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...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Friendship in Medieval Spain
Multicultural picture books that include an aspect of history are always a welcomed addition to my library. Too many primary aged children have a minimal exposure to life in earlier times. Authors, such as Jacqueline Jules, open the door to historical inquiry while simultaneously … [Read more...]
Q & A with Jacqueline Jules
Today, I will be interviewing multi-talented Jacqueline Jules. Her experience as an elementary librarian and religious school teacher led to a secondary writing career. She effectively has used her expertise as an English as a Second language teacher and Jewish Studies teacher to … [Read more...]
Picture Books for the High Holidays
Each year, observant Jews around the world take time to reflect on their lives before and during the High Holidays. Jews traditionally celebrate the fall holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur by attending services in the synagogue and following family … [Read more...]
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