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Hardback. Condizione: Good. A gentle message of diversity and inclusion for young children, as well as a subtle nod to gender fluidity, makes this a most unusual and modern Noah's Ark story."A gentle, accessible take on Noah's Ark laced with a message of acceptance." --Kirkus Reviews"Conveys the importance of unity." --The Jewish Book CouncilAn eerie noise in the night is disturbing the sleep of all the animals on Noah's ark.None of the animals can identify the strange sound that has woken them up. It doesn't sound like the owls, or the cows or even the pigeons. Then the rabbits discover---a goblin! Frightened of this strange creature, the animals try everything to scare it away.But when they hear the same strange sound coming from another part of the ark, they realize there are TWO goblins just searching for one another, and as they rally to help, create a feeling of safety for everyone on the ark through the stormy days.Young children will love trying to help solve the mystery, imitate familiar animal sounds, and contrast them with the unfamiliar sound of a sweet-looking goblin, and join in as all the animals on the ark call to the goblin's partner so the two can be reunited. An end note for families explains the Jewish origin of goblins, the Jewish concept of tikkun olam (repairing the world), and the importance of both finding the similarities between ourselves and others, and accepting, even celebrating, our differences. Rekers, Mackinzie (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This first book in our new basic Judaism series introduces the key concept of the Jewish community. Through stories, interviews, and activities, students will discover how our community brings us together, providing a lifelong connection to our heritage, culture, and values. …

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Young Mina experiences shiva the Jewish mourning ritual after her grandmother dies and finds comfort in sharing a very special memory. Bousidan, Inbal Gigi (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Note: This product is printed when you order it. When you include this product your order will take 5-7 additional days to ship. Presents both ethical and ritual mitzvot as well as practical and creative suggestions on how to observe them.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A good story has the power to delight, to teach, to captivate the mind and heart. The stories in God's Garden do all this and more--they engross children and adults in the narrative of the Bible. Based on the midrashic tradition, these modern stories complement each weekly Torah portion--filling in details missing from our sacred text, elaborating on biblical figures, and highlighting Jewish values. God's Garden invites readers and listeners to live with and in the biblical text, to ask questions and imagine answers: What happened to Joseph on his way to Egypt? What occurred in Moses' childhood to create in him the compassion and sensitivity to others' suffering that were the necessary qualities of a leader chose by God.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A gentle message of diversity and inclusion for young children, as well as a subtle nod to gender fluidity, makes this a most unusual and modern Noah's Ark story."A gentle, accessible take on Noah's Ark laced with a message of acceptance." --Kirkus Reviews"Conveys the importance of unity." --The Jewish Book CouncilAn eerie noise in the night is disturbing the sleep of all the animals on Noah's ark.None of the animals can identify the strange sound that has woken them up. It doesn't sound like the owls, or the cows or even the pigeons. Then the rabbits discover---a goblin! Frightened of this strange creature, the animals try everything to scare it away.But when they hear the same strange sound coming from another part of the ark, they realize there are TWO goblins just searching for one another, and as they rally to help, create a feeling of safety for everyone on the ark through the stormy days.Young children will love trying to help solve the mystery, imitate familiar animal sounds, and contrast them with the unfamiliar sound of a sweet-looking goblin, and join in as all the animals on the ark call to the goblin's partner so the two can be reunited. An end note for families explains the Jewish origin of goblins, the Jewish concept of tikkun olam (repairing the world), and the importance of both finding the similarities between ourselves and others, and accepting, even celebrating, our differences. Rekers, Mackinzie (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. ?A playful peek into Noah?s Ark that will spark a compare-and-contrast conversation about the traditional Bible story.? --Kirkus ReviewsWhat would you do if you could meet the animals on Noah's ark? Would you make friends with the monkeys? Read stories to the cows? Play games with the chickens?Maybe you'd set up a diving board so you could all swim in the sea together. Come climb aboard the ark, and let's find out! For ages 3 to 6. Haley, MacKenzie (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Adult readers will appreciate this epic story of the Jewish people rendered as a concise, accessible, and engaging narrative.This lively and accessible volume presents the full range of Jewish history, from biblical to contemporary times. Adapted from the two-volume award-winning work, The History of the Jewish People by Professors Jonathan Sarna and Jonathan Krasner, this single volume treats readers to a fast-paced account of Jewish history that is grounded in scholarship and brimming with information on topics as diverse as the development of Christianity beyond its Jewish roots into a new religion and the revival of Hebrew as a spoken language. The text is filled with colorful anecdotal detail about Jewish communities throughout history and around the world, such as how Passover was celebrated on the Civil War battlefield and the origins of Beta Israel, the Ethiopian-Jewish community. The broad array of graphics?16 maps, 12 charts, 27 timelines, and more than 100 photographs?is sure to engage readers and enrich their appreciation and understanding of Jewish history.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A long-lost novel by the author of As a Driven LeafInfidelity, faith, and power all come together in a gripping story of the biblical prophet Hosea and his wife, Gomer.When Milton Steinberg died in 1950, he left one manuscript tantalizingly unfinished. Set against a backdrop of unrest in ancient Israel, The Prophet's Wife is a stirring portrait of the young prophet Hosea, his free-spirited wife Gomer, and a people seduced by the lures of power and idolatry.This exciting literary find creatively brings to life the prophet and his world, in a story that is both highly personal and yet grand in scope, exploring the relationship of the Jewish people with God. Essays by three extraordinary writers and thinkers provide startling, breathtaking interpretations to deepen understanding of the novel.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Engage your students in authentic, dynamic Bible study!Your students can now explore the Bible as Jews have done for centuries - by pondering, personalizing, and wrestling with the text. Combining faithful but accessible translations with thematic connections between the narratives and student's daily lives, critical-thinking exercises, and a sense of wonder, The Explorer's Bible will help you transform your classroom into a lively Bible study group.What's New About The Explorer's Bible?True-to-text translation retains the structure and tone of the Hebrew while providing students with comprehensible and age-appropriate language.Opportunities for students to participate in biblical dialogue by reviewing classic interpretations of text and creating midrashim of their own.Connections between text and core Jewish values help students to personalize the Bible's lessons.Analyses of key Hebrew words and phrases allow students to connect intimately with biblical text.Contemporary design conveys the dignity of biblical text while engaging students with lush illustrations and more than fifty full-color photographs.Explanatory notes and connections to biblical archaeology bringing the text to life for students.Contents:The Birth of the WorldGood and Evil in the Garden of EdenMy Brother's Keeper (Cain and Abel)The Man Who Walked with God (Noah)The Impossible Tower (Tower of Babel)Abraham Finds His WayAbraham Speaks Up (Sodom and Gomorrah)The Sacrifice (The Akedah)Rebecca's KindnessTwins, Tricks, and Trouble (Jacob and Esau)Jacob's Discovery (Jacob, Rachel, and Leah)Jacob's Struggle (Jacob wrestles)The Dreamer (Joseph)Joseph's GiftJoseph's ForgivenessBaby MosesMoses Stands Before GodFreedom and the Future (Plagues and the Exodus).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A delightful brief (12 pages) Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayer book for families with young children.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. People from all walks of life come together to chase a runaway matzah ball in this fun romp through the varied sites of Israel. The bouncy rhyming text evokes the classic children's satire song "On Top of Spaghetti.". Lakin, Brittany (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Based on the history of Jewish refugees in Asia and spanning multiple years during World War II, this picture book shows how some creativity, adaptability, and a lot of love can make the new year sweet no matter where you are.Lily's family ran a pastry shop in Vienna. Every Rosh Hashanah, they baked honey cakes for their customers. But when war comes, they must leave everything behind. They first travel to Shanghai, where they are able to open a new bakery. Each year, Lily learned more about baking. She helped to mix and pour the batter, measure the ingredients, and passed out the wrapped up treats. But each year, there are changes. When the flour runs out, they have to use rice instead. There were fewer customers, and the newspaper wrappings were showing bad news.Soon, Lily's family has to move again, to Hong Kong. With rations there was even less than usual. There would be no honey cake this year. But Lily had been watching how her parents had made do in the years before, and she had some ideas of her own. Because despite all the changes, everyone deserves to have a sweet new year.An AJL Fall 2025 Holiday Highlight. Pang, Bonnie (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Nervous about a visit the doctor to receive a vaccination Judah finds the courage to protect both himself and his infant sister. Shipman, Talitha (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Shiri's adventures continue, as Danny and his family try to find a suitable home for this charming llama. Students will expand their vocabulary and strengthen their comprehension as they follow Shiri's foibles.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. In the face of death, we can find comfort and security in knowing that the Jewish tradition offers a set of mourning rituals to help us through our grief. This guide blends consolation with information. What happens at the funeral service? What is Kaddish? How is shiva observed? What is yahrzeit? Discover the meaning and compassion of the Jewish way of mourning, and begin to heal.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Inspired by a true story, a young boy leaves Yemen with his family, setting out for Jerusalem on foot in 1881, holding tight to his memories of home that he associates with a memory stone, a small stone from his house that he brings on the journey. Ptahia, Yinon (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Authentic and moving retellings of the great Bible stories highlight their timeless moral and spiritual truths, and apply them to the personal concerns of today's children. The classic narratives come to life for young children in simple words, refined by both ancient and modern Jewish scholarship.Each story is accompanied by:Peshat - "What does it mean?"Drash - "What does it teach?"Remez - "A Lesson about Torah"Colorful illustrations that depict the Biblical worldEach chapter also contains exercises and activities to reinforce the lessons.Contents:In the BeginningIn the GardenThe Terrible CrimeNoah and the FloodA Tower in the SkyAbram Walks with GodThe Sad Tale of SodomAbraham's Gift to GodRebeccaTwins and TricksJacob Takes Two WivesJacob Returns HomeJoseph's CoatJoseph and the DreamersCome Down to EgyptMoses in the BasketMoses and the BushThe Ten PlaguesA companion volume to A Child's Bible: Lessons from the Prophets and Writings.Also available: A Child's Bible 1: Gamebook and Teacher's Guide for Child's Bible 1.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Inspired by a true story, a young boy leaves Yemen with his family, setting out for Jerusalem on foot in 1881, holding tight to his memories of home that he associates with a memory stone, a small stone from his house that he brings on the journey. Ptahia, Yinon (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Help your students grow and mature as Jews for the rest of their lives.

Paperback. Condizione: Like New. Avi the Ambulance goes to the beach and meets a boat named Noah who says hes also an ambulance, making Avi wonder: is Noah a real ambulance if he doesnt look like Avi. Decker, CB (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Biographies of famous Jewish men and women who have shown a commitment to upholding Jewish values spanning the worlds of sports, science, film and politics.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Sara watches from her apartment window as her mom goes to work. One day, she sees an old man pick up a bruised apple from the discarded pile next to Sol's Market. Why would he do that? She wonders if he's hungry, as she eats her own breakfast. She wonders if he's lonely, as she shares Shabbat dinner with Mom and Grandma.As Hanukkah approaches, a season of light and hope, Sara discovers that tzedakah can be as bright and colorful as a Hanukkah cookie with sprinkles. Ebbeler, Jeffrey (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Bubbe is preparing for Shabbat and her granddaughter gets to help with a very important part: baking the challah. They work together with enthusiasm, even as the sugar spills, the baby cries, and eggs crack on the floor! Bubbe lovingly holds it all together as the chaos builds and then dissipates into a warm, loving family dinner. Told in a cumulative rhyme, this is the Challah makes a perfect read-aloud for bedtime or anytime!Special Features:Bubbe?s challah recipe ? make your own!Beautiful full-color illustrations bursting with energy and humor. Wummer, Amy (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Do your students lose their Hebrew reading skills every year between May and September?Designed as a follow-up to Shalom Uvrachah--The New Hebrew Primer, the Back to School Hebrew Reading Refresher can be used after this or any other primer for 3-4 weeks at the start of the school year to:Review Hebrew letters and wordsDrill Hebrew reading and remediate reading problemsPractice writing skillsEnrich cultural conceptsServe as a bridge between a primer and Book 1 of any Hebrew seriesExercises are purposeful and efficient. In just a few short weeks, this thorough review gives students the confidence they need to begin Book 1 of their Hebrew series. In addition to simple blessings, songs, and prayer excerpts, the exercises also include:Word fragments, syllables, and whole word skillsSound-alike and look-alike letter practiceFinal letter identificationCultural word and phrase reviewSimple rootsUnusual word endings and other reading rulesSimple, practical Hebrew vocabularyThe school year gets off to a brilliant start with the Back-to-School Hebrew Reading Refresher.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Do your students lose their Hebrew reading skills every year between May and September?Designed as a follow-up to Shalom Uvrachah--The New Hebrew Primer, the Back to School Hebrew Reading Refresher can be used after this or any other primer for 3-4 weeks at the start of the school year to:Review Hebrew letters and wordsDrill Hebrew reading and remediate reading problemsPractice writing skillsEnrich cultural conceptsServe as a bridge between a primer and Book 1 of any Hebrew seriesExercises are purposeful and efficient. In just a few short weeks, this thorough review gives students the confidence they need to begin Book 1 of their Hebrew series. In addition to simple blessings, songs, and prayer excerpts, the exercises also include:Word fragments, syllables, and whole word skillsSound-alike and look-alike letter practiceFinal letter identificationCultural word and phrase reviewSimple rootsUnusual word endings and other reading rulesSimple, practical Hebrew vocabularyThe school year gets off to a brilliant start with the Back-to-School Hebrew Reading Refresher.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. A comprehensive one-volume history of Jewish civilization.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A comprehensive one-volume history of Jewish civilization.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A comprehensive one-volume history of Jewish civilization.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This scholarly, yet engaging, book presents a dynamic interpretation of Jewish history?from biblical to modern times?as a set of interconnected and evolving events and relationships that spring directly from Judaism's core beliefs. Rivkin explores how monotheism has enabled Jews throughout history to adapt themselves, their communities, and their vision of the Covenant whenever they were confronted by new circumstances or historical forces. This flexibility and redefinition has time and again ensured Jewish survival and vitality, and placed Jews in the forefront of the modern trend of globalization. The Unity Principle is newly revised and expanded based on Rivkin's classic work The Shaping of Jewish History. Dr. Ellis Rivkin is Professor Emeritus of Jewish History at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Ideal for adult study and college courses.…