Discusses the significance and the customs of various Jewish holidays including Sukkot, Purim, and Yom Hashoah. Provides activities and crafts for each holiday.

Welcome to Israel! Encounter the miracle of the Jewish state, presented with a sense of wonder, humor, and pizzazz. Learn about Israel's history; geography; and political, commercial, and cultural life. Meet Israeli kids your own age. Find out what they do for fun, their favorite sports, foods, and music, and what their schools are like.

Full-color photos, maps, and whimsical illustrations make the excitement of Israel come alive. Biblical quotes deepen the book's historical and spiritual perspectives. And, best of all, Welcome to Israel! inspires love of Israel, Ahavat Tzion, and makes you...

An ideal course of study before students undertake b'nai mitzvah preparation, The Prophets: Speaking Out for Justice explores the lives of seven prophets and the Jewish values they exemplify. Stories based on biblical texts bring each prophet vividly to life, while narrative provides historical context for considering the challenges faced by the prophets in their own day. Connections to modern-day events and people are explored as well, helping students discover the relevance for today in the ancient messages of our biblical ancestors. Questions throughout the text address students directly,...