For decades, stories about the Middle East conflict have ebbed and flowed in the news. Despite the historical significance, few primary-aged children living in other regions of the world are aware of this controversy. Most teachers and parents prefer to avoid introducing … [Read more...]
Looking For Jewish Rhodes
Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese. It is a popular stop for Mediterranean cruises because it is crossroads of two major sea routes- the Aegean Sea and the coast of the Middle East. Since it is considered the meeting point of three continents, its history is … [Read more...]
Lost European Jewish Synagogues Illustrated in Holocaust Picture Book
Millions of Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. Some of their tragic stories are captured in published books and videos while a tremendous amount of information remains hidden in archives and in people’s homes around the world. Authors of children’s books have focused … [Read more...]
Q & A With Andrea Strongwater, Author & Illustrator
Decades ago when I was a student at Spertus College in Chicago, I studied the Holocaust. As a lifelong learner, I have continued to read many books about the Holocaust. Most recently, I have written about the controversial issue of sharing Holocaust picture books … [Read more...]
New Activity Book for Passover- Frogs in the Bed
Jewish children are usually taught songs for the Jewish Sabbath, holidays, and festivals. Shirley Cohen Steinberg’s song, One Morning (The Frog Song), is a notable preschool Passover song. Using this song as a focal point, author and illustrator Ann D Koffsky created a short … [Read more...]
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