Selene is an eight year old who has lived with her grandparents since her mother abandoned her when she was a baby. The family lives at the edge of an old forest that holds many secrets. Selene believes that her mother lives somewhere in the forest. Selene with her teddy bear, Jem, runs away into the forest in search of her mother. SELENE'S SEARCH is the story of a young girl's adventures during three days and nights in the forest. Selene faces her own fears and discovers her strength and courage in interactions with friends and foe. Selene is not only searching for her mother, but also for...
Selene is an eight year old who has lived with her grandparents since her mother abandoned her when she was a baby. The family lives at the edge of an...
For many belonging to the Jewish diaspora, understanding the holidays means lighting a menorah for Chanukah, maybe hosting a seder during Passover. But, if celebrated with an understanding of the storied customs behind the festivities, these occasions can be so much more than candles and matzah. Following the lunisolar calendar, James Beard Award–winning author Susan Simon and Zoe B Zak devote a chapter to each of the fourteen holidays. From Selichot to Rosh Hashanah, Purim to Pesach, every holiday has history, interpretation and foods, with kosher recipes that reimagine traditional dishes...
For many belonging to the Jewish diaspora, understanding the holidays means lighting a menorah for Chanukah, maybe hosting a seder during Passover. Bu...
