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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Meshuggah Food Faces
Edible artwork for a crazy world.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Hero in Me Teacher's Guide
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.
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Gateways Shabbat Family Companion
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.
£7.87
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Let's Talk Now! More Modern Hebrew for Teens
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.
£10.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Lets Talk Now! More Modern Heb for Teens TG
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.
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Explorer's Bible 1 Lesson Plan Manual
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.
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Too Many Latkes
“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.
£8.50
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Judaism's Great Debates Lesson Plan Manual
Includes 24 ready-to-use lesson plans that accompany the textbook.
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Explorer's Bible, Vol 2: From Sinai to the Nation of Israel
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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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Explorer's Bible , Vol 1: From Creation to Exodus
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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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Madrichim Manual: Six Steps to Becoming a Jewish Role Model
The ultimate hands-on hip new handbook for training madrichim in your school.
£9.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Back to School Hebrew Reading Refresher
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.
£7.23
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Shalom Uvrachah Primer Script Edition
This purchase includes only the Shalom Uvrachah: The New Hebrew Primer (Script Edition) text.To purchase the set that includes the text and the Shalom Hebrew Online Learning Center license click here.
£11.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Companion Siddur - Reform
Companion Siddur Reform edition
£9.15
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Hebrew: A Language Course: Level 2 Shlav Bet
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.
£20.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. History of the Jewish People Vol. 2: The Birth of Zionism to Our Time
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.
£11.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Prophet's Wife (Hardcover)
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.
£17.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Z'man L'Tefilah Vol 1 & 2 Teacher's Guide
A state-of-the-art teaching guide for a state-of-the-art text!
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Shalom Coloring: Jewish Designs for Contemplation and Calm
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.
£9.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Book of Jewish Holidays
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
£14.80
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Shalom Ivrit Book 3
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.
£10.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Shalom Ivrit Book 2 - Prayer Companion
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.
£7.23
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Z'man L'Tefilah Volume 1: Brachot
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.
£9.15
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.
£7.87
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
£12.99
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
£13.99
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
£13.99
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.
£12.99
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.
£12.99
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.
£12.99
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?
£12.99
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.
£12.99
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.
£12.99
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.
£11.41
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.
£12.99
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
£12.99
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
£9.99
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."
£17.99
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