fasts and feasts

Provides information about some of the better-known masked festivals held in various regions and states of Mexico, and includes photographs of the different styles of masks specific to each area.

Twenty stories from various aspects of Jewish life--the Talmud, folklore, the Bible, history--all in a format for reading in one minute.

Recounts the history and rituals of ten Jewish holidays, and includes related games, recipes, stories, songs, and crafts.

Pictures and text explain the background and symbolism of the Passover Seder.

A young boy who loves to build houses learns that the perfect holiday for him is Sukkot.

Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underly the celebration of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.

Songs, folk tales, arts and crafts are presented in an effort to understand the celebration of Ramadan.

Introduces Jewish days of celebration including Shabbat, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Tu Bi-Shevat, Purim, Passover, Lag B'omer, Shavuot, Tisha B'av, and Yom Ha-Atzmaut.

Describes the various Jewish holidays that take place in the fall, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Shemini Atzeret.

Offers a comprehensive presentation of the Jewish holidays, interpreting each day's origin and background, ceremonial rituals, and religious significance, including the two new holy days Yom Hashoah and Yom Ha' Atzmaut.