customs and practices

From baking hamantaschen to making costumes and reading the Megillah relates the seasonal and traditional ways we know Purim is on its way.

"This title is complete with historical and modern illustrations and photographs, as well as a glossary and a closer look at the traditional foods that can be eaten at the event. Learn all about the history and cultural significance that the . . . Holi Festival of Color event holds around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Tommy joins Sophie's family as they eat latkes, light candles in the menorah, and play with dreidels next to their dazzling Christmas tree"--Back cover.

Ruby and her family go apple picking before Rosh Hashanah but end up with more apples than they need for the holiday, so Ruby and her cousins come up with new apple recipes for the Jewish New Year. Includes recipes.

Ruby's cousin Avital is sad because her mom is going on a work trip during Hanukkah, so Ruby plans an eight-night treasure hunt to ensure Avital has a good holiday. Includes a note about Hanukkah and instructions on playing dreidel.

In this counting book, a young boy introduces some of the basic principles of Islam.

Provides observations of a year of rituals and festivals at Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki's major Shinto shrine, and includes conversations with priests, shrine personnel, and worshipers in which they discuss the meaning and personal relevance of the religious events.

"The Purim play is about to start, but the megillah is missing! Without the scroll that recounts the Purim story, how can the show go on? Never fear: three determined Hamantaschen detectives are on the case. With the help of a mysterious stranger and a few disguises, the detectives uncover the facts so the true story of Purim can be told"--Amazon.

"In this title, emergent readers are introduced to the celebrations, traditions, and symbols behind the Ramadan holiday"--Provided by publisher.

After receiving gifts from her grandmother, Aneesa goes to the prayer hall to celebrate Eid and meets two refugee children who give her a greater appreciation of the holiday.