As a lifelong learner, I have frequently called upon librarians for assistance. These individuals are an amazing resource that too frequently are neglected in the computer age. Not surprising, many librarians use their extensive love of books to create their own works. Such is … [Read more...]
Sukkot Picture Books
This year, the Festival of Sukkot starts on Wednesday evening. In anticipation of this joyous Jewish holiday, I am sharing a blog that I posted last September. It focuses on Sukkot picture books. It's not too late to add one of these wonderful books to your library. The … [Read more...]
Jewish Picture Books For the High Holidays
This is just a small sampling of Jewish picture books for the High Holidays- Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year, New Year at the Pier: a Rosh Hashanah Story, When the Chickens Went on Strike: A Rosh Hashanah Tale, and The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story. Do … [Read more...]
Apple Filled Challah For Rosh Hashanah
On Wednesday night, Jews around the world will begin celebrating the Jewish High Holidays. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time for reflection. Observant Jews take time to think about the events of the past year and assess the quality of their day-to-day behavior. Jewish … [Read more...]
Picture Book Showcases Golda Meir’s Tenacity
Notable heads of state oftentimes exhibit signs of extraordinary leadership skills at a young age. In the picture book, Goldie Takes a Stand: Golda Meir’s First Crusade, Barbara Krasnser, focuses on a little known fact about Golda Meir’s youth. Golda Meir (1898-1978), Israel’s … [Read more...]
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