All about Yom Kippur [Paperback]

Judyth Groner (Author), Madeline Wikler (Author), Bonnie Gordon-Lucas (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

My Very Own Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur updated for a new generation of children -- with full color illustrations and gender-neutral language. Each book includes an explanation of holiday traditions at home and in the synagogue, interspersed with classic folk tales based on the themes of repentance, renewal, and forgiveness. Books include words and music to songs and blessing recited around the holiday table.

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About the Author

Judyth Groner and co-author Madeline Wikler are co-founders of Kar-Ben Copies, Inc., a publisher of Jewish books for kids. Started in 1975, the list now includes over 100 titles.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580130054
• ISBN-13: 978-1580130059
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,352,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #80 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Judaism
  • #85 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Holidays & Festivals > Religious

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5.0 out of 5 stars Yom Kippur joy, September 27, 2001

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This review is from: All about Yom Kippur (Paperback)

This book is not just for the 4- to 8-year-old set, but for older children who get tired at long Yom Kippur services.

During the afternoon break between services one can read children portions from this lovely book. It explains in simple terms why we need the new beginning offered by the High Holidays of Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur. It also distinguishes between the things for which God can forgive us, and the things that can only be forgiven by the wronged person.

The book includes four short Midrashim, which help to convey the healing message of Yom Kippur.

My favorite is the tale of the young boy whose father takes him to the synagogue, where he listens all day to the prayers and singing. Not knowing how to pray, he plays on his flute. His father becomes angry with him. But the Rabbi says, "All Yom Kippur I have prayed so hard that our sins might be forgiven. But I felt that my prayers were not heard. When your little boy played on his flute, I knew at once the gates of heaven had opened."

The book includes several prayers, too, in Hebrew, transliteration and translation. These are child-sized Hadlikat Nerot (candle lighting blessings), Hamotzi (blessing on the Challah), Birkat Hamazon (blessing after the meal), Birkat Habanim (blessing of the children) and Neilah (with the Shema). Alyssa A. Lappen