Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The story of Hanukkah The story of Hanukkah Jill Weber,David A. Adler Introduces children to the Maccabean Revolt, the Holy Temple of Jerusalem, and the oil that burned for eight nights. OL16484349W
Judaism Judaism Trevor Barnes Describes features and beliefs of the world's oldest monotheistic religion, including the Ark of the Covenant, synagogue worship, and Passover. OL17910435W
The young reader's encyclopedia of Jewish history The young reader's encyclopedia of Jewish history Ilanah Shamir Provides information about main events, eras, and critical figures in Jewish history with 300 photographs, maps, charts, and drawings. Includes a glossary and timeline of key events. OL18276862W
Hello, hello, are you there, God? Hello, hello, are you there, God? Molly Cone Uses stories and illustrations to explain Jewish traditions and instill a sense of identity in Jewish children. OL1868825W
Simchat Torah Simchat Torah Judith Z. Abrams Presents a family service for Simchat Torah, the holiday marking the end of the reading of the Torah and beginning it again. Some prayers are in both Hebrew and English. OL1873521W
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Deborah Heiligman Celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur examines how these Jewish High Holy Days are celebrated worldwide. OL2004405W
The synagogue The synagogue Susan Van Dusen,Marc Berkson Discusses the history and significance of the synagogue as a gathering place for Jews. Includes activities and discussion questions. OL23704140W
The time of our lives The time of our lives Scott Blumenthal,Nina Beth Cardin Discusses major Jewish life cycle events, including their historical background and meaning, as well as a description of the steps involved. OL23789290W
Menorah Story Menorah Story Mark H. Podwal Discusses the story of the Hanukkah menorah which commemorates the miraculous victory of the Maccabees over King Antiochus and his army. OL2717443W
Bar mitzvah Bar mitzvah Howard Greenfeld Describes the origins and a significance of the bar mitzvah and the ceremony attached to it. Also highlights the bat mitzvah. OL2743477W
The Jewish kids catalog The Jewish kids catalog Chaya M. Burstein A miscellany of Jewish customs, history, language, holidays, crafts, recipes, beliefs, literature, music, folklore, and landmarks. OL3059847W
I am Jewish I am Jewish Bernard P. Weiss Introduces the ancient religion of Judaism through the eyes of a Jewish child living in St. Louis. OL3232083W
Judaism Judaism Angela Wood A dictionary of words meaningful in the Jewish heritage. OL3287200W
The all new Jewish quiz book The all new Jewish quiz book Barbara Spector Miscellaneous information about Jews and Judaism presented in question and answer format. OL3357583W
Mitzvos we can do Mitzvos we can do Yaffa Rosenthal Regret for wrong deeds, the lighting of Shabbos candles, and other mitzvos or Jewish commandments introduce the alphabet and words in the Hebrew language. OL5327296W
Thank you Hashem Thank you Hashem Yaffa Rosenthal Offerings of thanks to God for light, bread, parents, and other wonderful things in life introduce the alphabet and words in the Hebrew language. OL5327298W
Thank you, God! Thank you, God! Judyth Saypol Groner Presents common Jewish prayers and blessings in English and Hebrew with simple transliterations. OL554279W
Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah Bert Metter Describes the Jewish ceremonies of bar and bat mitzvah with a discussion of their history and the effect they have had on the lives of those who have experienced them. OL5604919W