This offering from the Holidays around the World series introduces children to the Jewish Festival of Lights. Heiligman recounts the holiday's history and origins and describes how it is celebrated today--with candles, special foods such as potato latkes, and games such as dreidel. The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud.

Judaism is a religion with a deep history. Readers of this engaging book learn all about what it means to be part of the Jewish faith. They'll also learn about the fascinating stories behind the many traditions, celebrations, and ceremonies involved in the religion. Informative text is arranged in manageable sections and correlates closely with colorful photographs, ensuring a strong understanding of the content. This stimulating volume is a key resource...

"Passover is about celebrating the story of the Israelites escaping from Egypt and returning home. It is a Jewish holiday. People take extra care in preparing their homes. They also gather with family and friends for a big meal and activities that represent the story. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--

Curious about the Jewish holidays? Very young readers learn about holiday customs with everyone's favorite inquisitive spider!

Learn about Passover through simple text and colorful illustrations. Includes code to access companion AV² enhanced materials which contains: Audio, video, embedded weblinks, key words, quizzes, slide show, activities and much, much more.

A colorful, fun-to-read introduction that explains the ways and whys of Jewish worship, faith, and religious life. What You Will See Inside a Synagogue will: • Satisfy kids' curiosity about what goes on in synagogues attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form. • Provide Jewish children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition. •...

"Each year, Jewish people all over the world observe Rosh Hashanah. They celebrate the Jewish New Year with prayers, synagogue services, and family gatherings. It is a time to focus on God's forgiveness. Many of the holiday's traditions are based on ancient religious practices. This title explores how these customs developed over time. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include...

"This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the Hanukkah holiday and the way people celebrate it"--

Young children will love learning about the popular Jewish holiday, in this introduction to Passover that highlights the traditions associated with this celebration, from a festive meal with special food to storytelling with children to fun-filled customs.

Introduces the main Jewish festivals from Rosh Hashanah to Shavuot, tells the story behind each festival, and describes how each one is celebrated around the world today.