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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -She lived an amazing life! Dr. Ruth was an orphan and a soldier; a professor and a star; and a struggling new immigrant coming to America.This graphic novel for ages 8-12 depicts the ups and downs of Dr. Ruth Westheimer's life from her escape from the Nazis at age 10 aboard a Kindertransport, to her training as a sniper with the Hagganah in Israel, through her immigration to the US where she started as a maid working for a dollar an hour.Through hard work, charisma, and a willingness to face new challenges, she became a college professor and a worldwide media star. Her drive for education and her love of reading and teaching lasted through out her life. Her fans included Paul McCartney, President Barack Obama, David Letterman, and, of course, her family.Combining real flashbacks to Dr. Ruth's life as a girl with an imaginary trip to an amusement park with her grandchildren, Dr. Ruth's inspiring story is a lesson in grit, courage, resilience, and strength that readers can apply to their own lives.Back matter includes a timeline, a brief profile of Karola Ruth Siegel at age 10, and a biography of the adult Dr. Ruth at age 80. Simmons, Mark (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Note: This product is printed when you order it. When you include this product your order will take 5-7 additional days to ship. Cursive Hebrew writing practice plus reinforcement of siddur vocabulary in the text.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - All the steps to an easy-to-lead, 30 -min, participatorySeder.Includes seder Planning Guide with shopping list, recipes, activitiesfor kids.Complete your seder in 30 minutes or an hour - it's up toyou!Create your own meaningful seder withSimply Seder: APassover Haggadah.Clear directions, explanations of time-honored ritualsand thought-provoking discussion starters will help you create a memorableexperience for your guests.Turn the book over forPlanning Your Passover Sederyour guide to creating a memorable seder, including plan-ahead checklistsactivities for children, ideas for encouraging participation, and more.Contents:Passover Haggadah:Clear directions for seder leadersTransliterations of Hebrew passagesColorful artworkOptional readings and discussion questionsModern additions, such as Miriam's CupGender-sensitive languagePlanning Your Passover Seder:Plan-ahead checklistPreparing the seder plateSeder table checklistActivities for childrenPersonalizing your seder serviceEncouraging participationSearching for chameitzSpecial Features:Perfect for the first-time seder leader, or anyone who wantsa short but meaningful seder.Appropriate for families with children of all ages.Double-sided: Open one side for a guide toPlanningyour Passover Seder. Turn to the other side for yourPassover Haggadah.Scan the QR code in the planning guide to visit the websiteon your smartphone. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - She lived an amazing life! Dr. Ruth was an orphan and a soldier; a professor and a star; and a struggling new immigrant coming to America.This graphic novel for ages 8-12 depicts the ups and downs of Dr. Ruth Westheimer's life from her escape from the Nazis at age 10 aboard a Kindertransport, to her training as a sniper with the Hagganah in Israel, through her immigration to the US where she started as a maid working for a dollar an hour.Through hard work, charisma, and a willingness to face new challenges, she became a college professor and a worldwide media star. Her drive for education and her love of reading and teaching lasted through out her life. Her fans included Paul McCartney, President Barack Obama, David Letterman, and, of course, her family.Combining real flashbacks to Dr. Ruth's life as a girl with an imaginary trip to an amusement park with her grandchildren, Dr. Ruth's inspiring story is a lesson in grit, courage, resilience, and strength that readers can apply to their own lives.Back matter includes a timeline, a brief profile of Karola Ruth Siegel at age 10, and a biography of the adult Dr. Ruth at age 80. Simmons, Mark (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Machzor Katan is a delightful, brief (12 pages) Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayer book for families with young children.With its shortened service, full transliterations, easy-to-understand English introductions, child-friendly illustrations, and sweet songs for the whole family, Machzor Katan infuses quality family time into the richness of the High Holidays.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Practice and Review Workbook - Includes additional reading practice.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This first book in the Building Jewish Identity 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.The Building Jewish Identity series includes Our Community, Sacred Time, The People of the Book, and Jewish History and Heritage. Lesson Plan Manuals available.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A moving Passover experience using body and mind.This family-friendly traditional Haggadah engages all five senses and weaves in activities to promote a full-body connection to the Passover story and rituals.Through active participation, and using the traditional seder text, Seder in Motion invites families to connect personally to the story of the flight form slavery to freedom.- Experience familiar rituals and songs in a new way.- Create hand motions for the Ten Plagues.- Act out the march toward freedom in Dayeinu by stomping your feet and drumming on the table.- Explore traditions from around the world, such as the Morroccan custom of passing a platter of matzah overhead to symbolize the 'passing over.'- Engage in mindfulness moments: draw the light of Passover toward you during the candle lighting, swish the wine in your mouth for Kiddush, an wash away negative thoughts and feelings in the ritual handwashing.Includes tips for actively involving participants who are physically distant.Also includes:- instructions for conducting a Search for Chametz- A complete list of ritual items and foods you will need for your seder.- Directions for creating your seder plate- Blessings, prayers and the Four Questions provided in Hebrew, Hebrew transliteration, and English- The beginning of the Counting of the Omer for the Second Night of PassoverSongs included:- Dayeinu- Eliyahu Hanavi- Echad Mi Yodea: Who Knows One (Complete, in Hebrew transliteration and English)- Chad Gadya: One Little Goat (Complete, in Hebrew transliteration and English). Wickstrom, Martin (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 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.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Paint, perform, and doodle your way through the Jewish holidays!Guide your students through a process of unlocking the meaning of each holiday and its values through artistic projects and concepts.Make a drawing in response to hearing the shofar; create a nature collage for Tu BiShevat; act out the movement of a lulav.Make, Create, Celebrate uses art as a way to help students connect with the underlying values of the holidays in a personal way, free from explaining the how-tos of each holiday.Not an artist Don't worry about it! These projects are about self-expression and ideas, and therefore, are for everyone. By the time students have compelte the holiday cycle, they will have created a portfolio full of their own work reflecting Jewish values.SPECIAL FEATURES: Gallery Tour:More than 15 beautiful, full-color images of contemporary and historical artworks with accompanying reflection questions. About Art:Explanations of art techniques Good to Know:Fun facts about the holidays Think About:Prompts and thoughtful questions that help learners apply their art experiences to the Jewish holidays Artist Statements: Space for students to write and reflect about their own work Peer Reviews: Opportunities for students to share their work with friends, and give and receive feedback. Video Links: Links to online, original videos by the author, Julie Wohl, that demonstrate activities within the source.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Bring Jewish values to life with an engaging blend of mitzvot, middot, and timeless Jewish wisdom.At an age when students are thinking critically about right and wrong, the importance of the choices they make, and the role that Judaism will play in their lives,A Kid's Mensch Handbookprovides a wealth of Jewish advice, experience, and answers. Presented in a modern format with four-color photos and images throughout, and designed to engage your students' interest and imaginations,A Kid's Mensch Handbookprovides each student with a unique and lasting connection to core Jewish values. The book is organized into three sections:Mensch Basics,Be a Mensch to Yourself,andBe a Mensch to Others.Together, they help students understand basics ofmenschlekeit, how introspection and self-examination lead to self-respect, and how respect for oneself leads to respect for and from others. Real-life examples,midrashicand historical vignettes, and lively narrative make Jewish values tangible, understandable, and applicable to your students' everyday lives. Interactive features such as 'Mensch-Wise'(What do you think it means to be 'created in God's image' ), 'Mensch Top 5'(Check out these tips to becoming your own best friend.), and 'A Note of Middot' (Sameah b'helkoreminds us to be content with what we have and who we are!) Thought-provoking exercises, intriguing questionnaires, and fun surveys allow each student to draw a personal connection to each Jewish value, and to imagine the role he or she can play in the Jewish and global communities. Includes a 'Mensch Index' with handy definitions and cross-references tomitzvot, middot,andmidrashfound throughout the book.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Could General Washington'schance encounter with a Jewish soldier change the course of the Revolutionary War In the grim winter of Valley Forge, General George Washington meets a Polish-born Jewish soldier lighting Hanukkah candles. When Washington learns the story of how the Macabees, a small band of Jewish fighters, defeated a powerful army and the Israelites experienced the miracle of Hanukkah, he gains new hope for the future he's fighting to build.In this historical drama inspired by real events, Krensky shares a story about parallel fights for freedom and liberty. No matter the era, it takes courage to stand up for what's right and overcome difficult times.Beautiful watercolor illustrations rich with period details bring history to life.Sydney Taylor Award Winner. Harlin, Greg (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A Shabbat recharge is just what Sharkbot needs. But will he be ready in time "The strength in Sharkbot Shalom is the whimsical and anthropomorphic creature named Sharkbot (combination shark and robot) which children will find imaginative and engaging." Ellen Share, Association of Jewish LibrariesGet ready for an underwater, steam-punk Shabbat! Count down with this cheerful shark robot as he sets the table, stirs the seaweed soup, and braids kelp into challah loaves. You'll want a byte of the food when a stingray brings seagrass cakes and algae sweets. Some pufferfish made a plankton pie. Davey, Sharon (illustratore). …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A thoughtful guide to help anyone explore coping, healing, and beginning again in a world changed by the pandemic. 'COVID-19 put us all in crisis, and you don't get out of a crisis alone: either we all get out together or we don't get out.' --Pope Francis 'Rabbi Skorka wrings from our texts lessons about the pandemic, the Jewish future, and the fractured souls that we bear through this accelerated modern world.' --Rabbi David Wolpe Rabbi Abraham Skorka, co-author with Pope Francis of the international bestseller, On Heaven and Earth, guides us through a careful selection of Jewish resources to help us understand what the pandemic has meant to us as human beings. A special message from Pope Francis demonstrates the universal reach of the book's topics and passages, and a foreword by Rabbi David Wolpe, calls out our need for an interpreter of Rabbi Skorka's skill and experience to help all of us make meaning of what we have been through and how we can move forward.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'If I Swam with Jonah makes a great read-aloud at bedtime, and it's also the perfect addition to a family Yom Kippur service.' - Jewish Book CouncilWhat would you do if you met Jonah and the big fish Would you make them a seaweed snack Join them for a swim in the sea Maybe you'd show Jonah how to help others.Ages 3-6; Includes a note for families with a brief explanation of the story of Jonah, struggling with doing things we should but don't want to do, and helping others. Haley, MacKenzie (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - "One doesn't go to Jerusalem, one returns to it. That's one of its mysteries." --Elie WieselWhat city has . . . a bridge made of strings . . . a golden dome marking a sacred spot . . .a wall of stones, holding thousands of notes See Jerusalem through the eyes of a mother cat and her three kittens during a fun-filled romp that introduces children to some of this ancient city's most iconic places.Olivia and her three kittens, adventurous Mirri, serious Jem and shy Bex find themselves on the go in Jerusalem, after escaping the confines of their travelling basket. From the Windmill to the Wall, the Dome of the Rock to via Dolorosa, Christ's tomb to the Light Rail, and including visits to the Jewish shuk, parliament, museum and Biblical Zoo, the cats scamper around the city as if it were their personal playground, arriving safely back at their moshav after an unexpectedly exhilarating day out.This informative and fun 24-page book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem as seen through the eyes of a mother cat and her three kittens, displaying the city's iconic structures through a combination of photographic and illustrative images/elements.Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) is an Israeli national holiday commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli control over the Old City in the aftermath of the June 1967 Six-Day War. Blumenfeld, Tamar (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A sasquatch invades her family's apple orchard at Rosh Hashanah so Miriam tries to scare it away with her shofar blowing. But when the creature helps her escape a swarm of bees, Miriam begins to see her visitor in a new light.'This clever Rosh Hashanah story does an excellent job of including holiday symbols and traditions while telling a unique, engaging tale.'--School Library JournalA PJ Library Selection for Fall 2022Miriam looked over the apple orchard. Autumn leaves were turning yellow and gold. The beehives were full of honey. The apples were ready for picking. Rosh Hashanah was coming.Miriam imagined all the apples and honey on her family's holiday table, as she waited for their guests to arrive.Miriam didn't come to the orchard just to pick apples.She also came to practice blowing her shofar. She could practice in the orchard without hurting anyone's ears.Miriam stood under an apple tree. She took a breath and blew. TEKIAH! SHEVARIM! TERUAH!She heard a sound above her head. It wasn't a shofar.Munch! Crunch! Munch! Crunch!What was making that noise Miriam looked up into the apple tree.There sat a sasquatch, munching away at the apples.Join Miriam as she seeks to solve her sasquatch dilemma, and in the process learns that our initial impressions of others may be a bit mistaken.Includes a note to readers that explains how the author got the idea for this story and a little about the legend of the sasquatch. Anegon, Tamara (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Presents Jewish history from the turmoil and strife of Russia in the 1880s to our time.Developed and written by two esteemed scholars, Jonathan D. Sarna and Jonathan B. Krasner, this dynamic text (for grades 5-7) is a rich presentation of Jewish history from the turmoil and strife of Russia in the 1880s, to the great migration to the United States, the creation of the modern State of Israel, modern American Jewish life, and life in the Diaspora.Each chapter helps students consider how their lives compare with the lives of our ancestors, how each generation adapts Judaism to its time and place, and how the decisions of previous generations influence our own lives and decisions.The History of the Jewish People, Volume 2 brings these times alive through a dynamic array of famous personalities, diverse source material, clear and concise charts, engaging activities, thought-provoking questions, and exciting graphics, including maps and more than 80 full-color historical and contemporary images.Pair with The History of the Jewish People, Volume 1 to extend understanding of Jewish history back to ancient Israel.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - "A congenial, readable story best suited for families interested in a secular treatment of this particular slice of Genesis." Kirkus ReviewsAdam gives a name to every animal from the aardvark and the aardwolf to the bandicoot and the bongo, and all the way to the zebra and the zebu. But Adam is at a loss for words when he meets someone who looks a lot like him.only a bit different. Doneva, Steliyana (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Presents Jewish history from our earliest ancestors in the Land of Israel to our dispersion in the Diaspora through the Jewish experience in America in the 1880s.Finally, a Jewish history book through which students can view their own lives and think about their futures!Developed and written by two esteemed scholars, Jonathan D. Sarna and Jonathan B. Krasner, this dynamic text (for grades 5-7) is a rich presentation of Jewish history from our earliest ancestors in the Land of Israel to our dispersion in the Diaspora through the Jewish experience in America in the 1880s.Each chapter helps students consider how their lives compare with the lives of our ancestors, how each generation adapts Judaism to its time and place, and how the decisions of previous generations influence our own lives and decisions.The History of the Jewish People, Volume 1 brings these times alive through a dynamic array of famous personalities, diverse source material, clear and concise charts, engaging activities, thought-provoking questions, and exciting graphics, including 16 maps and more than 115 full-color historical and contemporary images.Pair with The History of the Jewish People, Volume 2 to follow Jewish history to our time.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - ??'A charming, modern Purim story that rekindles the wondrous legacy of Persian Jewry.'Rabbi David Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles'Family traditions and intergenerational love are strong and endearing in this fresh look at Purim.'?Kirkus ReviewsRaya can't be in the Purim play this year--Purim will be no fun at all! But her grandmother, Maman joon, shares with Raya her sparkly scarves and Persian traditions. Together they discover how to make their American Purim uniquely Persian, delicious, and fun. Doneva, Steliyana (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A systematic approach to Oral Torah for the intermediate grades, this book explains the origins of the Mishnah and Talmud and conveys the timeless wisdom of the sages. Students will discover, for example, how Hillel recited the whole Torah while standing on one foot.Stories are printed in both Hebrew and English.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Eight inspiring twentieth-century women, exemplifying the best in Jewish leadership, are profiled here, together with their roles in accomplishments such as the trade union movement, the birth of Israel, and the Yiddish theater.Includes novelistic profiles of- ROSE SCHNEIDERMAN - Voice of a Factory Girl- HENRIETTA SZOLD - Mother of Multitudes- ZIVIA LUBETKIN - Ghetto Commander- IDA KAMINSKA - Leading Lady- IDA NUDEL - Guardian Angel- SHOSHANA CARDIN - The Presidents' President- NEHAMA LEIBOWITZ - Teacher of a Nation- YAEL ARAD - Olympic ChampionWith a foreword by Gloria Goldreich and more than 60 historic photos.Sydney Taylor Middle Grade Notable Book. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Rock Thanksgivikkah with recipes from Get Cooking!Your family celebrates great American holidays and great Jewish holidays. And this year, with Thanksgiving and Hanukkah falling together for the first time in decades, what better way to mark the event than with Get Cooking! A Jewish American Family Cookbook.It's the perfect Thanksgivikkah gift!About the Cookbook:Packed with holiday activities, jokes, and rockin' tunes on a free CD (from popular children's musician Mama Doni), Get Cooking! celebrates Jewish American culture and holidays, and makes a Jewish connection to secular American holidays in an exuberant guide that works for Jewish families of all levels of religious observance.Co-author Rachel Harkham showcases modern reinterpretations of classic recipes, sure-fire kid pleasers, and New Jewish cuisine with a worldly spin to please a wide variety of tastes.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - These rollicking tales of the Helmites--full of both merriment and wisdom--are guaranteed to delight children of all ages. The collection of Jewish folk tales that the New York Times called 'a delightful little book . . . a classic of its kind . . . full of merriment and wisdom.' Illustrated with whimsical drawings, these humorous stories are just right for children. Read along as the people of Helm are faced with foolish challenges and watch how they come together as a community to merrily overcome them. The collection of stories celebrates life in Helm where the townsfolk's well-meaning but often comical actions lead to unexpected and entertaining outcomes.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The sequel to Wise Men of Helm with even more humorous folktales from the Jewish tradition of Helm stories. Still more episodes from the lovable, laughable wise men to amuse and enlighten. The people of Helm continue to insist they are not foolish as they are faced with some foolish problems that they solve in their own merry way. Each story provides a subtle life lesson for the reader while also providing a source of entertainment.…