The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah
Illustrated by Paul Meisel Score: 4.0 © 2010, Holiday House, Inc. This charming retelling of the classic Little Red Hen story, has Ms. Hen trying to prepare for her Passover Seder. First, she needs to...
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Illustrated by Linda Prater Score: 3.5 © 2011, Kar-Ben Publishing. Once again, Rabbi Joe Black allows one of his songs to come alive in the pages of a book (Boker Tov! Good Morning!) Just in time for...
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Be Strong and of Good Courage/Ometz Lev
We are entering the Jewish month of Nissan, the month during which Jews and their families all over the world celebrate the holiday of Passover. At a special meal, the Seder, using a special book,...
View ArticleTalia and the Rude Vegetables
illustrated by Francesca Assirelli © 2011, Kar-Ben Publishing. Talia’s grandmother is making her family a stew to welcome in the New Year. She has asked Talia to go to the garden and “bring back seven...
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Apples Dipped in Honey for Rosh Hashanah
In one week, we will be celebrating the beginning of a new Jewish year. For many years, my family has welcomed in the New Year using the “Home Service for Rosh Hashanah” found in All About Rosh...
View ArticleGreater than Gold and Silver
Adapted and Illustrated by Chedvah Rubin © 2009, Feldheim Publishers This beautiful story reveals, the true meaning, and consequences, of performing a mitvah with real intention or kavanah. Reb Itzik...
View ArticleSukkot Treasure Hunt
Photographs by Eliyahu Alpern © 2011, Kar-Ben Publishing. How much fun would it be to take the children on a hike and look for and pick the willow, myrtle and palm branch for your very own lulav? What...
View ArticleGershon’s Monster
Illustrated by John J. Muth © 2000, Scholastic, Inc. For the most part, we try to be on our best behavior throughout the year. We remember to say please and thank you. We speak kindly of and to...
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A Thanksgivukkah Book List
Books used in this review are from my personal library, were provided as review copies by the publisher or come from my local public library. I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you click on a book title...
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Look around, just look around! Hamaavir sheinah meieinai, ut’numah meiafapai/...
Books used in this review are from my personal library or were provided by my local public library. I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you click on a book title referred to on my website and purchase it from...
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