Is it Shabbos Yet?


Book Description

Malkie and her mommy get ready for the most special day of all, Shabbos. They are busy with all the familiar preparations. Malkie helps and participates in every way-shopping, cooking, and setting the Shabbos table."Is it Shabbos yet?" asks Malkie."No, Malkie," said her mommy."First we have to clean the house."The sequence action of the plot is endlessly fascinating to toddlers who revel in learning what comes next and who are figuring out the comforting, predictable patterns in their own lives. This is a book that can be read to a child as young as 12 months, and many parents claim it as the best first book for both boys and girls.




Shabbos, Shabbos, I Love You!


Book Description

Join the two adorable, wide-eyed children as they relish every moment of their favorite day of the week! The playful rhymes take the reader from Shabbos candles, to Kiddush, from kissing the Torah to a Shabbos party. Your own little ones will soon be chanting along with the lively refrain, "Shabbos, Shabbos, I Love You! The excitement of each Shabbos activity shines through Avram Zmora's charming illustrations. The love that this little family has for Shabbos, and for each other, is apparent on every page. At the very end, after Havdalah, there's only one thing to do: look forward to the next Shabbos!




The Sabbath


Book Description

Elegant, passionate, and filled with the love of God's creation, Abraham Joshua Heschel's The Sabbath has been hailed as a classic of Jewish spirituality ever since its original publication--and has been read by thousands of people seeking meaning in modern life. In this brief yet profound meditation on the meaning of the Seventh Day, Heschel, one of the most widely respected religious leaders of the twentieth century, introduced the influential idea of an 'architecture of holiness" that appears not in space but in time. Judaism, he argues, is a religion of time: it finds meaning not in space and the materials things that fill it but in time and the eternity that imbues it, so that 'the Sabbaths are our great catherdrals.' Featuring black-and-white illustrations by Ilya Schor




The Sabbath World


Book Description

What is the Sabbath, anyway? The holy day of rest? The first effort to protect the rights of workers? A smart way to manage stress in a world in which computers never get turned off and work never comes to an end? Or simply an oppressive, outmoded rite? In The Sabbath World, Judith Shulevitz explores the Jewish and Christian day of rest, from its origins in the ancient world to its complicated observance in the modern one. Braiding ideas together with memories, Shulevitz delves into the legends, history, and philosophy that have grown up around a custom that has lessons for all of us, not just the religious. The shared day of nonwork has built communities, sustained cultures, and connected us to the memory of our ancestors and to our better selves, but it has also aroused as much resentment as love. The Sabbath World tells this surprising story together with an account of Shulevitz’s own struggle to keep this difficult, rewarding day.




Letters to Josep


Book Description

This book is a collection of letters from a religious Jew in Israel to a Christian friend in Barcelona on life as an Orthodox Jew. Equal parts lighthearted and insightful, it's a thorough and entertaining introduction to the basic concepts of Judaism.




Hush


Book Description

Inside the closed community of Borough Park, where most Chassidim live, the rules of life are very clear, determined by an ancient script written thousands of years before down to the last detail-and abuse has never been a part of it. But when thirteen-year-old Gittel learns of the abuse her best friend has suffered at the hands of her own family member, the adults in her community try to persuade Gittel, and themselves, that nothing happened. Forced to remain silent, Gittel begins to question everything she was raised to believe. A richly detailed and nuanced book, one of both humor and depth, understanding and horror, this story explains a complex world that remains an echo of its past, and illuminates the conflict between yesterday's traditions and today's reality.




My Shabbos 1, 2, 3's


Book Description

Basic Educational - the ABC's and the numbers one to ten presented with a uniquely Jewish twist! Donny and his sister, Dina, begin to set the Shabbos table with one silver kiddush cup, two challos - and end with ten napkins. In the process, preschool children can identify familiar objects that grace the Shabbos table and learn the numbers from one to ten. A special chart at the end of the book reinforces the concept of counting for the very young.




Mommy, Is Today Sabbath?


Book Description

Does your child count down the hours and minutes until the Sabbath ends? "Mom, what time is it? Is the Sabbath over yet?" Or is the Sabbath a delight for your child? Does he eagerly anticipate its arrival? This book is for you to help your child find delight in the Sabbath. Read it aloud together. Enjoy the illustrations and rhyming text. By completing the activities at the end of the book, you will discover how your child feels about the Sabbath. Write down his/her answers to the questions. Your child can color on a separate sheet of paper, then cut and paste into the book. When finished, this becomes a keepsake book preserving your child's thoughts and pictures for years to come. Buy two copies. Save one to be completed a year or two later and then compare how your child has grown in his/her thought processes and attitudes. By completing the parent section, you will be inspired to think of creative ways to make the Sabbath more meaningful and delightful for your child. This book will help you to: Assess how your child feels about the Sabbath Identify the seventh day of the week as the Bible Sabbath Rehearse how enjoyable the Sabbath can be Develop a predictable weekly schedule Plan ahead of time how to make the Sabbath a delight for your child So enjoy this multifaceted book: a storybook, a workbook and a keepsake book. Yours for helping children to love Jesus more and to appreciate the Sabbath more. Mommy, Is Today Sabbath? captures the essence of young children's inquisitiveness. The engaging narrative, written in verse, records a skillfully crafted dialogue between mother and son in anticipation of the Sabbath. Content is scripture-based. Multicultural illustrations enhance and extend the meaning of the text. Parents and children are encouraged to interact with the story in the final pages, by generating illustrations and responding to questions. Preschoolers as well as primary-age children will enjoy the format of this picture book, used either as a read-aloud or read independently." -Carol Campbell, Ph.D., Professor of Education, Southwestern Adventist University, Keene, Texas The author is an early childhood educator, storyteller, entrepreneur, national workshop presenter and Detroit Pistons NBA "Read to Achieve" team member. She loves using her God-given talents to inspire parents and teachers to value literacy and to make the life principles from the Bible meaningful to young minds.




The Very Best Place for a Penny


Book Description

Follow this penny on its journey from inside a young boy's pocket all through the house until it reaches the tzedakah box.




Messes of Dresses


Book Description

In this rhyming story which illustrates a passage from Pirkei Avot, Gittel, a young girl who owns only two dresses, is sweet, friendly, and happy, taking take time for others and inviting friends to her tree home. But when a new friend buys her many additional dresses, Gittel becomes so obsessed with her clothes that she no longer has time for friends or other activities.