Mrs. Moskowitz and the Sabbath Candlesticks [Paperback]

Amy Schwartz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1983 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

A National Jewish Book Award Winner

Mrs. Moskowitz and her cat move from their house into a new apartment and feel a little lost. They miss their house, filled with family memories. But then her son brings her a box she left behind, in which she finds a pair of Sabbath candlesticks. The rediscovered candlesticks and her memories of past Sabbaths help her finally to think of the apartment as home.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: The Jewish Publication Society; Unstated Printing edition (December 1, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082760372X
• ISBN-13: 978-0827603721
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 9.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #630,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Judaism
  • #73 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Fiction > Jewish

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story., February 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Mrs. Moskowitz and the Sabbath Candlesticks (Paperback)

An older woman moves from her home to a small apartment with her cat. She expresses her sadness about leaving her home. As she unpacks she finds her Sabbath candlesticks. Cleaning them, she remembers the beautiful family dinners she had. The candlesticks motivate her to make her new apartment feel like her home as she welcomes her family for Sabbath dinner. A beautiful story about the sadness of an older person giving up the life she knew, and the strength of family in adjusting to a new life.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book, August 29, 2007

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Fran Morris Rosman (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mrs. Moskowitz and the Sabbath Candlesticks (Paperback)

As a Librarian and Hebrew School teacher, I highly recommend this book - it's great for units on Shabbat, and life-cycle events as well as being fun for reading aloud.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars not just about shabbat, April 28, 2010

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real-life momma "R. Klempner" (L.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mrs. Moskowitz and the Sabbath Candlesticks (Paperback)

This book not only shows how the beauty of Shabbat permeates the home, but tell a story with literary merits all its own.