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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Israel Matters Revised Edition
"Addresses the long-recognized need for a text that presents contemporary Israel to American youth." --Dr. Robert Wales, President, American Jewish University"Presents a three-dimensional Israel--full of political debate, cultural clash, and the human dilemmas of real people." --Robert Satloff, Executive Director, The Washington Institute for Near East PolicyIn Israel Matters leading middle-east authority Mitchell Bard digs deeply into the political cultural and historical forces facing the Jewish state. He provides historical context and fact-based answers to the criticisms and controversies that will help students and adults alike come to the debate about Israel with an appreciation for its complexity and an ability to develop and then advocate for a balanced view of Israel that is fair tot he Jewish state.This revised version includes timelines through 2018.
£17.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Jewish Home (Updated Edition)
Jewish living begins at home.Have you ever wondered why Jewish homes have a mezuzah on the doorpost, why 13 is the age of the bar/bat mitzvah, and whether it really matters which Hanukkah candle you light first?Get answers to many of the whys of major Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, and learn the whats and how-tos of Jewish rituals and practices, and the symbolism and historical and cultural roots of those practices. With a simple question-and-answer format, The Jewish Home addresses such topics as: Why we blow a shofar on the Jewish New Year What the Exodus has to do with eating matzah Why brides wear a veil What to say to someone in mourning With his signature warmth and clarity, Rabbi Daniel Syme explains traditional and contemporary practices in this highly readable resource that explores Jewish observance and explains the root of Jewish life.
£15.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Behrman House Catalog 2023-2024
See our 2023-2024 catalog.
£4.03
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. A Toad for Tuesday 50th Anniversary Edition
"A small-scale Wind in the Willows, with adventure and charm." --ALA Booklist Starred Review, Aug 1974"A genuinely nice story . . . As a parable of friendship, A Toad for Tuesday will serve its readers any day of the week" --The New York Times, Sept 29, 1974Just in time for its 50th anniversary, this beloved classic tale of adventure, compassion, and friendship has been remade for a new generation of young readers, including text revisions and fully colorized original illustration on the cover. A favorite chapter book is back, for read aloud or read alone.While on a journey to visit his aunt, Warton the Toad is captured by a surly owl who announces plans to eat Warton for his birthday dinner on the upcoming Tuesday. As he awaits his fate, Warton works gamely to make his remaining days as pleasant as possible while he also seeks some way to escape and tries to convince the owl to let him go.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Warton and the Traders 50th Anniversary Edition
In this sequel to the beloved A Toad for Tuesday, Warton toad goes to visit his Aunt Toolia and encounters excitement, danger, and suspense. He is chased by a wildcat, meets and helps an injured fawn, and encounters a pack of wood rats whose unusual trading habits amaze him. Their trading inspires an ingenious scheme to rid the area of a dreaded enemy. Using teamwork and quick thinking, as well as relying on the strength of friends, Warton saves the day! And saves the injured fawn in the process. A perfect read aloud or read alone chapter book.This reissue of a classic series, with reworked versions of the original illustrations by Lawrence Di Fiori, will bring Warton to a new generation of fans.
£13.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Mighty Micah
"Reminds readers of the value of standing up to bullies."—Jewish Book Council"Unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library Judaic themed picture book collections." —Midwest Book Review"The colorful and lively illustrations portray the excitement and fun of Purim celebrations along with the seriousness of feeling in control and safe...Mighty Micah will be a popular Purim story!! —Association of Jewish LibrariesMicah loved the noise maker, called a gragger, t
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Inside Name
A National Jewish Book Award Finalist for 2023"A gentle exploration of a cruel episode in European history." --Kirkus ReviewsFelipe has a secret. He and his family are conversos—Jews forced to convert to Christianity after 1497 but who maintained their Jewish identities and practices behind closed doors. Even his real name, his Jewish name, is a secret. Felipe is his outside name, the only one it is safe to use. The one his mother tries not to use. She whistles for him instead. But with the coming of the Inquisition from Spain to Portugal, it becomes more dangerous for them to continue to live a secret life. That is when a local priest, also a converso, finds a way for Felipe and his family to escape, to emigrate to a place where a young boy can be called by his real name.Spotlighting the Sephardic Jewish converso culture in 1500's Portugal, this illustrated historical fiction chapter book for ages 6-9 includes an end note explaining the lives of Portuguese conversos, how the Inquisition came from Spain to Portugal in 1536, making life even more dangerous for them, and the role of Gracia Nasi Mendes, a wealthy and influential converso who used her large sailing fleet and her international connections to help families flee.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Listen Sh'ma
"Author Alyson Solomon and illustrator Bryony Clarkson, the same team who created Thank You: Modeh Ani, are back with the equally lovely picture book Listen: Sh'ma . . . a welcome addition" --Belinda Brock, Sydney Taylor ShmoozeFrom bathtime to storytime to cuddling, young children of all sizes, shapes, ethnicities, and abilities get ready for bed with loving parents and caregivers. Poetic text prompts children to connect the sounds of bedtime to the Sh'ma prayer, traditionally said at bedtime to express love, peace, and the Oneness of God.The Sh'ma is one of the oldest and most foundational prayers of the Jewish religion. It implores us to listen. This gentle introduction for young children helps them sound out the very beginning of the prayer and to begin to glimpse its meaning. By slowing down the first word—shhh, mmm, ahhh—this quiet book helps them hear the sounds of the world around us and within us.
£13.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. A New Week
"Delighted! At last, a book for young children dedicated to Havdalah" --Susan Kusel on The Book of Life PodcastFollow a group of babies and toddlers as they say goodbye to Shabbat and learn the greeting Shavua Tov.Sharon Ng's colorful illustrations emphasize baby faces and show the diversity of our Jewish community.
£7.23
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Boston Chocolate Party
"A fast-paced picture book that combines the drama foreshadowing the American Revolution, the heroic Maccabee fight for freedom, and Sephardic Hanukkah customs" --Association of Jewish Libraries"An engaging story about a Jewish American past" --Jewish Book Council" A delightful book about friendship, the Revolutionary war, Jewish history, and of course, recipes" --The Chocolate ProfessorJoshua Mendes misses his best friend Isaac, who has moved to Boston. Joshua’s Papa is importing chocolate beans to the American Colonies, showing café owners how to make hot chocolate now that the tea tax has made tea too expensive to drink. When Papa travels to Boston, Joshua joins him. Together, they help Isaac’s family open a chocolate house, while the people of Boston demonstrate against British tea taxation. Set against the backdrop of Hanukkah and the American fight for independence, this is a story of friendship, freedom, and a love of chocolate. End notes provide background about the Boston Tea Party, a brief explanation of the holiday of Hanukkah, and a description of America's first Jews, predominantly settlers from Spain and Portugal who came to escape religious persecution and to find religious freedom and economic opportunity. Includes recipes for Colonial-style hot chocolate and bunuelos.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. If I Swam with Jonah
"If I Swam with Jonah makes a great read-aloud at bedtime, and it’s also the perfect addition to a family Yom Kippur service." - Jewish Book CouncilWhat would you do if you met Jonah and the big fish? Would you make them a seaweed snack? Join them for a swim in the sea?Maybe you'd show Jonah how to help others.Ages 3-6; Includes a note for families with a brief explanation of the story of Jonah, struggling with doing things we should but don't want to do, and helping others.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Pumpkin Pie for Sigd
"With a diverse cast of appealing characters and the sweet friendship between the two girls, MacLeod stresses the connections among all the members of the Jewish diaspora." – Kirkus ReviewsMaddie has just moved to Israel and is excited to celebrate the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd with her new friend Orly. But what about her own favorite fall holiday, Thanksgiving? Will Maddie be able to celebrate it in her new country? She's determined to find out!Together, Maddie and Orly go on a quest to find the ingredients for a delicious pumpkin pie and bring a taste of the United States to Israel.Along the way, they'll discover how their two holidays (and they themselves) have so much in common.Includes a parent note about the holiday of Sigd and its underlying value of gratitude.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Max Builds a Time Machine
“This is a masterful and fun read.” – Sandy Wasserman, The Sydney Taylor ShmoozeWhat do you get when you combine a cardboard box, some spare parts, and a smartphone? A time machine, of course!Max likes to build things from cardboard, and a time machine is his latest invention. However, he's not so good at building friendships. That's why he's been avoiding Emma, the new girl in class.When they learn that three angels once visited the biblical Abraham and Sarah, Max and Emma are both bursting with questions. Did the angels have wings? What did they eat? There's only one way for Max to find out: travel back in time to meet Abraham, Sarah, and the angels himself.He might even learn something about friendship along the way.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Judy Led the Way
The tradition of bat mitzvah in the synagogue had just begun.“Judy is a force for change. Lovely.” – Kirkus ReviewsIn the 1920's the world was changing for women. Maybe it was time for things to change in the synagogue as well. But when Judy's father, Rabbi Mordechai Kaplan, said it was time for her to lead services, she nearly dropped the noodle kugel. It was unthinkable--or was it?
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Light
2008 Sydney Taylor Honor Award, Picture Books“...a creation story inspired by a 16th-century [legend]…” - Publishers WeeklyIn the beginning, there was emptiness,like a blank canvas.Then, in a swirl of motion, the world was created.It was going to be finished with a special kind of light, stored in a huge jar.But the light was so powerful it shattered the jar into millions of pieces. People were created to find the sparks of light and bring them back together so that the world would be perfect.Artist Jane Bresken Zalben opens Jewish mystical teachings — Kabbalah — to young children in this story of creation based on a 16th century midrash by Rabbi Isaac Luria.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. We Are Jewish Faces
“Delightful Book” – MochaJudenDebra Darvick’s delightful picture book mirrors today’s emerging Jewish reality; a Jewish face is dark-haired and dark-eyed and blonde and blue-eyed. A Jewish face belongs to a Chinese adoptee and to a newborn from Guatemala. It is the face of an African American convert and that of a festively dressed bride from India.We Are Jewish Faces sings the long overdue song of Jewish diversity with passion, honesty, and celebration.We Are Jewish Faces affirms identity, embraces diversity, and celebrates Jewish life, all in one remarkable little book.
£11.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Big Sam: A Rosh Hashanah Tall Tale
2018 Sydney Taylor Notable Picture Book “This book is nothing but pure fun from beginning to end, with a gentle environmental lesson thrown in”. – Jewish Book Council How does Big Sam make a GIANT-sized challah for Rosh Hashanah? He digs an enormous hole in the ground to use as a mixing bowl. (It's still there today — we call it the Grand Canyon.He adds mountains of flour, thousands of eggs, and other good things.He whittles a massive California redwood tree into a mixing spoon. He flattens the hills of West Texas as he kneads the dough. And he bakes it inside Mount Saint Helens.But when it's time to celebrate the holiday, the eagles call out, "Not so fast, Big Sam!" Rosh Hashanah is about fixing the world, and Big Sam has some MAJOR cleaning up to do.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Avi to the Rescue
Avi the Ambulance loves to help and comes to the rescue in a most unexpected way. In this second book in the Avi the Ambulance series, Avi wants to help people, but his mom, the command car, has assigned him and his medic Zach to restock supplies. On the way to deliver them, there is an emergency...and it's Avi to the rescue! Includes an author's note about caring for animals, Tza'ar Baalei Chaim, and helping the injured, P'ikuach Nefesh. Also includes: A photospread of MDA emergency vehicles. A glossary of Jewish terms and values used in the book.
£8.50
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Returning to Life After the Storm
A thoughtful guide to help anyone explore coping, healing, and beginning again in a world changed by the pandemic. “COVID-19 put us all in crisis, and you don’t get out of a crisis alone: either we all get out together or we don’t get out.” --Pope Francis “Rabbi Skorka wrings from our texts lessons about the pandemic, the Jewish future, and the fractured souls that we bear through this accelerated modern world.” --Rabbi David Wolpe Rabbi Abraham Skorka, co‐author with Pope Francis of the international bestseller, On Heaven and Earth, guides us through a careful selection of Jewish resources to help us understand what the pandemic has meant to us as human beings. A special message from Pope Francis demonstrates the universal reach of the book’s topics and passages, and a foreword by Rabbi David Wolpe, calls out our need for an interpreter of Rabbi Skorka’s skill and experience to help all of us make meaning of what we have been through and how we can move forward.
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things (rev ed)
This first book by the author of the bestselling More Beautiful Than Before and The Beauty of What Remains has been reissued with a new foreword by Steve Leder, reflecting anew--20 years later--on these inspirational essays and the influence they have had.Through vignettes at times funny and poignant, Rabbi Leder points out those easily overlooked connections between everyday experiences and the teachings of Judaism. God and spirituality can be found in every aspect of our daily routines. Ordinary things--a pet frog, a weekend fishing trip, a roller coaster ride--become extraordinary when re-examined through Jewish eyes. Woven throughout Rabbi Leder's essays are midrashic texts, talmudic excerpts, and passages from the Torah, reflecting thousands of years of Jewish wisdom. Whether recalling a memorable walk along the beach with Dad, teaching a child the commandment of tzedakah, or stepping into the shoes of an anxious father-to-be as he paces the halls of the maternity ward, these stories reveal Judaism's power to illuminate our lives.
£18.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Salt and Honey: Jewish Teens on Feminism, Creativity, and Tradition
NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD FINALIST"Raw, vibrant, and full of love" --Kirkus Reviews"A moving work that encourages solidarity . . . reflect(s)on race, gender, family, religious practice, and culture" --The Jewish Book CouncilIn 78 vibrant works by 62 gifted contributors, Jewish girls, young women, and nonbinary teens voice their celebrations and challenges, their anger and their eagerness in essays, poetry, and visual art. And their themes are universal, touching on childhood, spirituality, sexuality, race, family, friends, and the world around us.We are writers, editors, photographers, and artists. We are multiethnic, multiracial, and multifaceted. We are nourished by the sweet honey and harsh salt of our lives. Although we are often misunderstood, we find strength within ourselves and our communities. This book elevates our stories as we honor the past, explore the present, and look toward the future. Through poetry, fiction, essays, and art, we make our voices heard. "Within these pages is a representation of the Jewish community at its best: a diversity of voices and experiences; a rigorous commitment to challenging the status quo; creativity; humor and heartbreak; suffering and joy. That such an invigorating and affirming work was produced by the teens of jGirls Magazine is proof that they've learned a very important lesson early in life: nobody can tell your story but you." --Molly Tolsky, from the Foreword to Salt & Honey.The award-winning Salt & Honey and was created by a team of writers and artists brought together as part of jGirls Magazine, including editors Elizabeth Mandel, Emanuelle Sippy, Maya Savin Miller, and Michele Lent Hirsch. Includes works by: Aliza Abusch-Magder; Lauren Alexander; Gertie Angel; Yael Beer; Alex Berman; Alyx Bernstein; Leah Bogatie; Isabella Brown; Aydia Caplan; Whitney Cohen; Emilia Cooper; Tesaneyah Dan; Denae; Alexa Druyanoff; Emily Duckworth; Elena Eisenstadt; Tali Feen; Abigail Fisher; Leah Fleischer; Lily Gardner; Abigael Good; Sequoia Hack; Madison Hahamy; Samara Haynes; Ahava Helfenbaum; Dalia Heller; Sascha Hochman; Audrey Honig; Alexa Hulse; Liel Huppert; Noa Kalfus; Alma Kastan; Rachel Kaufman; Maya Keren; Naomi Kitchen; Gavi Klein; Jamie Klinger; Emily Knopf; Aidyn Levin; Sonja Lippmann; Shoshana Maniscalco; Liora Meyer; Maya Savin Miller; Becca Norman; Juliet Norman; Dina Ocken; Zoe Oppenheimer; Lily Pazner; Annie Poole; Ofek Preis; Maya Rabinowitz; Emma Rosman; Artie Ross; Sydney Schulman; Eliana Shapere; Emanuelle Sippy; Michal Spanjer; Frankie Vega; Molly Voit; Abigail Winograd; Sarah Young; Makeda Zabot-Hall.The included Reader's Guide by teen educator and award-winning author Michelle Shapiro Abraham, RJE makes this an outstanding resource for book groups and for teen programming in a variety of contexts.
£12.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Seder in Motion: A Haggadah to Move Body and Soul
A moving Passover experience using body and mind.This family-friendly traditional Haggadah engages all five senses and weaves in activities to promote a full-body connection to the Passover story and rituals.Through active participation, and using the traditional seder text, Seder in Motion invites families to connect personally to the story of the flight form slavery to freedom. Experience familiar rituals and songs in a new way. Create hand motions for the Ten Plagues. Act out the march toward freedom in Dayeinu by stomping your feet and drumming on the table. Explore traditions from around the world, such as the Morroccan custom of passing a platter of matzah overhead to symbolize the 'passing over." Engage in mindfulness moments: draw the light of Passover toward you during the candle lighting, swish the wine in your mouth for Kiddush, an wash away negative thoughts and feelings in the ritual handwashing. Includes tips for actively involving participants who are physically distant.Also includes: instructions for conducting a Search for Chametz A complete list of ritual items and foods you will need for your seder. Directions for creating your seder plate Blessings, prayers and the Four Questions provided in Hebrew, Hebrew transliteration, and English The beginning of the Counting of the Omer for the Second Night of Passover Songs included: Dayeinu Eliyahu Hanavi Echad Mi Yodea: Who Knows One? (Complete, in Hebrew transliteration and English) Chad Gadya: One Little Goat (Complete, in Hebrew transliteration and English)
£8.50
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Failure Book
When faced with failure these 22 accomplished artists athletes scientists advocates business and national leaders each found ways to persist. In learning about their struggles young readers can identify ways to harness failure to create the grit needed to succeed.
£10.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Make, Create, Celebrate Lesson Plan Manual
Detailed lesson plans for Make Create Celebrate: Jewish Holidays through Art
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. A Kid's Mensch Handbook Lesson Plan Manual
24 ready-to-use lesson plans of approximately 50 minutes each make teacher preparation for usingÔøΩA Kid's Mensch HandbookÔøΩquick and easy.
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Jewish Values in Exodus LPM
The Jewish Values in Exodus Lesson Plan ManualÔøΩis meant to be used together with the student book in a full year course.
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Building Jewish Identity Lesson Plan Manual (Vol 3&4)
The matchingÔøΩLesson Plan ManualÔøΩfor Volumes 3 and 4 of theÔøΩBuilding Jewish IdentityÔøΩseriesÔøΩprovides step-by step guidelines for each class meeting plus experiential and project based learning ideas instructions for complementary family education programs assessments and reviews plus ideas for teaching holidays through the building blocks of Jewish identity.
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Building Jewish Identity 1: Our Community
This first book in our new basic Judaism series introduces the key concept of the Jewish community. Through stories, interviews, and activities, students will discover how our community brings us together, providing a lifelong connection to our heritage, culture, and values.
£8.50
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Jewish Holiday Treasure Trail
Your young students will join Daniel and his Israeli cousin Rivkah as they learn together about the Jewish holidays.
£11.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Alef Bet Quest Companion Reader
This companion reader and workbook uses 30 of the words learned in Alef Bet Quest and 75 additional modern Hebrew words to give new young Hebrew decoders the experience of reading - and understanding! - modern Hebrew.
£6.59
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Season of Renewal: a Family Haggadah
Season of Renewal is a haggadah designed for families with children of all ages. Cheerful full-color artwork and inviting design make this haggadah accessible and welcoming.
£8.50
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Making a Difference
Note: This product is printed when you order it. When you include this product your order will take 5-7 additional days to ship. Presents both ethical and ritual mitzvot as well as practical and creative suggestions on how to observe them.
£10.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Welcome to Israel - Teacher's Resource and Guide
A rich assortment of black-line masters and teaching tips.
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Rediscovering the Jewish Holidays
Help your students grow and mature as Jews for the rest of their lives.
£11.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The New Siddur Program: Primer - Script Practice and Review Workbook
Includes additional reading practice.
£6.59
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Yesh Lanu Llama: Book 2 - Workbook
Student workbook
£7.23
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Church, State and Jew in the Middle Ages
The political status of Jews in medieval society as revealed in both source and contemporary documents.
£21.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Hineni 1 - Workbook
Workbook for use with Hineni 1
£6.59
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Welcome to the Seder: A Passover Haggadah for Everyone
Named one of "the best haggadahs of all time" by the Forward's Jay Michaelson. Welcome to a new kind of seder. Celebrate Passover with traditional seder texts as well as poems, readings, and stories that acknowledge, value, and include the diverse backgrounds of seder participants today. Evoke the universal message of freedom, inspired by writers and thinkers from around the world. Find new meaning in the Passover story, whether this seder is your first or your one hundred and first.Perfect for: Guests from a variety of backgrounds and experiences Multi-cultural, interfaith, and unaffiliated families First-time seder guests Includes: All the instructions and readings for a seder of up to 60 minutes Prayers and blessings in English, Hebrew, and Hebrew transliteration Unusual additions to the seder plate to lift up those often marginalized Clear instructions for leaders Vibrant, inspirational artwork by a leading Israeli artist Multicultural connections throughout the texts, including relevant blessings and rituals from other cultures Reflective passages by a variety of contributors from diverse backgrounds Miriam's Cup and Ruth's Cup (to signify a welcome to Jews by Choice) included in addition to Elijah's Cup Seder Songs: Dayeinu, Adir Hu, Orah Hi, Echad Mi Yodei'a (Who knows One), Chad Gadya (One LIttle Goat), Let My People Go Seder Recipes: Roasted Peanut Charoset, Italian Charoset, Make your own matzah
£7.87
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Oy Vey A Yiddish Coloring Book
Has some mishagas been driving you crazy? Bubbala, listen to me: go steal your kinder’s crayons and pencils. It’s time for you to start potchkeying with these fun, Yiddish inspired coloring pages. Trust me, all your tsuris will melt away from the coloring. No, it doesn’t matter if you’ve always been a klutz with color. This is the book for you, I tell you. So, nu? What are you waiting for? It’s a shanda that you haven’t started coloring already! Pick up a pencil!These 34 coloring pages (and 34 jokes!) featuring Yiddish words and expressions will give you so much naches, you’ll be kvelling.
£9.15
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Min Ha'Aretz: Making Meaning from Our Food Lesson Plan Manual
The Min Ha'AretzÔøΩLesson Plan Manual: provides 17 ready-to-use lesson plans based on the journal.ÔøΩ
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Min Ha'aretz
Min HaÔøΩaretzÔøΩfosters discussion of the ways both contemporary and Jewish values can help us make choices.
£9.15
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Shalom Ivrit Book 1 - Prayer Companion
Prayer Companion 1 contains blessings for the home and synagogue including Shabbat and the holidays and selected prayers from the Friday evening and Shabbat morning services. Each chapter is tied thematically to the Shalom Ivrit 1 student text.
£7.23
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Family Haggadah
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!
£8.50
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Z'Man Likro Activity Book
Additional worksheets and reading pages for every lesson in volumes 1 and 2 of Z'man Likro. Includes vocabulary review; mnemonics for letter sounds; instructions and practice for script writing; as well as passages to read from Tanach Siddur and Haggadah.
£9.23
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Matzah Ball Chase
"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.
£13.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Saliman and the Memory Stone
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.
£13.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Moving Box Sukkah
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.
£13.99