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A window into Judaism's sacred days-throughout history and today.
Written especially for Christians.
Holy days and holidays provide the peak experiences of Jewish life. These moments speak deeply to the Jewish soul and animate Judaism's culture. They encourage Jews to participate in their shared historical experience, which reflects their covenantal relationship with God, and articulate Jewish values that have allowed for the survival of the Jewish...
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Open your mind and heart and discover how the sacred art of fasting can strengthen your spiritual appetite. Fasting as a religious act increases our sensitivity to that mystery always and everywhere present to us. It is an invitation to awareness, a call to compassion for the needy, a cry of distress, and a song of joy. It is a discipline of self-restraint, a ritual of purification, and a sanctuary for offerings of atonement. It is a wellspring for...
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"Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she's hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah's not magical....
8) Passover
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IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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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.
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This inspiring guidebook is your wake-up call for understanding the powerful intellectual and emotional tools that are essential for a lively, relevant, and fulfilling Jewish spiritual practice. Designed to become a lifelong resource for holy days and Shabbat, it presents Judaism as an evolving tradition in which you are the entrusted heir. The exercises and practices draw from the foundations of Judaism and empower you to create meaningful, satisfying,...
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The essential guide to Jewish fun in the classroom!
This celebration of Jewish life is the ideal guide for teachers who want to put a new spin on classroom holiday celebrations, lessons on Jewish traditions, and everyday activities. The Jewish Lights Book of Fun Classroom Activities is full of crafts, recipes, games, and history that will...
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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.
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16) The essential book of Jewish festival cooking: 200 seasonal holiday recipes and their traditions
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Deeply rooted in ancient rituals, the seasonal rhythms of the land of Israel, and biblical commandments, the Jewish holidays mark a time for Jews around the world to reconnect with their spiritual lives, celebrate their history, and enjoy tasty foods laden with symbolic meaning. With Phyllis and Miriyam Glazer's The Essential Book of Jewish Festival Cooking as your guide, you will gain a rich understanding of the Jewish calendar year and its profound...
18) Diwali
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Diwali is an important holiday in the Hindu tradition. It celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, of good over evil, and of hope over despair. How did this holiday begin? How is it celebrated? Learn all about the history and customs of Diwali.
20) Ramadan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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In Ramadan, young readers will learn about this Muslim holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday.
A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Ramadan, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Ramadan online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...