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What is Passover? What is Passover? Harriet Ziefert Help Jake and his family prepare for a special family seder in this holiday lift-the-flap book about Passover. OL14969204W
My First Passover My First Passover Tomie dePaola Describes with illustrations and simple text the special parts of a Seder meal which celebrates the Jewish feast of Passover. On board pages. OL15014812W
The story of Passover The story of Passover Bobbi Katz Describes the origins and traditions of Passover, in particular the special meal called the Seder. OL15054925W
Private Joel and the Sewell Mountain seder Private Joel and the Sewell Mountain seder Bryna J. Fireside With permission from their commander and matzah brought in on a train from Cincinnati, Jewish members of a Civil War regiment improvise a seder to remember. The participation of three former slaves, … OL15105727W
Journey of Questions and Faith Journey of Questions and Faith Anne D. McGoey **About the Book** For centuries Jewish people have celebrated their liberation from slavery in Egypt with Passover Seders. This contemporary version provides new meaning and insight to this tradi… OL15165509W
Studies on the Haggadah from the teachings of Nechama Leibowitz Studies on the Haggadah from the teachings of Nechama Leibowitz Nehama Leibowitz "Nechama Leibowitz (1905-97) was among the outstanding Torah scholars and teachers of our generation." "Nechama's approach is based on the principle of active learning. The cornerstone of her methodo… OL1577791W
The Passover lamb The Passover lamb Linda Elovitz Marshall Miriam has especially looked forward to the Passover seder at her grandparents' home because it is her first year to ask the four questions, but the unexpected arrival of triplet lambs complicates he… OL16518127W
Matzo ball moon Matzo ball moon Lesléa Newman Eleanor and her grandmother make matzo balls in preparation for the Passover meal. OL17315608W
This is our Seder This is our Seder Ziporah Hildebrandt A simple description of the food and activities at a Seder, the ritual meal of Passover, including an explanation of their historical and symbolic significance. OL1809516W
Happy Passover, Rosie Happy Passover, Rosie Jane Breskin Zalben A young bear named Rosie celebrates her first Passover with her family. OL1944781W
One little goat--Had gadya One little goat--Had gadya Betsy Platkin Teutsch After a little goat is eaten by a cat, troubles escalate until the Holy One puts things right. The song is sung at the end of the seder on Passover. OL19466567W
More than enough More than enough April Halprin Wayland In this story told in spare, lyrical prose, a Jewish family prepares their Passover seder, visiting the farmer s market for walnuts, lilacs, and honey (and adopting a kitten along the way!), then cho… OL20026629W
Celebrate Passover Celebrate Passover Deborah Heiligman The most celebrated holiday in the Jewish year, Passover commemorates the Exodus of Hebrew slaves from Egypt to freedom over 3,500 years ago. This colorful book explores the many forms that this week… OL20058793W
Had gadya Had gadya Michael Strassfeld,Seymour Chwast An illustrated, bilingual version of this cumulative folk song that is sung at the end of the Passover Seder. Includes a background note on the history and symbolism of the song. OL22053333W
The night that unites The night that unites Aaron Goldscheider "This book is the first Haggadah that brings together the teachings of three of the most influential and brilliant Rabbinic personalities of the 20th century: Rabbi Kook, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, and … OL23182752W
Why on this night? Why on this night? Rahel Musleah Includes the basic elements of a traditional seder as well as many creative facets intended to involve children in this Jewish liturgy through song, dance, drama, explanation, and action. OL2621398W
The matzo ball heiress The matzo ball heiress Laurie Gwen Shapiro Q: How does Heather Greenblotz, the thirty-one-year-old heiress to the world's leading matzo company, celebrate Passover?A: Alone. In her Manhattan apartment. With an extremely unkosher ham-and-chees… OL2718363W
Bim and Bom Bim and Bom Daniel J. Swartz Bim, a housebuilder, and Bom, a baker, work hard all week, and then spend every Friday doing good deeds, "mitzvot," and meet joyfully at sundown to celebrate Shabbat together. OL3238872W
Festival of freedom Festival of freedom Maida Silverman Retells the story of the Israelites' fight for liberation from slavery in Egypt and presents recipes used in celebrating that occasion, Passover; a song; and instructions for a traditional seder. OL3242654W
Passover Passover David W. Rose Introduces the traditions and customs associated with the celebration of Passover and with the seder meal. OL3341546W
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