At dusk on Sunday, September 13, Jewish children around the world will begin celebrating Rosh Hashanah. This holiday starts the 10 day period of the Jewish High Holidays. The culminating day, Yom Kippur, is spent reflecting on one's past deeds. Unfortunately, my recent … [Read more...]
Chanukah- 2 New Picture Books and a Sweet Potato Latke Recipe
Two updated versions of Chanukah tales were published this year. Both picture books include an animal as one of the main characters. Hanukkah in Alaska focuses on a stubborn moose while Hanukkah Bear showcases an astute bear. I don't recall reading the original versions so I … [Read more...]
Four Picture Books for Sukkot
The Jewish festival of Sukkot begins on the fifth day after Yom Kippur. Although the holiday dates back to biblical times, few are familiar with this joyous Jewish holiday. Home celebrations include the building and decorating of a temporary structure called a sukkah. A prominent … [Read more...]
Cultural Folktale- Revealing Wisdom and Foolishness
Are you looking for a folktale that hovers between the concepts of wisdom and foolishness? Consider checking out the Joha tales from Arabic speaking countries in the Middle East/Central Asia. … [Read more...]
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