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Artfully drawing upon children's own experiences, My Jewish Year conveys the excitement of holiday celebration. The breathless search for the afikoman, the delight of dressing up in costume for Purim, and the awe inspired by the sounding of the shofar - all of the rich traditions and tales of the holidays are captured in this book.The story of each holiday is presented alongside the rituals, symbols, traditions, and legends that have grown around it. Students also learn the blessings and key vocabulary for each holiday: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simhat Torah, Shabbat, Hanukkah, Tu B'Shevat, Purim, Passover, Yom Hashoah, Yom Ha'atzma'ut, and Shavuot.Lush illustrations and vivid photographs show the holidays as meaningful milestones in the Jewish year.Playful and instructive activities engage the imagination!Write your own megillahDecorate a sukkahCreate a hallah coverInventive mazes, word searches and scrambles, and matching gamesMy Jewish Year invites children to become proud owners of their heritage.

In this modern retelling of the Shabbat angel’s legend, Esther and Chaim’s family is put to the test!Each week, the Shabbat angels visit homes around the world, blessing the ones that honor the Shabbat. “May next Shabbat be just like this one!” Tov, the angel of good, will say. But if they find a home where Shabbat is dishonored, then the opposite angel, Rah, gets a turn: “May next Shabbat be just like THIS one!”Whenever the angels have visited Chaim and Esther’s family, the angels have seen laughing children, warmth, and Shabbat peace. But this week, Esther and Chaim have had a terrible disagreement, and there are no smiles- only a family with angry and sad faces. Will the Angel Rah get his way? Will Shabbat peace disappear from the family’s home forever?

On a dark night full of many mysterious sounds, Daniel and his older sister Naomi set out to sleep in their family sukkah. Because there is no outlet to plug in a night light, Daniel and Naomi come to see the stars above as the same night lights the ancient Israelites used on their journey in the desert.

Use concepts to teach history, stories to teach morality, heroes to teach values.

The classic questions Maimonides contemplated in Guide for the Perplexed are addressed here in modern language.

Stories from the Old Testament are accompanied by readings and activities for the Jewish child.

This is the second book in the URJ's program for Hebrew learning for adults.  This program is designed for English-speaking adults who primarily encounter the Hebrew language through Jewish religious life:  the prayers and Torah readings in the synagogue, the blessings and rituals of Jewish home observances, and words or phrases arising out of a Jewish cultural context.  While it is the sequel to Aleph Isn't Tough, it can be used by any adult student who has learned the letters and vowels of the Hebrew alphabet, whether they attained that knowledge from Aleph Isn't Tough or through some other means of instruction.  It assumes no further knowledge of the Hebrew language than the sounds of the letters and vowels and how they combine to form syllables and words.

The Art of Cantillation, Volume 2, leads the novice through each step of learning how to chant the weekly Haftarah portions. The volume is divided into 13 lessons, with additional useful appendices and bibliography, for students of all ages to learn - either independently or with a tutor - the important principles of the cantillation of the N'vi'im (Prophets). The only prerequisite is a basic ability to read Hebrew and a willingness to learn! Provides step-by-step exercises and instructions Audio recordings, available online at www.behrmanhouse.com/aoc or on the packaged CDs correspond with written exercises Includes both male and female voices Includes glossary, list of parashiyot with their assigned haftarot, the 5 m'gilot chanted on the festivals, and more

"A project of the Commission on Synagogue Music."

Text-based study of tikkun olam using Torah Torah commentary and other primary sources.

Identifying the Hebrew letters is the first step in developing reading skills. This reading readiness book teaches beginning readers in easy stages:Circle the letters that are the sameCircle the letter that is differentCircle the "saying sounds"Connect the letters that sound the samePractice the names of the lettersSay the names of the letters and place them in the correct orderStudents learn to recognize the Hebrew letters--their shape and sound, how to tell them apart, and the correct order of the alef bet. The ideal introduction to Derech Binah: The Hebrew Primer.

In just one semester give your students an unforgettable tour of Jewish American history.

Discusses the significance and the customs of various Jewish holidays including Sukkot, Purim, and Yom Hashoah. Provides activities and crafts for each holiday.

Step-by-step instructions to living a Jewish life--from one of our greatest theologians.

The authoritative and beloved Bokser Siddur. Containing: the traditional worship service for weekdays Sabbath and festivals; the traditional blessings including candlelighting; family rituals and personal prayers.

Whether at a model seder, a community seder, or a family seder, The New American Haggadah will inspire and delight participants of all ages. First developed as The New Haggadah, this Passover classic has been revised to reflect the experiences of our generation and the contributions it has made to the holiday's message of universal freedom. The New American Haggadah presents the Passover service, filtered through the richness of the American Jewish experience. The moving text and traditional Passover songs are supplemented with illuminating commentaries. Highlights include: An Ethiopian Jew's account of "Operation Moses," her own modern-day exodus from poverty and oppression The memoir of a Union soldier celebrating Passover during the Civil War Illustrations reflecting the diverse ways American Jews have enriched the Passover message of liberation Songs by Debbie Friedman and Linda Hirschhorn Riddles to entertain children and adults alike Gender-sensitive language with elegant translation, transliteration of the original Hebrew text, music, and instructions for the leader combine to offer an accessible--and uniquely American--Passover seder.

This edition presents a fresh, new approach to a Jewish classic. Editors Kravitz and Olitzky reinvigorate the study of Pirke Avot (“Ethics of the Fathers") with bold new insights from many corners of the modern Jewish world. Along with traditional commentaries from Rashi and Maimonides, readers encounter the wisdom of Leo Baeck, Eugene Borowitz, Emil Fackenheim, Lawrence Kushner, Anne Roiphe, Judith Plaskow, Maurice Eisendrath, Ellis Rivkin, and many others. Ideal for college or adult study."...a fascinating guide to human and especially Jewish living... the book will captivate you.”--W. Gunther Plaut A Feldman Library Fund publication.

This popular one-book approach to learning Hebrew is designed for adults who want to use Hebrew when celebrating Judaism at home and in the synagogue. Students will learn how to pronounce the Hebrew letters and vowels, enabling them to read over thirty essential Hebrew blessings and prayers. For classroom and individualized instruction.

Uses stories and illustrations to explain Jewish traditions and instill a sense of identity in Jewish children.