Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The whole Megillah (almost) The whole Megillah (almost) Katherine Janus Kahn,Shoshana Silberman Includes abbreviated chapter summaries of the Book of Esther, commentaries, a play script, and music and costume ideas. OL17733989W
The magic of Kol Nidre The magic of Kol Nidre Bruce H. Siegel The magic of the Kol nidre prayer, central to the Yom Kippur service, is explored from the viewpoint of three generations. OL1894096W
Here is the world Here is the world Lesleþa Newman A joyous celebration of the Jewish holidays throughout the year touches on the seasons and corresponding traditions for Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Purim, Chanukah and more. By the author of The Eight Ni… OL19987410W
Your guide to the Jewish holidays Your guide to the Jewish holidays Matt Axelrod For those seeking to learn more about Jewish celebrations. Intended for the reader who has no prior knowledge about the Jewish holidays as well as the reader who knows the basics about the holidays b… OL20002708W
Shake a palm branch Shake a palm branch Miriam Chaikin Traces the history and significance of the Jewish fall festival which commemorates the wandering of the Israelites in the wilderness and the festival with which they celebrated their arrival in the P… OL2632262W
Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays Malka Drucker Recounts the history and rituals of ten Jewish holidays, including appropriate games, recipes, and songs. OL2909275W
Jewish holiday crafts for little hands Jewish holiday crafts for little hands Ruth Esrig Brinn Provides simple directions for making over 100 craft items from easily available materials for Shabbat and various Jewish holidays. Includes a glossary and summary of the holidays. OL2925229W
Hillel builds a house Hillel builds a house Shoshana Lepon A young boy who loves to build houses learns that the perfect holiday for him is Sukkot. OL4298596W
Days of awe Days of awe Eric A. Kimmel Three tales present the ideals of repentance, prayer, and charity that are the basis of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. OL48677W
All about Sukkot All about Sukkot Judyth Saypol Groner Discusses the history and customs of the Jewish fall harvest holiday, Sukkot, and includes a retelling of "The Big Sukkah" by Peninah Schram. OL554267W
Dance, Sing, Remember Dance, Sing, Remember Leslie Kimmelman Explains eleven major Jewish holidays and how they are celebrated. OL94351W