to keep up with kitty's exploration.

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Shabbat is coming!I can't reach my shirt.Daddy, can you make me tall?I can't make you tall,but I can bring you a stooland hold your hand as you climb up and up and up to the top step,watching as you choose the perfect shirtand whisper, "I did it."In this gentle story, two patient parents help an eager young boy join in the preparations for Shabbat by allowing him to do the parts he can and helping him just enough to begin to do the rest.

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A Tablet Magazine Best Jewish Children's Book for 2022!National Jewish Book Award FinalistA hopeful but not sugarcoated retelling of the first spring and Passover of the pandemic . . . A lovely reminder of how the pandemic that separated us also brought us together. --Rachel Fremmer, Tablet MagazineA young girl practices the Four Questions on her apartment balcony in Jerusalem and finds a way to bring the neighbors together for Passover even during the separation of a pandemic.

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"A welcome addition" --School Library Journal"This rollicking, perfectly rhymed journey through the Jewish year . . . [is]a wonderful introduction to Jewish holidays for children of all backgrounds" --The Sydney Taylor ShmoozeA colorful year of Jewish holidays with apples as the central theme.

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"A cozy tale of friendship, mutual aid, neighborliness, and tasty, tasty food." --Kirkus Reviews Bank Street College "Best Children's Books of the Year," 2023 EditionMr. Mintz is famous in his neighborhood for cooking up cheesy, gooey, and delicious blintzes. Each spring he shares them with his friends to celebrate to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. But when he hurts his leg in a skateboarding accident and is unable to cook, what will become of the blintzes?Join in as Mr. Mintz's neighbors collaborate to return the kindnesses he has so generously distributed to them over the years. An author's note for families includes a short explanation of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.

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When General George Washington meets a Jewish soldier lighting Hanukkah candles he gets inspiration from the story of how a small band of Jewish fighters defeated a powerful army. Sydney Taylor Award Winner

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A Shabbat recharge is just what Sharkbot needs. But will he be ready in time?“The strength in Sharkbot Shalom is the whimsical and anthropomorphic creature named Sharkbot (combination shark and robot) which children will find imaginative and engaging.” – Ellen Share, Association of jewish LibrariesGet ready for an underwater, steam-punk Shabbat! Count down with this cheerful shark robot as he sets the table, stirs the seaweed soup, and braids kelp into challah loaves. You'll want a byte of the food when a stingray brings seagrass cakes and algae sweets. Some pufferfish made a plankton pie!

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“This simple, bold, lively book reminds us that each day is a gift during which we can breathe, move, share, and experience the opportunity to live our lives to their fullest.” – Rachel Glasser, Association of Jewish LibrariesWe start the day ready to move, to dance, to wiggle, and to sing with joy in this book inspired by the Jewish prayers of gratitude for waking up to a new day. Modeh ani means "thank you," or "I am grateful" in Hebrew. A cheerful introduction to the idea of daily gratitude, prayer and mindfulness for young children.Sunny illustrations feature a variety of ages, ethnicities, and physical abilities. Includes a note for families that explains the prayers Modeh Ani and Asher Yatzar.

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A feminist spin on a biblical event . . . A well-crafted revision sure to spark discussion.“This story is as good as any midrash.” – Sandy Wasserman, The Sydney Taylor ShmoozeWhy did Queen Vashti, the other Purim royal, refuse to obey her king's commands? Although the traditional biblical text gives us no real clue, this story humorously imagines what it might have been like for a Queen to stand up for herself against a string of high-handed demands. In doing so, it demonstrates to children the value of understanding the worth of their own needs and desires.

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Take a tour through Israel with an unusually adorable zombie who desperately needs a break.“Ruiz’s pictures of cuddly animals are absolutely adorable” – Kirkus ReviewsA zombie worries that he’ll never scare people again—perhaps he needs a vacation! Too bad the Sea of Galilee, the Israel Museum, and Luna Park in Tel Aviv don’t bring back his zombie-groove. Neither do famous monster locations around the world. Finally he goes to the Dead Sea, where a creepy hotel, a salty swim, and a facial with Dead Sea mud make him feel like himself again. Where oh where can a tired, stressed-out zombie get a little rest and relaxation? Sounds like the Dead Sea might be perfect!

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“A playful peek into Noah’s Ark that will spark a compare-and-contrast conversation about the traditional Bible story.” --Kirkus ReviewsWhat would you do if you could meet the animals on Noah's ark? Would you make friends with the monkeys? Read stories to the cows? Play games with the chickens?Maybe you'd set up a diving board so you could all swim in the sea together. Come climb aboard the ark, and let's find out! For ages 3 to 6.

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"The sadness of shyness and the seriousness of mitzvot mix in a charming picture book” – Association of Jewish LibrariesJoin Maddie as she discovers her confidence when she decides to become a mitzvah clown to bring smiles to the faces of Grandma and Grandma s friends.When Maddie sees Giggles the mitzvah clown perform at her grandma’s senior home, she decides to join in! She puts on a big red nose and learns how to make balloon animals, sing songs, and most importantly, bring smiles and happiness to Grandma and Grandma s friends. Along the way, Maddie learns how to overcome her shyness, too, and become a more confident and happier mouse. A cheerful picture book, young readers will enjoy watching how the illustrations begin in black and white and evolve into full and exuberant color as Maddie gains her confidence. A family note at the end includes discussion starters and a description of the Jewish values found in the tale.

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"A master class in how to be a person." --Joanna Rakoff, bestselling author of My Salinger Year"Astonishing...one of the most moving memoirs I''ve read." --Caroline Leavitt, best-selling author of With or Without You and Days of Wonder.In Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, Jessica Fein takes readers on a powerful journey through the profound joys and heart-wrenching challenges of love and loss. At the tender age of five, Jessica''s daughter Dalia is diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the family’s life. Inspired by Dalia''s unyielding spirit and irrepressible zest for life, Jessica and her family embark on a remarkable odyssey of love, resilience, and self-discovery.From the initial shock of diagnosis to the relentless battles against the ravages of disease, Jessica navigates the complexities of parenthood

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"Brisk yet meditative . . .Rabbis and others active in Jewish worship communities will be inspired." --Publishers WeeklyFew people have had a greater impact on modern Jewish worship and life than Rabbi Larry Hoffman. "From Larry Hoffman, we learn how to pray with consequence." --Janet Walton, professor emerita of worship and the arts at Union Theological SeminaryIn Communities of Meaning, thirty-four of today's community leaders and theologians engage Hoffman in dialogue about the big questions in American Jewish life, including: How, where, and why people pray. What Jewish life looks like today and what lies ahead. How Jews engage with people of other faiths, How faith can shape commitment and action. This collection invites readers into the ageless conversation that is Judaism and challenges everyone to think creatively about the ideas and institutions that are shaping Jewish life in the twenty-first century.Includes contributions from Jill Abramson, Tony Bayfield, Angela Buchdahl, Joshua Davidson, Arnold Eisen, David Ellenson, Daniel, Judson, Noa Kushner, Liz Lerman, Andrew Reyfeld, Jonathan Sarna, Gordon Tucker, Deborah Waxman, Danny Zemel, and many others.“Hoffman is a rabbi of rabbis. And a liturgist of liturgists . . . [He] invited us to courageous reinterpretation and transformation of our liturgy.” –Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Central synagogue, New York CityFull List of Contributors:Cantor Jill Abramson is the director of the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music at HUC.Rabbi Carole Balin is a writer and teacher, and chair of the board of the Jewish Women’s Archive and professor emerita of history at Hebrew Union College.Rabbi Tony Bayfield was the head of Reform Judaism in Britain and is also Professor Emeritus of Jewish Theology and Thought at Leo Baeck College. Rabbi Joshua I. Beraha is an associate rabbi at Temple Micah in Washington, D.C. Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl serves as the senior rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City.Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson is the senior rabbi of Congregation Emanu-El in New York City. Rabbi Arnold Eisen is Chancellor Emeritus and Professor of Jewish Thought at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Rabbi David H. Ellenson is Chancellor Emeritus of Hebrew Union College. Rabbi Jodie M. Gordon is a rabbi at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Cantor Sarah Grabiner is the assistant director of the Year in Israel programme at HUC Jerusalem. Rabbi Hilly Haber is the director of social justice organizing and education at Central Synagogue in New York City.Dr. Joel M. Hoffman is a teacher, translator, and author in New York.Rabbi Delphine Horveilleur is France’s third female rabbi, and leads a progressive congregation in Paris Rabbi Daniel A. Judson is the Dean of Hebrew College in Newton, MA. Rabbi Elliot Kukla is an author, visual artist, and activist currently living in Oakland, California. Rabbi Noa Rachael Kushner founded The Kitchen, a hands-on international resource that serves thousands of modern families in San Francisco and around the world.Rabbi Emily Langowitz is the Jewish engagement manager at the URJ and lives in Phoenix. Prof. Gordon W. Lathrop is the Schieren Professor of Liturgy Emeritus at the United Lutheran Seminary (USA) and a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.Liz A. Lerman is a choreographer, writer, educator, and recipient of MacArthur “Genius Grant” and a Guggenheim Fellowship, and is currently a professor at Arizona State University.Rabbi Dalia Marx is professor at HUC in Jerusalem and teaches in various academic institutions in Israel and Europe. She is the tenth generation of her family in Jerusalem. Rabbi Daniel Medwin is the co-director of innovation and growth at URG 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy. He lives in Georgia.Rabbi Shira I. Milgrom is the rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains, New York.Rabbi Sonja K. Pilz is the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Shalom in Bozeman, Montana. Prof. Andrew Rehfeld is the president of Hebrew Union College in New York.Rabbi Daniel Reiser is the rabbi of Temple Beth Shalom in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Rabbi Nicole Kauffman Roberts is Senior Rabbi of North Shore Temple Emanuel in Sydney, Australia. Prof. Jonathan D. Sarna teaches American Jewish History at Brandeis University and is also Chief Historian of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. Yolanda Savage-Narva is the assistant vice president of Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the URJ.Rabbi Yael Splansky is the rabbi at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto.Rabbi Rachel Steiner is the senior rabbi at Barnert Temple in New Jersey.Rabbi David E. Stern is Senior Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El, Dallas, Texas. Rabbi Gordon Tucker is Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement at The Jewish Theological Seminary and a Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Dr. Richard S. Vosko is an award-winning liturgical design consultant for Christian and Jewish congregations throughout North America. Professor Janet R. Walton is a musician, author, teacher, ritual leader, and professor emerita of worship and the arts at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Rabbi Deborah Waxman is president and CEO of Reconstructing Judaism. Rabbi Margaret Moers Wenig teaches at HUC in New York City and is the first Jewish President of the Academy of Homiletics.Rabbi Daniel Zemel is the senior rabbi at Temple Micah in Washington, D.C.

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Edible artwork for a crazy world.

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All the guidance you need to use The Hero in Me booklets in your setting including instructions for incorporating online resources from ANU - Museum of the Jewish People.

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Everyone has a place at the Shabbat table. The Gateways Shabbat Family Companion invites families with children of all abilities and disabilities to a Shabbat dinner celebration that is accessible for the whole family. Includes background for parents, Shabbat blessings over candles, wine, and challah, short stories and Shabbat songs, as well as Shabbat conversation starters and other family-friendly activities. Each blessing’s meaning is illuminated by the use of picture communication symbols developed by Mayer-Johnson, ™ the leading creator of symbol-adapted special education materials to assist individuals in overcoming their speech, language, and learning challenges. Over 30 vibrant photos bring the celebration to life. In this way, Shabbat dinner participants can experience the celebration through clear, direct language and rich and varied images. This easy-to-hold, concise Shabbat companion is respectful to all participants, whatever their abilities, and ensures that all can take part meaningfully in Shabbat observance in the home in as little as 10 minutes or as much as 45 minutes. Gateways: Access to Jewish Education (www.jgateways.org) provides high quality special education services to enable children with diverse learning needs to participate meaningfully in Jewish life.

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A follow-up to Let’s Talk!Let’s Talk Now! is written specifically for 6th–8th graders who are ready to continue growing their Hebrew language skills. This light, engaging, modern Hebrew language text can be used as a stand-alone book, or as a sequel to the first Let’s Talk!Like the first Let’s Talk!, each of the nine chapters open with a simple—and funny—Hebrew dialogue. This time the story focuses on Avi, an American teen, as he visits his cousin Karen and her family in Israel. Together, Avi and Karen enjoy everyday Israeli life, going to a movie, the mall, the beach and more. Through their adventures, and the activities that follow, students will have the opportunity to learn a new set of vocabulary words and practice basic grammar.Ideal for the busy bar and bat mitzvah student to learn some modern Hebrew quickly and easily.CONTENTS: Avi comes to Israel Good morning Yarden comes back from the Army A Hike In the Forest Going to the Beach A Card for the Bus At the Mall At the Movies From Sea to Sea SPECIAL FEATURES: Immerses students in the daily life and culture of modern Israel. Includes illustrations and photographs of Israel, making the Hebrew texts come alive. Provides ample opportunity for ulpan-style conversation. Practices grammar through fun, hands-on activities, rather than through formal rote grammar rules. Includes a milon in each chapter and at the back of the book for easy look-up of all vocabulary. Teacher’s Guide available.

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Let's Talk Now! entertains while educating. It emphasizes spoken Hebrew and suggests a wide variety of techniques and strategies to help make Hebrew a living language for you and your students to engage in together.

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24 ready-to-use lesson plans of approximately 50 minutes each make teacher preparation for usingÔøΩThe Explorer's Bible Volume 1: From Creation to ExodusÔøΩquick and easy.

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“This modern day fable is a delightful tale that is best read by the light of the Menorah, and just like the traditional holiday dish itself, you simply can’t get enough of it.” – Robert Sodaro, Comic Books ExaminerIt's Hanukkah eve at the Smalls', but Dad is standing on a street corner, broke. A stranger offers him a unique present. Dad takes it home and the magic begins.This modern-day fable is best read by the light of the menorah. And just like the traditional holiday dish, latkes, you can't get enough of it.

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Includes 24 ready-to-use lesson plans that accompany the textbook.

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Engage your students in authentic, dynamic Bible study!Your students can now explore the Bible as Jews have done for centuries - by pondering, personalizing, and wrestling with the text. Combining faithful but accessible translations with thematic connections between the narratives and student's daily lives, critical-thinking exercises, and a sense of wonder, The Explorer's Bible will help you transform your classroom into a lively Bible study group.What's New About The Explorer's Bible? True-to-text translation retains the structure and tone of the Hebrew while providing students with comprehensible and age-appropriate language. Explanatory notes and critical-thinking questions clarify and enrich the text, guiding students through difficult passages and inviting them to imagine themselves as part of the action. Opportunities for students to create midrashim of their own, thus participating in dialogue with the Bible in an engaging, authentic way. Connections between text and core Jewish values help students to identify personally with the Bible's lessons. Analyses of key Hebrew words and phrases allow students to identify and understand biblical text.

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Engage your students in authentic, dynamic Bible study!Your students can now explore the Bible as Jews have done for centuries - by pondering, personalizing, and wrestling with the text. Combining faithful but accessible translations with thematic connections between the narratives and student's daily lives, critical-thinking exercises, and a sense of wonder, The Explorer's Bible will help you transform your classroom into a lively Bible study group.What's New About The Explorer's Bible? True-to-text translation retains the structure and tone of the Hebrew while providing students with comprehensible and age-appropriate language. Opportunities for students to participate in biblical dialogue by reviewing classic interpretations of text and creating midrashim of their own. Connections between text and core Jewish values help students to personalize the Bible's lessons. Analyses of key Hebrew words and phrases allow students to connect intimately with biblical text. Contemporary design conveys the dignity of biblical text while engaging students with lush illustrations and more than fifty full-color photographs. Explanatory notes and connections to biblical archaeology bringing the text to life for students. Contents: The Birth of the World Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden My Brother's Keeper (Cain and Abel) The Man Who Walked with God (Noah) The Impossible Tower (Tower of Babel) Abraham Finds His Way Abraham Speaks Up (Sodom and Gomorrah) The Sacrifice (The Akedah) Rebecca's Kindness Twins, Tricks, and Trouble (Jacob and Esau) Jacob's Discovery (Jacob, Rachel, and Leah) Jacob's Struggle (Jacob wrestles) The Dreamer (Joseph) Joseph's Gift Joseph's Forgiveness Baby Moses Moses Stands Before God Freedom and the Future (Plagues and the Exodus)

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The ultimate hands-on hip new handbook for training madrichim in your school.

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Do your students lose their Hebrew reading skills every year between May and September?Designed as a follow-up to Shalom Uvrachah--The New Hebrew Primer, the Back to School Hebrew Reading Refresher can be used after this or any other primer for 3-4 weeks at the start of the school year to: Review Hebrew letters and words Drill Hebrew reading and remediate reading problems Practice writing skills Enrich cultural concepts Serve as a bridge between a primer and Book 1 of any Hebrew series Exercises are purposeful and efficient. In just a few short weeks, this thorough review gives students the confidence they need to begin Book 1 of their Hebrew series. In addition to simple blessings, songs, and prayer excerpts, the exercises also include: Word fragments, syllables, and whole word skills Sound-alike and look-alike letter practice Final letter identification Cultural word and phrase review Simple roots Unusual word endings and other reading rules Simple, practical Hebrew vocabulary The school year gets off to a brilliant start with the Back-to-School Hebrew Reading Refresher.

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Companion Siddur Reform edition

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In this delightful beginning reader, children meet Shiri the Llama and learn about her adventures in Kitah Alef. Humorous stories and clever rhymes use a controlled, high-frequency vocabulary to entertain children as they build their Hebrew reading confidence. Whimsical illustrations, simple sentences, and large, clear print make this a unique and appealing reader for beginning Hebrew students.

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Presents Jewish history from the turmoil and strife of Russia in the 1880's, to the great migration to the United States, the creation of the modern State of Israel, modern American Jewish life, and life in the Diaspora. Finally, a Jewish history book through which students can view their own lives and think about their futures! The History of the Jewish People, Volume 2 was developed and written by two esteemed scholars, Jonathan D. Sarna and Jonathan B. Krasner. This dynamic text (for grades 5-7) is a rich presentation of Jewish history from the turmoil and strife of Russia in the 1880's, to the great migration to the United States, the creation of the modern State of Israel, modern American Jewish life, and life in the Diaspora. Each chapter helps students consider how their lives compare with the lives of our ancestors, how each generation adapts Judaism to its time and place, and how the decisions of previous generations influence our own lives and decisions.The History of the Jewish People, Volume 2 brings these times alive through a dynamic array of famous personalities, diverse source material, clear and concise charts, engaging activities, thought-provoking questions, and exciting graphics, including maps and more than 80 full-color historical and contemporary images.

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A long-lost novel by the author of As a Driven LeafInfidelity, faith, and power all come together in a gripping story of the biblical prophet Hosea and his wife, Gomer.When Milton Steinberg died in 1950, he left one manuscript tantalizingly unfinished. Set against a backdrop of unrest in ancient Israel, The Prophet's Wife is a stirring portrait of the young prophet Hosea, his free-spirited wife Gomer, and a people seduced by the lures of power and idolatry.This exciting literary find creatively brings to life the prophet and his world, in a story that is both highly personal and yet grand in scope, exploring the relationship of the Jewish people with God. Essays by three extraordinary writers and thinkers provide startling, breathtaking interpretations to deepen understanding of the novel.

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A state-of-the-art teaching guide for a state-of-the-art text!

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Drawing on the rich history of Judaic objects, art, and tradition, this new collection of exquisite imagery features complex illustrations and patterns that will inspire novice and expert colorists alike. Each beautiful piece is designed specifically for adults, and allows them to escape their stresses and mentally relax with a rainbow of choices and beauty. The images each include motifs that are important to Jewish life and celebration, and are paired with inspirational quotes from the wealth of Jewish writings. Created with intricate black and white line-work, the artworks allow colorists to add their own unique interpretations and create a personal work of art.

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This lavish volume contains everything your students need to know about the feasts, fasts, and festivals that mark the Jewish year. Modern customs and celebrations are presented alongside each holiday's history and ancient traditions. Bible stories and midrashim illuminate the meaning of the holiday, and special attention is given to how holidays build core Jewish values. Illustrated throughout with vibrant photographs and illustrations. Innovative activities--including recipes, family fun, and creative projects--are incorporated into the text, helping children to make the holidays their own. Special features make each holiday a new discovery: Sacred Text: enriches understanding with primary sources Hebrew Lessons: provide key cultural vocabulary Living Our Tradition: connects holidays with mitzvot to perform throughout the year Holiday Planner: helps students prepare for each holiday A Tradition to Share: engages the whole family in holiday observance

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Shalom Ivrit 3, the final book in the Shalom Ivrit series, brings to life stories of spirited young teens at home, at camp, with friends, and in Israel. The new vocabulary, including mah'sheiv (computer), s'deih-teufah (airport), pitzah (pizza) and mahaneh (camp), reflects the interests and experiences of teens. Students have fun and learn about Israel as their ability to read and understand Hebrew continues to grow.With 190 new words, students’ ability to conduct simple conversations in Hebrew, using both the present and past tenses, steadily increases as they progress through the book.Features and benefits: High-interest, age-appropriate stories motivate students to improve their reading fluency and comprehension. The interdisciplinary approach of teaching about Israel in Hebrew provides students with an enriched, dynamic learning experience. Vocabulary boxes (milonim) introduce new vocabulary and a cumulative list of all new vocabulary appears in the back of the book as a resource for students. Comprehension activities—including true and false, word picture matches, cloze technique (sentence completion), and puzzles—provide students with the practice they need to build and strengthen skills. More than 120 age-appropriate, full-color illustrations and photographs enliven the text and cue students for textual meaning. Basic grammar—including present tense and past tense verb endings, and root letters—is presented sequentially and clearly, increasing familiarity with Hebrew word structure and syntax.

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Students learn the seven blessings in the Shabbat morning Amidah. They uncover Jewish values and virtues—humility acts of loving kindness healing others sacred time showing appreciation and more—and think of ways to make them part of their own lives.

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A solid Hebrew phonics review and a prayer readiness program in six to eight class sessions, perfect for the beginning of the school year. Independent seatwork activities, games, and "Super Reading Secrets" to guide students from simple syllable decoding to fluent phrase reading. Blessings for special times and experiences, and for performing mitzvot form the core of each lesson. Optional Language Enrichment sections present vocabulary items and simple sentences that review all the vocabulary introduced in Z'Man Likro.

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"Evocative, inspiring, uplifting" --Kirkus Starred ReviewNational Jewish Book Award Finalist, Children's LiteratureThe story of Regina Jonas the first woman ever ordained as a rabbi and her life in Germany under the Nazis. This true story of the first woman ever ordained as a rabbi — in Germany in 1935 — will inspire children to pursue their creams and to persist in the face of challenges. Written by Rabbi Sandy Sasso, the first Reconstructionist woman rabbi in the United States, the book also features an Afterword with historical context about the Nazi Germany setting and about the female ordinations in the various Jewish movements.

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Rabbi Ed Feinstein narrates thirty-six classic and modern folktales that transmit our culture, inform our values, and educate our people. Stories take readers from ancient Israel to the European shtetl, to modern day Israel and America. Each story concludes with questions that explore the story's themes and translate its lessons to the readers' lives.The book is divided into six sections: What Really Matters in Life: Stories about the real purposes of life Doing What's Right: Stories about our responsibilities toward one another and our communities. It's Up to You: Stories about activism and taking a stand Teachers and Friends: Stories about the importance of leaders and role models Hidden Truths: Stories that teach us to look inside ourselves for answers The Miracle of Jewish Life: Stories about Jewish perseverance and the miracles that make our survival possible SPECIAL FEATURE:A Values Index lets readers locate stories relevant to subjects as diverse as activism, collective responsibility, love and marriage, and self-discovery.WAYS TO USE CAPTURING THE MOON: A valuable resource for sermons and divrei Torah or to read aloud dramatically in junior congregation, at retreats, and in family programs. A useful tool for group discussion in adult education classes The perfect gift for life-cycle events, religious school graduation, and Confirmation

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Do we need a charm to get good luck? Or do we make it for ourselves?Penny Posner knows everything there is to know about good luck. Every day she wears her lucky bracelet on her wrist, her lucky socks on her feet, and Ferdinand, her lucky frog keychain, on her belt loop. And today she needs all the luck she can get so she''ll be chosen to blow the shofar at the school''s Rosh Hashanah picnic. But when she picks up a lucky penny, her best friend Mara warns her that it''s actually bad luck, because it was face down. As everything starts to go wrong, Penny will try anything to change her luck, but all she does is make matters worse. Penny needs to shift her perspective on luck and fix her mistakes before the picnic and before she ruins her friendship with Mara, so she can make a fresh start for the new year.A comedic tale of superstition and how our perception influences our experiences and the world around us, with bouncy illustrations by Jon Davis.

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Avital hops aboard her uncle''s pirate ship for fun and adventure (and to avoid cleaning her room) in a story just right for Rosh Hashanah.Avital''s adventures are full of fun until Uncle Captain Brownbeard and his crew start doing what pirates do: stealing and fighting and making a mess. Full of moxie and determination, Avital decides to teach these pirates some manners, and some better uses for their skills, and makes many new friends in the process. But when she develops a case of homesickness, the crew makes sure she gets back safely.Set near Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, this sweet, comedic adventure story for kids ages 4-6 shows characters learning how to behave in ways that help others instead of hurting them--and having more fun as well.

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2011 Sugarman Family Children's Book AwardEvolving from the oral tradition that gave us Torah and Talmud, folktales illuminate and reinforce the lessons of our heritage. We tell them to entertain our children, and also to pass on our values.It's Too Crowded in Here! is a collection of Jewish folktales and midrashic stories in this spirit, enlivened by colorful illustrations. While they are fun to simply read aloud with children, the stories also provide a rich yet light-hearted resource for exploring key values such as self respect, compassion, appreciation, tolerance, and thankfulness.Resource pages after each story provide some brief background linking the story with its underlying message and connecting it to sources in Jewish tradition. Appropriate for any background or level of Jewish knowledge, these supplemental notes, together with a few open-ended questions and activity suggestions based on each story, can help those who would like to lead children through a deeper exploration of each story.Stories and Values:It's Too Crowded in Here! - ContentmentHillel Takes a Bath - Self-RespectWhy Trees Don't Talk - ActionThe Spider that Saved David - AppreciationThe King of Songs - ToleranceThe Carefree King - CooperationThe Goat that Made the Stars Sing - ResponsibilityThe Fishing Lesson - Self-RelianceSpecial Features:Eight folktales and midrashic stories retold to engage young children.Values message articulated for each story and expressed in language children can understand.Resource pages after each story provide references that place each value in its Jewish context, and tips for helping children understand them.Quizzical Questions provide lighthearted discussion starters.Try This! Suggests brief, age-appropriate activities for children

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Once upon a time, girls were not allowed to learn to read. This is the story of a girl who decided to change that.Inspired by a true story from award-winning author Jane Yolen''s family history, The Many Problems of Rochel-Leah is a stirring tale of what it feels like to be denied equality and the persistence it takes to work for change and fair treatment.More than anything, Rochel-Leah wanted to learn to read. She wanted to read stories, and recipes, and poems that set your hair on fire. But in her small Jewish village in 19th century Russia, only boys learned to read, as they had for centuries. Still, Rochel-Leah was determined. She asked her mother and her aunties, but they couldn''t read either. Her father told her to learn to cook instead. She even asked the rabbi, who said there were rules. But Rochel-Leah knew something important--she knew that rules could be changed. 

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Kayla and her mischievous dog Kugel are back to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and explain it to young children.In the fourth Kayla and Kugel book, Kayla helps her family build and decorate their sukkah in the backyard. As her puppy playfully interferes, Kayla energetically helps with the holiday preparations while explaining to her pup how and why they build and decorate this temporary house in their backyard as part of the holiday in simple, direct language that young children will find easy to grasp. Colorful Illustrations include a comparison of an ancient hut with a modern-day succah, as well as Kugel's puppy antics.An end note from the author further clarifies details of this harvest time celebration, with its emphasis on giving thanks and welcoming friends, and includes suggestions for creating decorations for a sukkah.

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