New Year at the Pier: A Rosh Hashanah Story
Having lived near Manhattan Beach, CA I could picture this story in my mind as I read it. Striking, warm, colorful artwork is used to perfectly illustrate the time of year and the celebration of...
View ArticleEngineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride
This is a beautiful Holiday book combining Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Israeli History into a delightful picture book. This is the story of the first train to run between Jaffa and Jerusalem. In...
View ArticleSummertime and the Livin’ is Easy?
DuBose Heyward wrote the lyrics to, “Summertime”, with George and Ira Gershwin providing the melody: “Summertime and the livin’ is easy…” They lied. There has been no easy livin’ in my home this...
View ArticleThe Secret Shofar of Barcelona
Illustrated by Doug Chayka. © 2009, KarBen Publishing. The author looks to a Sephardic legend for this well-written story about a Spanish converso (secret Jew) who cleverly enables his secret community...
View ArticleCelebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
© 2007, National Geographic Books. Part of the National Geographic Holidays Around the World Series, this is an excellent introduction to the High Holidays for young children and their families. Pages...
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Tashlich at Turtle Rock
Illustrated by Alex Steele-Morgan © 2010, Kar-Ben Publishing Families looking for a way to bring interesting Jewish ritual into their lives need look no further than this charming book. Annie and her...
View ArticleTalia and the Rude Vegetables
illustrated by Francesca Assirelli © 2011, Kar-Ben Publishing. Talia’s grandmother is making her family a stew to welcome in the New Year. She has asked Talia to go to the garden and “bring back seven...
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Apples Dipped in Honey for Rosh Hashanah
In one week, we will be celebrating the beginning of a new Jewish year. For many years, my family has welcomed in the New Year using the “Home Service for Rosh Hashanah” found in All About Rosh...
View ArticleGershon’s Monster
Illustrated by John J. Muth © 2000, Scholastic, Inc. For the most part, we try to be on our best behavior throughout the year. We remember to say please and thank you. We speak kindly of and to...
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