customs and practices

Rosie's grandmother wears her clothes inside out to remind herself to buy oil for making latkes at Hanukkah. Includes a recipe for potato latkes.

After a devastating fire in the hills of Oakland, California, during Sukkot, a Jewish family and their neighbors find symbols of hope amidst the ashes.

Introduces Muhammad and the basic tenets of the Islamic faith.

Pictures and easy-to-read text introduce Jewish holidays, focusing on the foods associated with each.

A simple introduction to the traditions and festivities of the Muslim holiday, Ramadan.

A simple introduction to the autumnal holiday Diwali, the Festival of Lights that marks the beginning of the Hindu new year.