fasts and feasts

A 10-year-old girl describes how her family celebrates Passover.

Information about the various Jewish holy days throughout the year precedes a series of illustrations showing a young boy and his family celebrating each holiday.

A simple introduction to the customs and traditions connected with the Hindu celebration of Diwali.

All the Jews in the Prague ghetto watch a troupe of local players reenact the story of Queeen Esther.

Presents recipes for traditional Jewish foods and outlines of the related holidays.

Suggests easy handicraft and cooking projects for major Jewish holidays, the Sabbath celebration, and Israel Independence day.

A white ram, made on the sixth day of creation, waits patiently in the garden of Eden until the time is right, then runs to save a certain child in fulfillment of God's plan.

Presents an introduction to Ramadan, in simple text with illustrations, describing what Ramadan is, how it started, and the ways people celebrate this cultural holiday.

A collection of sixteen poems, by twelve contemporary authors, celebrating Jewish holidays such as Yom Kippur and Purim.