Heather travels through the magic mirror to Spain in 1492, a dangerous place for a Jewish girl, and returns home with a new appreciation for her ancestors and her faith.
Rachel's mother sets out to entice Elijah the Prophet to visit their poor home on Passover by making up a special batch of matzo ball soup, but it is Rachel with her unbidden act of kindness who catches Elijah's attention.
With the help of Appleblossom, the talking cat, eight-year-old Naphtali comes up with a plan, involving traditional rituals at the Passover seder, to convince his father that a cat is just what the family needs.
Presents an introduction to passover, explaining its history and how people celebrate it, including information on what the special foods of seder stand for.
Retells the story of the Israelites' fight for liberation from slavery in Egypt and presents recipes used in celebrating that occasion, Passover; a song; and instructions for a traditional seder.
With only her best friend to lean on, forthright Penina celebrates Passover while she contends with a bratty younger sister and a seemingly unsympathetic sixth-grade teacher.