customs and practices

The author, a rabbi, answers questions young people often have about God and Jewish faith and practice.

Introduces the major Sikh festivals from Guru Nanak's birthday to Divali, tells the story behind each festival, and describes how each one is celebrated around the world today.

Introduces the main religious festivals of Islam, telling the story behind each festival, describing how it is celebrated around the world, and providing instructions for related activities.

Introduces the main Jewish festivals from Rosh Hashanah to Shavuot, tells the story behind each festival, and describes how each one is celebrated around the world today.

Introduces the main religious festivals of Buddhism, telling the story behind each festival, describing how it is celebrated around the world, and providing instructions for related activities.

Explains the history and practices of the religion of Hinduism, especially as revealed through its sacred book, the Ramayana.

Explains the history and practices of the religion of Sikhism, especially as revealed through its sacred book, the Guru Granth Sahib.

Describes the traditional Jewish ceremonies celebrating birth, puberty, marriage, and death.

Explains what a synagogue is, discusses the Torah and its importance to the Jewish faith, looks at the observance of Shabbat, and introduces related vocabulary words.

Illustrations and simple text describe how one family celebrates Id-al-Fitr.