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The¬¿Companion Siddur¬¿presents Friday evening and Shabbat morning prayers in the context of a synagogue service printed in large Hebrew type with numbered lines. Use it with the¬¿New Siddur Program¬¿or with any prayer program.

Companion Siddur Reform edition

Shalom Ivrit 3, the final book in the Shalom Ivrit series, brings to life stories of spirited young teens at home, at camp, with friends, and in Israel. The new vocabulary, including mah'sheiv (computer), s'deih-teufah (airport), pitzah (pizza) and mahaneh (camp), reflects the interests and experiences of teens. Students have fun and learn about Israel as their ability to read and understand Hebrew continues to grow.With 190 new words, students’ ability to conduct simple conversations in Hebrew, using both the present and past tenses, steadily increases as they progress through the book.Features and benefits:High-interest, age-appropriate stories motivate students to improve their reading fluency and comprehension.The interdisciplinary approach of teaching about Israel in Hebrew provides students with an enriched, dynamic learning experience.Vocabulary boxes (milonim) introduce new vocabulary and a cumulative list of all new vocabulary appears in the back of the book as a resource for students.Comprehension activities—including true and false, word picture matches, cloze technique (sentence completion), and puzzles—provide students with the practice they need to build and strengthen skills.More than 120 age-appropriate, full-color illustrations and photographs enliven the text and cue students for textual meaning.Basic grammar—including present tense and past tense verb endings, and root letters—is presented sequentially and clearly, increasing familiarity with Hebrew word structure and syntax.

"A young girl practices the Four Questions on her apartment balcony in Jerusalem, and finds a way to bring the neighbors together for Passover even during the separation of a pandemic"--

"I live in a teeny tiny matzah house. It is so crowded and noisy in here that I can't hear myself meow. Where will we put all our guests for the Passover seder? The classic folktale of the crowded house has never been so delicious! Includes step-by-step directions for making your own food art."--

The animals on Noah's Ark watch a pair of termites - the "littlest pair" - come aboard with absolute dismay. None of them want the wood-eating ants to stay, afraid that they will munch their Ark to pieces. But Noah insists, and as the rains begin, panic ensues for quite a different reason: the animals start to slip and slide all over the place! The little termites save the day, and Noah reminds the animals that no matter how dierent we are, we must all learn to get along, and each of us has something to contribute to others.

What's for dinner tonight? Artist, author, and cook Lisa Rauchwerger serves up mouthwatering meals and memories in her delightful cookbook. Using the Jewish calendar as a framework, both parent and child can cook up tasty treats all year long. With Aunt Ada's Challah (with a twist) on Shabbat, Multicultural Charoset on Pesach, and Sugar Moon Cookies on Rosh Chodesh, "New Moon," families will be sure to find new, meaningful ways to celebrate the Jewish holidays. Each easy-to-follow recipe is designed for children ages 5-11, their families, and their teachers. This interactive text is complete with whimsical, four-color illustrations; an illustrated cooking dictionary; Hebrew vocabulary; and charming stories related to a particular holiday or food. So, set your table with tasty treats and... enjoy!Interactive format for parent and childEasy to use in the kitchenTrivia and information on Jewish holidays

Honoring memory, affirming "never again." As the fragile window of witness closes, here is a new way to commemorate the Holocaust in our homes, our schools, and our communities. Light from the Darkness does all the things the survivors have always asked of us: to tell the story, remember, and learn the lessons. This short and empowering guided experience is filled with song and story, ritual and remembrance, drawing strength from darkness and turning it to action. In Light from the Darkness, the lessons of the Holocaust reinforce the core values of Judaism: remember the evil that you have experienced and make sure that no one ever has to experience such evil again but always celebrate life and your Jewish faith. Designed to be used in a group setting 'š€šš€š"'š€šš€š¬‚¬'š€šš€š" from middle schoolers on up, whether with a class, a family, or intergenerational community or synagogue-wide program. Includes guidance for leaders and educators on how to use in various settings.

Season of Renewal is a haggadah designed for families with children of all ages. Cheerful full-color artwork and inviting design make this haggadah accessible and welcoming.

Everything your Hebrew teachers need to use¬¿Alef Bet Quest¬¿with ease including a "Scope and Sequence" chart ways to integrate the computer software with the book a "Certificate of Completion" and worksheets to assess students' progress in all the lessons.

The Complete Hebrew text illuminated by English translation and commentary.

Rabbi Ed Feinstein narrates thirty-six classic and modern folktales that transmit our culture, inform our values, and educate our people. Stories take readers from ancient Israel to the European shtetl, to modern day Israel and America. Each story concludes with questions that explore the story's themes and translate its lessons to the readers' lives.The book is divided into six sections:What Really Matters in Life: Stories about the real purposes of lifeDoing What's Right: Stories about our responsibilities toward one another and our communities.It's Up to You: Stories about activism and taking a standTeachers and Friends: Stories about the importance of leaders and role modelsHidden Truths: Stories that teach us to look inside ourselves for answersThe Miracle of Jewish Life: Stories about Jewish perseverance and the miracles that make our survival possibleSPECIAL FEATURE:A Values Index lets readers locate stories relevant to subjects as diverse as activism, collective responsibility, love and marriage, and self-discovery.WAYS TO USE CAPTURING THE MOON:A valuable resource for sermons and divrei Torah or to read aloud dramatically in junior congregation, at retreats, and in family programs.A useful tool for group discussion in adult education classesThe perfect gift for life-cycle events, religious school graduation, and Confirmation

Adult readers will appreciate this epic story of the Jewish people rendered as a concise, accessible, and engaging narrative.This lively and accessible volume presents the full range of Jewish history, from biblical to contemporary times. Adapted from the two-volume award-winning work, The History of the Jewish People by Professors Jonathan Sarna and Jonathan Krasner, this single volume treats readers to a fast-paced account of Jewish history that is grounded in scholarship and brimming with information on topics as diverse as the development of Christianity beyond its Jewish roots into a new religion and the revival of Hebrew as a spoken language. The text is filled with colorful anecdotal detail about Jewish communities throughout history and around the world, such as how Passover was celebrated on the Civil War battlefield and the origins of Beta Israel, the Ethiopian-Jewish community. The broad array of graphics—16 maps, 12 charts, 27 timelines, and more than 100 photographs—is sure to engage readers and enrich their appreciation and understanding of Jewish history.

Fifteen chapters highlight how Jewish responses to highly sensitive issues have changed overtime. Text study, overviews of both traditional and modern Jewish attitudes, plus listings of related virtues (middot) and commandments (mitzvot) promote a Jewish approach to grappling with highly charged subjects.Topics Include:AbortionEuthanasiaHarmful behavior

This child's-eye view of life in Israel builds students' emotional ties to our Jewish homeland.

Sixty-four dynamic activities in four arts disciplines—music, drama, creative writing, and visual arts—weave the arts directly into the Jewish school curriculum and "open up" the big ideas of Jewish education. An extensive introduction examines the importance of the arts in Jewish life and Jewish education and explains the philosophy of this unique integrative approach. Includes four topic areas (Holidays, Torah, Mitzvot and Middot, and Jewish Life Cycle) with activities for four grade levels (K–1, 2–3, 4–6, and Family Education) and, within each grade level, one activity in each of the four arts disciplines.CONTENTS:Part I: HolidaysShabbat (Grades K–1)Chanukah (Grades 2–3)Sukkot (Grades 4–6)Pesach (Family Education)Part II: TorahNoah’s Ark (Grades K–1)Three Righteous Women (Grades 2–3)Moses and the Burning Bush (Grades 4–6)Jacob and Esau (Family Education)Part III: Mitzvot and MiddotTza’ar Ba’alay Chayim:Kindness to Animals (Grades K–1)Hachnasat Orchim: Welcoming Guests (Grades 2–3)Derech Eretz: Proper Behavior (Grades 4–6)Bal Tashchit: Do Not Destroy (Family Education)Part IV: Jewish Life CycleBaby Naming (Grades K–1)Growing Older (Grades 2–3)Bar/Bat Mitzvah (Grades 4–6)Death (Family Education)SPECIAL FEATURES:"Big Idea" and "Inspiration" sections provide the background and the rationale for each activity.Clearly stated objectives for each activity tie directly to the Big Ideas.Materials lists, step-by-step instructions, helpful hints, and suggested resources make activities easy to implement.Activities are adaptable to higher or lower grade levels, providing hundreds of creative opportunities.Ideal for average classroom teachers who think they are not artists, in addition to arts specialists

Integrate Judaism into early childhood classrooms in a natural, daily way. Thirty-six common preschool topics are firmly grounded in a Jewish context. Lessons on Food (apples, peanut butter and jelly), Animals (butterflies, dinosaurs), The World All Around (light and dark, transportation), All About Me (classroom rules, friends), and Books and Authors (Denise Fleming, Leo Lionni) provide basic Jewish background and elucidate Jewish values, while introducing simple Hebrew vocabulary, providing appropriate Hebrew blessings, and making a connection to Israel. Includes relevant songs and poems, stories with discussion questions, and a comprehensive resource list. An excellent aid for teachers with or without Jewish backgrounds.

A newly updated edition for a new era of Jewish worship . . .This substantive tool covers every aspect of the Jewish worship service, offering ideas and inspiration for prayer leaders in all settings. In addition to insights from the Tradition, material has been added to this revised edition highlighting innovative trends in worship that have transformed and revitalized the modern prayer experience, including chapters on worship experiences for young children, worship in a Jewish camp setting, Jewish meditation, and prayer through music.

This exceptional guide for learning and teaching about mitzvot offers overviews of 41 mitzvot in six areas: holidays, rituals, word and thought, tzedakah, gemilut chasadim, and ahavah. All-school programs for each mitzvah and more than 600 activities spanning all grade levels help you implement creative classroom techniques and enrich your students' experiences.

An essential companion volume to Teaching TorahThis ideal tool for guiding Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation provides a concise summary of each Haftarah and the rabbinic interpretations attached to it through the generations. Literary and historical analyses, as well as exploration of the connections between the Haftarah and the weekly or holiday Torah portions, make this a key resource for study. Provides an array of ideas for family activities and B'nai Mitzvah projects, as well as Traditional, Reform, and Reconstructionist versions of the Haftarah blessings.

A wide array of renowned scholars and practitioners share their ideas for teaching about God from a Jewish perspective in this comprehensive collection. This enlightening yet practical resource includes ready-to-use lessons for preschool through adult and family education as well as background material to enrich the teacher's own sense of God and spirituality.Chapters include:"Writing a Personal Theology," by Dr. Neil Gillman;"The Changing Perceptions of God in Judaism," by Rabbi Rifat Sonsino;"The Spiritual Condition of American Jews," by Dr. David Ariel;"The Image of God as Teacher," by Dr. Hanan Alexander;"Spiritual Mentoring," by Dr. Carol Ochs;"Tell Me a Story," by Rabbi Sandi Eisenberg Sasso.

Honoring Jewish life at every age and every stage . . .This essential resource covers Jewish life cycle events from birth to death, presenting insights from Jewish tradition, quotations to help ground lessons in Jewish text, an extensive annotated bibliography, and a glossary of Hebrew terms. Skits and hundreds of creative activities for all ages help enliven and enrich the classroom experience.

A teacher's bible for teaching the Five Books of MosesThis invaluable guide for preparing to teach or study the weekly Torah portion provides a precise synopsis of each of the 54 parashiyot, as well as overviews of commentaries and sources, capsule biographies of Torah interpreters, and provocative questions. Over 1,000 unusual strategies help readers analyze, extend, and personalize the text. A bibliography and a thematic index make this an especially useful resource for Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, sermon/D'var Torah ideas, and Havurah discussions.