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Grade 3-5. This chapter book of realistic fiction (or "faction") is designed to teach the Jewish holidays and the values associated with them by tradition and as interpreted by the authors, one of whom is a rabbi. A paragraph describing the holiday introduces the Kedner family (mother, father, son, and daughter) and assorted relatives celebrating or observing it. Despite efforts at informal and lively banter, the narrative tends to be stiff due to the didactic nature of the book. Holidays and values include Shabbat: Sharing Blessings (family); Rosh Hashanah: Being Able to Say "I Did It" (responsibility); Yom Kippur: Talking to God (prayer); Sukkot: Accepting Differences (peace); Simchat Torah: It's Good to Be a Jew (joyousness); Hanukkah: Standing Up for Your Beliefs (conviction); Tu B'Shevat: Caring for Nature (wonder); Purim: Giving Instead of Taking (gratitude); Pesach: "I Was at Sinai" (continuity); Yom Ha-shoah: Why Doesn't God Stop the Bad Guys? (free will); Yom Ha-atzma'ut: We Care About One Another (community); Shavuot: Learning Is Not Just for School (education); and Tisha B'Av: Creating Hope from Despair (rebuilding). Young's bright, realistic watercolors complement the handsome, well-designed volume. It succeeds in effectively teaching Jewish holidays and stresses that values are to live by all year round.?Marcia W. Posner, Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center of Nassau County, Glen Cove, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Dr. Ron Wolfson, Director, Whizin Institute for Jewish Family Life, Univ. of Judaism; author of "The Art of Jewish Living" Series
"A delightful series of stories that empower parents to share Jewish values and spirituality with their children.... A great read-aloud book!"
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Grade 3-5. This chapter book of realistic fiction (or "faction") is designed to teach the Jewish holidays and the values associated with them by tradition and as interpreted by the authors, one of whom is a rabbi. A paragraph describing the holiday introduces the Kedner family (mother, father, son, and daughter) and assorted relatives celebrating or observing it. Despite efforts at informal and lively banter, the narrative tends to be stiff due to the didactic nature of the book. Holidays and values include Shabbat: Sharing Blessings (family); Rosh Hashanah: Being Able to Say "I Did It" (responsibility); Yom Kippur: Talking to God (prayer); Sukkot: Accepting Differences (peace); Simchat Torah: It's Good to Be a Jew (joyousness); Hanukkah: Standing Up for Your Beliefs (conviction); Tu B'Shevat: Caring for Nature (wonder); Purim: Giving Instead of Taking (gratitude); Pesach: "I Was at Sinai" (continuity); Yom Ha-shoah: Why Doesn't God Stop the Bad Guys? (free will); Yom Ha-atzma'ut: We Care About One Another (community); Shavuot: Learning Is Not Just for School (education); and Tisha B'Av: Creating Hope from Despair (rebuilding). Young's bright, realistic watercolors complement the handsome, well-designed volume. It succeeds in effectively teaching Jewish holidays and stresses that values are to live by all year round.?Marcia W. Posner, Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center of Nassau County, Glen Cove, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Dr. Ron Wolfson, Director, Whizin Institute for Jewish Family Life, Univ. of Judaism; author of "The Art of Jewish Living" Series
"A delightful series of stories that empower parents to share Jewish values and spirituality with their children.... A great read-aloud book!"
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- The JGirl's Guide: The Young Jewish Woman's Handbook For Coming Of Age by penina Adelman in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Hanukkah, 2nd Edition: The Family Guide to Spiritual Celebration (The Art of Jewish Living) by Ron Wolfson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Shabbat, 2nd Edition: The Family Guide to Preparing for and Welcoming the Sabbath (The Art of Jewish Living Series) by Ron Wolfson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The New Jewish Baby Book: Names, Ceremonies, & Customs-a Guide for Today's Families by Anita Diamant in Back Matter
- Moses And the Journey to Leadership: Timeless Lessons of Effective Management from the Bible And Today's Leaders by Norman J. Cohen in Back Matter
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