jewish holidays

What are the core teachings and beliefs of Judaism? In this revised edition, developed by and with Jewish practitioners and teachers, readers will learn about one of the world's major religions through the lens of two different perspectives. They will be introduced to important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and historical significance. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. The content supports the academic study of a diversity of religious views, participation in a multicultural society, as well as key social studies concepts.

"It's Tu B'Shevat-Jewish Arbor Day-and a diverse group of children work together to plant a tree. After digging a hole, placing the tree, filling the hole with dirt, patting the ground, and spraying the garden hose, the children celebrate by wishing the tree a happy birthday, and then look forward to when it blossoms on Tu B'Shevat the following year"--Amazon.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in pre-K through Grade Two, this book introduces beginning readers to Hanukkah through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"In [this book], adapted from his Breaking Breads, Uri Scheft shares key classic holiday baking recipes like challah and babka--and provides his creative twists on them as well, showing how bakers can do the same . . . at home. But the book is not limited to breads alone. Holiday sweets, whether chocolate-filled babka, poppyseed hamantaschen, or fruit-filled sufganiyot, . . . and with the addition of traditional Middle Eastern breads like kubaneh and jachnun, this collection of holiday recipes from master baker Scheft becomes a . . . resource. The instructions are detailed and the photos explanatory so that anyone can make Scheft's Chocolate and Orange Confit Challah, Za'atar Twists, and Jerusalem Bagels for their next Seder or Apple Hamantaschen for Purim"--Provided by publisher.

"Kitties celebrate Purim and get up to some mischief"--Provided by publisher.

"In this . . . picture book about the Jewish holiday Mimouna, Miriam can't wait to make the traditional holiday pancakes, moufleta. Miriam's neighbour Jasmine, who is Muslim, shares a sack of flour to make the delicious treat, and the new friends celebrate the holiday together"--Provided by publisher.

"After receiving a magic dreidel at Aunt Leah's Chanukah party, Sara is catapulted into an alternate world where she must save a princess from the likes of demons, fools, and clever riddles"-- Provided by publisher.

Explores the roots of the Juneteenth holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.

Just before Christmas, when Frances sees a sad-eyed organ-grinder and his monkey performing near her apartment, she cannot stop thinking about them, wondering where they go at night, and wishing she could do something to help.

A brief look at why and how people celebrate Christmas.