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Behrman House Catalog 2017-2018

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Jewish Heritage LIFE CYCLE | Grades 3–12

The Time of Our Lives
A Teen Guide to the
Jewish Life Cycle 5–7

by Nina Beth Cardin with Scott E. Blumenthal

Workshops for teachers and Students Journey of a Lifetime
b’nai mitzvah students, too! explore
the ways The Jewish Life Cycle Book 3–4
See page 110. each of us
contribute to by Rahel Lurie Musleah
the modern
evolution and Whether triggered by a cousin’s
enrichment wedding, a sister’s Bat Mitzvah, or a
of Jewish grandparent’s funeral, children have
life cycle questions about life cycle events.
celebrations. The answers are all in this engaging
2-color volume of the most significant
The Madrichim FEATURES INCLUDE: milestones in a Jewish life.
Manual l H istorical vignettes and excerpts

Six Steps to Becoming from sacred texts to help students
a Jewish Role Model trace the origins of each celebration.

8–12 l R eal-life peer stories to show how
young teens play an active role in
by Lisa Bob Howard Jewish community celebrations.

Prepare teenagers to become both l F amily interviews and challenging CONTENTS:
effective teacher assistants and questions to encourage students to 1. Brit Milah and Brit Bat
appropriate role models for younger imagine how they can further enrich 2. Baby Naming
students using the workshops our tradition. 3. Consecration
presented in this handy, concise 4. Bar and Bat Mitzvah
format. The Time of Our Lives •718 $12.95 5. Confirmation
6. The Marriage Ceremony
CONTENTS: Teaching Guide •719 $16.95 7. The Funeral
1. What are Madrichim? 8. Rituals of Mourning
2. Leadership Skills The Life Cycle
3. Delivering on Daily Responsibilities Journey 4–6 SPECIAL FEATURES:
4. Working with Small Groups and AStuWdoernktbso ok for Jewish X Bible stories and mitzvot highlight

Individuals Guide students through the Jewish the ethical values of each life cycle
5. How Students Learn life cycle. Sections on both life cycle event
6. Working with Students with landmarks (Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Marriage)
as well as other times of life (Being a X Interactive exercises invite students
Disabilities Child, Leaving Home). to personalize each ceremony

FEATURES: The Life Cycle Journey •A137 $9.95 X A comprehensive glossary provides
l C ase studies prepare madrichim for an essential cultural vocabulary
Leader’s Guide •A138 $6.95
actual classroom ­situations.
l Sample contract helps ensure The Life Cycle Journey of a Lifetime •631 $10.95
Workbook
agreement on responsibilities. Teacher’s Guide •632 $24.95
l A lesson plan development form
4–6 My Generations 7–10
shows madrichim how to structure
lessons of their own. This classic workbook features by Arthur Kurzweil
l C hild development charts help worksheets on birth, Torah events,
madrichim better understand their weddings/marriage, and death/ Jewish genealogy for the religious
s­ tudents’ b­ ehavior. mourning. school. Great project!

The Madrichim Manual •726 $10.50 The Life Cycle Workbook •A135 $9.95 My Generations •383 $12.95
Leader’s Guide DOWNLOAD •803 $6.95 Leader’s Guide •A136 $6.95

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Grades 5–Adult | HISTORY Jewish Heritage

The History of the Jewish People 5–7

A Story of Tradition and Change 

by Jonathan D. Sarna and Jonathan B. Krasner VOLUME 1 CONTENTS
1. The Early Israelites
Jewish history for parents, too! 2. The Age of Hellenism
See Jewish History–The Big 3. Roman Domination of Judea
Picture page 93. 4. Rabbinic Judaism
5. Judaism and Christianity
Volume 1: Ancient Israel to 1880’s America 6. Babylonia
Volume 2: The Birth of Zionism to Our Time 7. Sepharad and Ashkenaz
8. Medieval Europe
Finally, a Jewish history book through which students can view their own lives and 9. The Sephardic Diaspora
think about their futures. 10. T he Polish Kehillah and German

Students will consider how their lives compare with the lives of those who came Enlightenment
before them, how Judaism has evolved in every generation, and how the decisions 11. Revolution and Emancipation
of our forebears to adapt Judaism to their times and circumstances influence our 12. Judaism and the Modern World
own decisions today. 13. The Rise of Antisemitism
14. U.S. Jewry, 1820–1890
The History of the Jewish People, Volume 1 •190 $14.95 VOLUME 2 CONTENTS
Teacher’s Guide, Vol. 1 •191 $24.95 1. East European Jewry, 1881–1914
The History of the Jewish People, Volume 2 •192 $14.95 2. The Great Migration
Teacher’s Guide, Vol. 2 •193 $24.95 3. Jewish Nationalism and Zionism
4. World War I
5. At Home in the U.S., 1920–1940
6. The British Mandate
7. Europe Between the Wars
8. The Holocaust
9. T he Birth of the Modern State of Israel
10. “Making It” in America,” 1945–1965
11. The Diaspora Consolidates
12. Israel in Our Time
13. American Jewry Today

The Jewish History Observer  9–adult

by Stephen Sheinkin

Supplement your Jewish history curriculum with
these four engaging magazines. Each 16-page
volume contains newspaper-style articles in a
contemporary style introduced with off offbeat
headlines that grab students’ attention. Dozens
of illustrations, maps, and timelines provide a
compelling presentation of historical events
from the Exodus from Egypt through 1900.

Volume 1: The Challenge of Volume 3: The Challenge EXTRA DISCOUNT
Becoming a People of Living in Two Worlds
SAVE! ON COMBINED ISSUES!
Exodus from Egypt and entrance into Jewish life during the Middle Ages
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Displacement
Post Expulsion Jewish Enlightenment, Set of 4 Magazines •JHQ $13.95
Jewish life during Greek and Roman Development of Kabbalah, Yiddish,
periods and Reform Judaism SINGLE COPIES:

Volume 1 •740 $4.50

Volume 2 •741 $4.50

Volume 3 •742 $4.50

Volume 4 •743 $4.50

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Jewish Heritage HOLOCAUST| Grades 4–Adult

Hitler’s War Against the Jews

by David A. Altshuler

A young reader’s version of The War against the Jews: 1933–
1945, Lucy S. Dawidowicz’s monumental bestseller. When the
realities of the Holocaust begin to take shape in their minds,
young people face troubling questions. Here are the most
definitive answers that can be found in print.

Hitler’s War Against the Jews •222 $14.95

Ten Thousand Children The Number on My
Grandfather’s Arm
by Anne L. Fox and Eva Abraham Podietz
By David Adler
Between December 1938 and September 1939, ten thousand
children were rescued from Nazi-occupied territories and A young girl learns of her grandfather’s experience in
safely transported to England. This rescue was called the Auschwitz and then helps him overcome his sensitivity
Kindertransport, and the remarkable experiences of these about the number on his arm. This moving story gives young
children are brought to life in this collection of true first- children just enough information about the Holocaust
person accounts. without overwhelming them. Sydney Taylor Book Award.

Ten Thousand Children •648 $12.95 The Number on My Grandfather’s Arm •U380 $9.95

The Holocaust The Tattooed Torah

A History of Courage and Resistance This true story of the rescue and restoration of a small Torah
from Brno, Czechoslovakia, teaches the Holocaust not only
by Bea Stadtler as a period of destruction but also as an opportunity for
redemption.
In simple and moving words, this book for the intermediate
grades tells the story of the Holocaust, informing students The Tattooed Torah •U533 $9.95
without frightening or threatening them. At the heart of this
book are acts of courage and resistance by those who fought
against Hitler and kept the Jewish spirit alive.

The Holocaust: A History of Courage and Resistance •578 $12.95
Discussion Guide •257 $16.95

The Holocaust, the World, and the
Jews, 1933-1945

by Seymour Rossel

Students use their developing analytical skills to learn about
the holocaust the same way historians do: through primary
source materials. Great project resource that includes
excerpts from Nazi documents and transcripts, maps,
personal records, and diaries kept by victims.

The Holocaust,the World and the Jews •526 $14.95 ALSO AVAILABLE
Workbook •531 $6.95
Teacher’s Guide •532 $24.95

A Holocaust Reader Elie Wiesel

God, the Holocaust, and the Children of Israel

Edited by Lucy S. Dawidowicz Elie Wiesel •556 $20.00

These source documents were the basis for the author’s My Third Escape •R72990 $16.95
monumental War Against the Jews: 1933–1945. Fully
annotated, with an introduction recounting the My Third Escape
authentication of the documents.

A Holocaust Reader •236 $25.95

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Grades 6–9 | AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY Jewish Heritage

Challenge and Change
History of the Jews in America
6–9

by Dr. Shelley Kapnek Rosenberg

Developed by the Feinstein Center for American Jewish History,
the Challenge and Change series is ideal for your middle school
­history elective.

FEATURES INCLUDE:
l Reflect On It: Helps students ­understand the ­driving forces of

each historical era.
l Learn It: Definitions of key terms enable students to place each in

historical context.
l T hink About It: Provocative questions inspire ­students to develop their own

interpretations of events.
l C lick On It: Links to websites allow students to further explore each chapter topic.
l T imeline: Provides a clear sequence of historical events covered in each volume.

Book 1: Early Settlement Book 2: Civil War through the EDUCATOR’S DISCOUNT!
through Central European Rise of Zionism
Migration SAVE! Order all 3 volumes of Challenge
The second volume picks up with the
This concise presentation of the early Civil War (1860) and ends with the and Change and SAVE 25%!
years of American Jewish h­ istory role Americans played in Israel’s War
explores events from the expulsion of Independence (1948). It focuses on Challenge and Change •CCQ $26.95
from Spain (1492) to the settlement themes of growth and change—as •197 $11.95
in American cities from New York America developed in the 19th and Challenge and Change •778 $11.95
to Galveston (1880). Book 1 shows early 20th centuries, the American Complete Set (3 Volumes) •780 $11.95
how the Jews brought their religion, Jewish community grew and changed Book 1
traditions, languages, ­culture, and with it. Book 2
ideas to a new land. Book 3
Primary source material, including CONTENTS:
maps, letters, and supplementary 1. The Civil War and the Jews Teaching Guides for all three volumes
readings, bring history to life for 2. Immigration and Labor included with each order of five or more
­students. 3. American Jews and Zionism copies of each edition at no charge.

CONTENTS: Book 3: Jews of the Twentieth Book 1 Teaching Guide •198 FREE
1. Jews in the New World Century and Beyond
2. T he Revolutionary War and the New Book 2 Teaching Guide •779 FREE
This concluding book grapples with
Republic issues that confront the American Book 3 Teaching Guide •781 FREE
3. C entral European Jews Come to Jewish community today, including
Jews in politics, the spirituality Let Freedom Ring 5–7
America movement, and the changing role of
women in religious life. Students are by Seymour Rossel
Use these texts as resources invited to consider the effect their
for Project-Based Learning. own lives will have on the future of Transports students from pre-Colonial
American Jewry. America all the way to the present and asks
them to consider their own roles in the
next chapter of Jewish American history.

Let Freedom Ring •582 $10.95

Teacher’s Guide •606 $24.95

staff This Land
of Liberty
TIP

7–9

CONTENTS: by Helen Schwartz Kenvin
1. American Jews Enter the 20th
ALSO AVAILABLE A history of America’s Jews told using
Century authentic family records. Re-examine US
My People 2. Jews in Post–War America history through Jewish eyes. Great project
3. Being Jewish in America Today resource.
Abba Eban’s History of the Jews, Vol. 2

My People •280 $14.95 This Land of Liberty •421 $11.95

Teacher’s Guide •462 $24.95

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Jewish Heritage VALUES & MITZVOT | Grades 3–12

My Jewish World Partners with God 3–4

An Introduction to Judaism by Gila Gevirtz

by Robert Thum and Susan Dworski 3–4 This ground-
breaking book
A holiday, life-cycle, and civics text all gives teachers
in one. and parents a
clear and com-
l T he rabbi, cantor, and educator — fortable way to
what they do and how we interact introduce Jewish
with them concepts of God
to children.
Count Me In l T he synagogue, community center,
Jewish Wisdom in Action senior center, and summer camp— With stories from our tradition, modern
why we go and what we do there photographs, vibrant illustrations, and
inventive activities, children explore
by Gila Gevirtz 5–7 l The Bible, Sefer Torah, mezuzah, ideas of God and holiness and discover
and menorah—how we use them a Jewish vocabulary for thinking and
Traditional stories, source material and what they mean talking about God.
from sacred texts, and critical-thinking
activities help awaken students to My Jewish World •478 $12.95
Judaism’s ethical under-pinnings and Teacher’s Guide •489 $24.95
the connection between Judaism and
their own lives. The Social CHILDREN WILL LEARN:
Action Manual
Students explore Jewish values X W e cannot know what God looks like, but
through their everyday relationships Six Steps to Repairing the World we can see the things God creates
and decision-making.
X We are all made in God’s image
VALUES EXPLORED: by Rabbi Noah Zvi Farkas 8–12
X Life is a miracle, and all life is holy
1. Wisdom and Action 7. Judging These six The
workshops Social Action X Our souls connect us to each other and
2. Life 8. Possessions expand teens’ to God
Manual
3. Free Will 9. Argument Partners with God •580 $13.95
understanding of Teacher’s Edition •595 $24.95
4. Persistence 10. Peace
why doing social
5. Study 11. Balance action is important Living as Partners

6. Community and show how
to successfully
Count Me In •194 $12.95 plan, execute, and Six Steps with God 4–6
Teaching Guide •195 $16.95 to Repairing

the World

evaluate a social Rabbi Noah Zvi Farkas by Gila Gevirtz

The God Book: SAM_Cover_designsample_r2.indd 3 2/26/10 7:16:25 AM Building on the
concepts and
A Necessarily Incomplete action project or initiative. Along vocabulary of
Look at the Essence of God the way, teens learn Hebrew terms personal faith
within social action, study Jewish introduced in
texts that highlight social action, Partners with
By Rabbi Paul Yedwab 7–8 and read success stories of teenagers God, this second
volume is a guide
Not a theology who created powerful social action to Jewish life.
textbook, but a initiatives.
book of texts and
“an antidote to CONTENTS: Students will learn how we honor our
premature atheism.” Covenant and add to life’s holiness
The God Book’s 1. What Is Social Action? by performing mitzvot such as
engaging format 2. Getting to the Issue giving tzedakah, studying Torah, and
encourages creative 3. Looking for Needs to Choose a Project observing Shabbat by meeting ancient
thinking about God. 4. Putting Your Project into Action prophets and sages, such as Isaiah and
In addition to primary 5. Doing and Assessing Your Project Rabbi Akiba, as well as modern heroes,
sources in both Hebrew and English, 6. Living a Life of Social Action such as Golda Meir and Abraham
each chapter features a “My God Diary,” Joshua Heschel.
in which students can write about The Social Action Manual •773 $10.50
their feelings, thoughts, doubts and
affirmations about the “Unknowable.” Limited volumes of Living as Partners with God •614 $13.95
Basic Judaism for Young People
The God Book •U183 $13.95 are available in our online store. Teacher’s Edition •621 $24.95

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Grades 3–12 | VALUES & MITZVOT Jewish Heritage

Making a Difference

Putting Jewish Spirituality into
Action, One Mitzvah at a Time

by Bradley Shavit Artson and Gila Gevirtz 7–9

Presents both
ethical and
ritual mitzvot
with practical
and creative
suggestions on
how to observe
A Kid’s Mensch Jewish Heroes, them. Includes
Handbook Jewish Values the stories of
Step by Step to a Lifetime Jewish teens
by Barry L. Schwartz who have made a difference in their
of Jewish Values 5–8 communities through mitzvah projects.

by Scott E. Blumenthal 3–4 Spanning the worlds of sports, science, Making a Difference •712 $11.95
film, and politics, Jewish Heroes, Jewish Teaching Guide •713 $16.95
Why should I be nice to my sister? Is it Values introduces the Jewish heroes of
okay to criticize a friend? What does
it mean that I am “created in God’s yesterday and today to those of tomorrow. Bridge to Our
Students discover how to live Jewish values Tradition: Pirkei Avot
image”? by reliving some of the most dramatic
moments of the twentieth century with
At an age when students
are thinking critically famous Jews, including: Sandy Koufax, by Nachama Moskowitz 6-8
about right and wrong, Golda Meir, Hannah Senesh, and Steven
the importance of the Spielberg. Help students navigate the complicated
choices they make, and journey of Jewish character
the role of Judaism Eyewitness accounts capture the immediacy development by providing accessible
in their lives, A Kid’s of each climactic event, and the “Jewish translations to selection of essential
Mensch Handbook Heroes Hall of Fame” shows students how rabbinic texts. Organized thematically,
provides answers. Your students can they can fulfill core Jewish values in their the Hebrew of all texts is also
join Izzy, the Mensch-in-Training, as he own lives. provided. The methodology stresses a
explores Jewish answers to some of cooperative hevruta learning style and
life’s toughest questions. Includes real- Jewish Heroes, Jewish Values •615 $13.95 helps students learn the important skill
life examples, intriguing questionnaires, Teacher’s Guide •633 $24.95

Women of Valor of asking questions of text.

Bridge to Our Tradition •U060 $13.95

and fun surveys. by Sheila Segal 5–8 To Learn is To Do

A Kid’s Mensch Handbook •700 $12.95 Eight twentieth-century women, 5-6
exemplifying the best in Jewish leadership,
Teaching Guide •701 $16.95 are profiled here, together with their roles in This text-based study of tikkun
accomplishments such as the trade union olam using Torah, commentary, and
Lesson Plan Manual movement, the birth of Israel, and the
(24 step-by-step active lessons) •932 $24.95

Yiddish theater. other primary sources makes direct

Women of Valor •612PB $11.95 connections between text study
and Jewish living. The focus on the
organizations, traditions, and rituals that
Tzedakah, Gemilut help us carry out those values provides
Chasadim, and Ahavah roadmap of tikkun olam.

To Learn is To Do •U545 $9.95

by Joel Lurie Grishaver and Beth Huppin

Practical action projects and detailed analysis of seven
mitzvot are supplemented by ancient and modern texts.
Includes logs for recording feelings and experiences.

Tzedakah, Gemilut Chasadim, and Ahavah •A139 $7.95

Leader’s Guide •A140 $6.95

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Adult | MARRIAGE Ritual & Practice

Meeting at the Well: Aleph Bet of Marriage:

A Jewish Guide to Being Engaged Journeying Toward Commitment

by Daniel Judson and Nancy H. Weiner Help couples explore their
differing perspectives, families
For people who wish to transform of origin, and expectations for
their engagement from simply marriage, while heightening skills
a period of planning details to a in communication, negotiation,
meaningful passage in their lives, and conflict resolution. Each
Meeting at the Well is the ideal section begins with text-based
guide, using the wisdom and study linking past with present
traditions of Judaism to begin to help couples create safe and
building their life together. loving Jewish homes that reflect
Drawing from a wealth of Jewish their joint spiritual aims.
texts and traditions, this one-of- Helpful to all couples who are joining their lives together,
a-kind resource is a must-have for including same-sex couples. Suitable for small and large
any couple planning a Jewish life congregations.
together. Also makes an excellent gift from clergy to couples.

Meeting at the Well •U258 $17.95 Aleph Bet of Marriage •U023 $17.95

Love Tales of the Talmud The Bride and Groom
Handbook
by Edwin Goldberg
Love Tales of the Talmud Many people see the Talmud Everything the engaged couple needs to know about the
as a dry compendium of legal Jewish marriage ceremony. Welcome new couples into
opinions, but it actually represents Jewish life and your congregation.
a rich repository of literature
encompassing all aspects of the l S electing a date and location for the wedding
world of the great Rabbinic Sages. l What is a ketubah? A huppah?
Love Tales of the Talmud presents a l A step-by-step guide to a Jewish wedding
window into this world. Featuring l Life as Jewish newlyweds
original texts, translations, The perfect gift for the soon-to-be-wed couple.
commentary, and study questions,
this accessible introduction to The Bride and Groom Handbook •476 $8.95
the study of Rabbinic literature
explores classic Jewish wisdom on
love and relationships.

•U251 $17.95

Ketubot

Also available:
Beautiful ketubot by Risa Towbin
Aqua, each in traditional Hebrew with
egalitarian English text, and printed in
vibrant color on parchment paper.

Each 11” x 17” ketubah is folded to
8½” x 11” and comes with a white
presentation envelope. See page 131.

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Ritual & Practice HOLIDAYS & LIFE CYCLE | Family

The Gateways Shabbat A Spiritual Journey Family Shabbat
Family Companion
The Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Families will appreciate these helpful
by Rebecca Redner Handbook guides to home celebration.

A guide to both the practical issues of For the Family:
becoming a bar or bat mitzvah and the Shabbat Blessings
spiritual and emotional significance of this
milestone. This durable 4-page
color folder provides
l T he history, order, and importance of the the blessings and ­rituals
ceremony for celebrating Shabbat
at home, in Hebrew
l T he structure of the prayer service with transliteration and
l B asic synagogue vocabulary English translation, as
well as step-by-step
A Spiritual Journey •551 $8.95 ­instructions for parents.

The Jewish Holiday INCLUDES:
Home Companion 1. Friday night checklist
2. B lessing over the Shabbat candles
A Parent’s Guide to Family 3. Kiddush
Celebration 4. Havdalah
5. Blessing of the children
This concise introduction to Jewish family
celebration is the ideal book to present Packaged in sets of 10, these folders
tor­ eligious school parents and new are perfect to send home use in family
synagogue members. education programs.

l Introduction to the holidays For the Family Folders
Pkg. of 10
Everyone has a place at the l H ome rituals for the holidays •730 $15.95
Shabbat table.
l H oliday recipes Let’s Discover Shabbat
Families with children of all abilities and
disabilities are invited to share in a Shabbat Jewish Family Home •566 $8.95 Introduce young ­children to the traditions
dinner celebration that is accessible for Companion and rituals of Shabbat with these 4-page
everyone. Includes background for parents; color folders.
Shabbat blessings over candles, wine, The Jewish Mourner’s
and challah; short stories and Shabbat Handbook Carefully crafted to hold the interest of
songs. Shabbat conversation starters early readers and nonreaders alike, each
and other family-friendly activities invite In the face of death, we can find comfort folder is a self-contained thematic unit.
participation. Each blessing’s meaning and security in knowing that the Jewish See page 62.
is illuminated by the use of picture tradition offers a set of mourning rituals
communication symbols developed by to help us through our grief. This guide Look at Me:
Mayer-Johnson,™ to assist individuals in blends consolation with information. I Can Celebrate Shabbat
overcoming their speech, language, and
learning challenges. More than 30 vibrant l W hat happens at the funeral service? Introduces the key vocabulary of Shabbat,
photos bring the celebration to life. including Shabbat Candles, Kiddush,
l W hat is Kaddish? H. allah, Day of Rest, and Havdalah.
This easy-to-hold, concise Shabbat See page 26.
companion is respectful to all participants, l H ow is shiva observed?
whatever their abilities, and ensures that Day of Days: Creating Family
all can take part meaningfully in Shabbat l W hat is yahrtzeit? Shabbat Through Song
observance in the home in as little as 10
minutes or as much as 45 minutes. Jewish Mourner’s •528 $8.95 This CD of ten songs and blessings,
Handbook together with accompanying booklet, will
Gateways Shabbat •996 $7.95 guide families as they create their own,
Generation to Generation meaningful Shabbat experiences.
See page 134.
Jewish Families Talk about Death
Do It Yourself Shabbat
Produced by Academy Award–winning Sue
Marx Films, this 35-minute video is an ideal This guide explains each of the four prayers
resource for an adult education session, recited on Erev Shabbat and suggests
high school study unit, or youth group alternate ways to incorporate them into
program. various family settings. The blessings
are presented in English, Hebrew, and
Generation to Generation •704 $29.95 transliteration.

Learn Kaddish on your iPhone with Do It Yourself Shabbat •U151 $3.95
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Tradition! Family | HOLIDAYS & LIFE CYCLE Ritual & Practice

Celebration and Ritual in Jewish Life The Rhythm of Jewish Time

An Introduction to Holidays and Life Cycle Events

Compiled, edited, and with additional material by Vicki L. Weber

Here, at last, is the ultimate one-volume how-
to handbook for ­living a Jewish life, a must for
every Jewish home. With its comprehensive
walk through the Jewish calendar and life cycle,
enriched by dozens of explanatory photographs,
The Rhythm of Jewish Time helps families bring
Jewish tradition into their homes.
An ideal gift from the congregation to its new
families.

The Rhythm of Jewish Time •673 $16.95

Compiled, edited, and with additional material
by Vicki L. Weber

A feast for the eyes and for the Jewish
soul. This lavish, 256-page full-color visual
reference book contains all the whats,
wheres, whys, and hows of Jewish living.
With its comprehensive, step-by-step
walk through the Jewish calendar and life
cycle, this elegant book will help bring the
richness of Jewish tradition to your life.

Tradition! is divided into three sections: Celebrating H. anukkah
Jewish Life Cycle explains the meaning
of the Jewish practices and customs of This handy and durable four-page, laminated folder contains full instructions
basic life cycle events, such as marriage, for setting up and lighting your Hanukkah menorah plus all the blessings
having a baby, and mourning the death you need—in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation. Includes the
of a loved one. Jewish Holidays explores story of Hanukkah, notes on how and why we celebrate, and all the rules for a
the history and customs of the feasts, rousing game of dreidle.
fasts, and festivals that mark the Jewish
calendar. Jewish Home Observance Celebrating Hanukkah •849 $6.95
presents the basic ritual objects, blessings,
songs, and foods that make each holiday Celebrating Passover
unique, providing Hebrew blessings with
transliteration, holiday rituals, popular
recipes, and much more.

An important resource for any library, this Organize and lead a stress-free Passover seder with this handy and durable
beautiful book also makes a perfect gift. six-page, laminated folder. All the essential elements of the Passover seder
are included, with blessings provided in Hebrew, transliteration, and English
Tradition (hardcover) •709 $15.00 translation. It’s perfect for those with young families or new to celebrating
Passover in their own homes.

Celebrating Passover •848 $6.95

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Ritual & Practice FAMILY | Passover

Simply Seder

A Haggadah and Passover Planner

by Dena Neusner,  |  Illustrations by Julie Wohl

Wonderful
Teaching Tool!

Plan and host a Passover seder with confidence— CONTENTS:
even if it is your first! The Simply Seder Passover Haggadah includes:
Create a memorable, meaningful evening with Simply Seder: l Clear directions for seder leaders
A Passover Haggadah. Clear directions, fully transliterated l T ransliterations of Hebrew passages
Hebrew, simple explanations of time-honored rituals, and l C olorful artwork that matches the steps of the seder
thought-provoking discussion starters will help you lead a l O ptional readings and discussion questions
seder your guests will appreciate. l Modern additions, such as Miriam’s Cup
Your complete seder can take as little as 30 minutes. Feeling l Gender-sensitive language
more expansive? Add in some of the suggested readings and
activities to create an even richer experience. The Simply Seder Planner includes:
Want help getting ready for the big night? Turn the book l P lan-ahead checklist
over for Planning Your Passover Seder, your guide to creating a l Preparing the seder plate
foolproof, memorable seder, including plan-ahead checklists, l Seder table checklist
activities for children, ideas for encouraging participation, and l Activities for children
more. l Personalizing your seder service
Find additional resources, including music, practice for the l E ncouraging participation
Four Questions, and yummy recipes for traditional foods right l S earching for chameitz
online by visiting www.behrmanhouse.com/passover.

Simply Seder •883 $6.95

SAVE! Quantity Discounts Available
for Schools and Congregations!
Celebrating Passover
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EDUCATION MODEL
The Family (and Frog!)
SEDERS! Haggadah

by Karen Rostoker-Gruber and Rabbi Ron Isaacs | Illustrated by Jackie Urbanovic

Frogs in the Bed Introducing a new guest to the Passover table to hop, er,
help families celebrate—and it’s not Elijah
by Ann D. Koffsky based on the song by Shirley Cohen Steinberg Take a traditional Haggadah text, and add vibrant and
historical artworks, engaging activities, and compelling
Author and illustrator Ann Koffsky tracked down songwriter thought questions and activities. Add a hopping, wise-
Shirley Cohen Steinberg, who created the perennial Passover cracking frog to its pages, and you get the Family (and Frog!)
favorite “One Morning, (The Frog Song).” The result is Frogs in Haggadah.
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A humorously illustrated version of the song is followed by seder. Frog says the four questions, bathes in the salt water,
activities that connect children to touchpoints in the seder, runs from the ten plagues, pops up from behind the pages,
helping them gain an understanding of what is happening demands more grape juice, (followed by spilling said grape
around them. Includes pre-holiday crafts, an age appropriate juice all over the page), and generally makes the whole seder
telling of the Passover story, the Four Questions, and quiet more fun for everyone.
table activities matched to sections of the seder. Can be used The underlying text and content of this Haggadah is
with any haggadah. wonderfully compelling, with clear instructions, fun game
Frogs in the Bed can be used before Passover to build suggestions, checklists, transliterations, and everything else
anticipation and teach about the holiday, and during the one might need to create a traditional (but not too long!–Frog)
seder itself to help keep children engaged. It’s perfect for and enjoyable seder experience.
family and intergenerational seders and, again, it works with
any haggadah. It can also be used as the centerpiece of a SPECIAL FEATURES:
model seder for your youngest students and even as part of a l Seder checklist to help prepare in advance
family Passover program. Sheet music is included. l Photo diagram demonstrating the seder plate set-up
l Clear directions for leaders and participants
WITH FROGS IN THE BED CHILDREN l Transliterations of Hebrew passages
WILL BE ABLE TO: l Gender-sensitive language
l S ing along to “One Morning (The Frog Song)” l Fun activities to enrich your seder
l Discussion starters
l E xplore seder plate symbols l Lively retelling of the Passover story
l Favorite Passover songs in Hebrew, English, and
l R ecite the Four Questions
transliteration
l S olve the afikoman crafts l Frog! (Need we say more?)

l C reate pre-holiday crafts

l Welcome Elijah with a sparkly cup

Frogs in the Bed •913 $7.95

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Ritual & Practice PASSOVER | Family

The Gateways Haggadah

A Seder for the Whole Family

by Rebecca Redner

Everyone has a place at the Passover table.

The Gateways Haggadah welcomes families with children of “It is not hard to imagine The Gateways
all abilities and disabilities to a Passover celebration that is Haggadah quickly becoming indispensable in
accessible for the whole family. Step-by-step directions for
every element of the Passover seder are clearly illustrated Jewish families, day schools and synagogue
with more than 70 vibrant photographs. religious schools in search of greater inclusion

Each blessing and song is illuminated by the use of over of children with educational needs.”
150 picture communication symbols developed by Mayer-
Johnson,™ the leading creator of symbol-adapted special —DAVID A.M. WILENSKY, JTA
education materials to assist individuals in overcoming their
speech, language, and learning challenges. In this way, seder
participants can experience Passover through clear, direct
language and through rich and varied images.

This easy-to-hold, concise Haggadah is respectful to all
participants, whatever their abilities, and ensures that all can
take part meaningfully in a complete Passover seder that
lasts about 30 minutes.

A Guide for Educators and Parents is available free as a
download from our website.

Gateways: Access to Jewish Education (www.jgateways.org)
provides high quality special education services to enable
children with diverse learning needs to participate
meaningfully in Jewish life.

The Gateways Haggadah •929 $9.95

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Family | PASSOVER Ritual & Practice

Family Haggadah A complete
Seder
A Seder for All Generations
in 30-45
by Elie M. Gindi  |  Commentary by Rabbi Lee T. Bycel minutes!

With its easy-to-follow format and glorious, colorful illustrations, this
is the ideal choice for a home seder attended by lots of children or a
congregational model seder. In just 40 pages, Family Haggadah presents all
the key elements of the seder in a way that will charm everyone at the table.

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
l Vibrant images of ancient and contemporary artifacts
l Photographs of modern children celebrating Passover TRY IT!
l New traditions and innovations, including Miriam’s Cup Learn the four questions
l Popular children’s Passover songs
Conduct a proper seder, enjoy group discussion and learning opportunities, on your phone!
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For families with children of all ages, For families with children of Season of Renewal
those new to hosting Passover varying abilities a family
haggadah
Simply Seder Gateways Haggadah
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l 48 color pages, 30-60 minutes l 64 color pages, 30 minutes
l P lanning guide included l Pictograms help pre-readers SOR_cvr_new_v3a_revised2.indd 1
l Links to songs and recipes online l T ransliteration of all blessings and songs
l Transliteration encourages l Parent and Educator guide available free For adults who prefer a traditional
seder
participation For families with elementary
l Hebrew provided for all blessings school children, model seders, Gates of Freedom
congregational family seders Haggadah
Intergenerational Seders
Season of Renewal l 128 black and white pages, 90+ minutes
Family (and Frog!) l Traditional language and approach
Haggadah l 40 color pages, 30-45 minutes l Music for 16 blessings
l Large format l H ebrew throughout, matched line by
l 56 color pages, 30-45 minutes l P lagues illustrated in light hearted, child-
l Large format line with English translation
l English text with blessings in Hebrew friendly way l Selected blessings transliterated
l Full transliteration
and transliteration l Hebrew provided
l Full text of Chad Gadya and Echad Mi
For families with teenagers, young
Yode’a adults, youth group and college group
l And Frog! (of course) seders, interfaith seders

Family Haggadah The New American
Haggadah
l 40 color pages, 30-45 minutes
l Large format l 112 black and white pages, 90 minutes
l Plagues illustrated in light hearted, l Addresses broad themes of slavery and

child-friendly way freedom in modern and ancient times
l Transliteration of all blessings and l Gender neutral language and some

songs modern rituals
l Some Hebrew provided l Hebrew throughout; some blessings

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Adult Study JEWISH BELIEF AND PRACTICE | Grades 7–Adult

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Grades 7–Adult | JEWISH BELIEF AND PRACTICE Adult Study

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Adult Study HEBREW | Adult

PRIMERS MODERN LANGUAGE

The New Reading Hebrew Contemporary Hebrew

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The New Reading Hebrew •728 $17.95 This three-volume course is the ideal Hebrew program
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Hineni is now available revised into Gilboa, Ephraim Kishon,
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MODERN LANGUAGE

A Taste of Hebrew Learn Hebrew Today:
Alef-Bet for Adults
by Rabbi Aaron Starr
This popular one-book approach to learning Hebrew
Curious about Hebrew but not ready is designed for adults who want to use Hebrew when
to take the plunge? A Taste of Hebrew is celebrating Judaism at home and in the synagogue. Learn
the perfect way to learn the letters and how to pronounce the Hebrew letters and vowels, so you
vowels without being overwhelmed can read over thirty essential Hebrew blessings and prayers.
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includes interesting extras like brief
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A Taste of Hebrew •U013 $12.95

A Taste of Text: Aleph Isn’t Tough:

An Introduction to Talmud and Midrash An Introduction to Hebrew for Adults

by Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs This is the first step in the Hebrew for Adults program
designed for those with no knowledge of the Hebrew
This introduction to the study of Jewish alphabet. It is designed for English-speaking adults
texts guides students in the reading, who primarily encounter the Hebrew language through
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Hebrew READINESS | Grades K–1

Let’s Discover the Alef Bet

by Sarah Feldman

Young children learn the names and sounds of the letters Each set includes a review folder and a Family Education
of the alef bet in this colorful set of 4-page folders, one for folder, featuring a letter to parents, learning games, and alef
each letter. Presented in the order of the alef bet, each folder bet playing cards. Children will enjoy marking their progress
introduces one letter. on the alef bet chart and using the Hebrew picture dictionary
to reinforce letter recognition. Students receive the beautiful
As they learn the letters of the alef bet, students develop a certificate of completion.
basic Jewish vocabulary. Bayit teaches bet, shofar teaches
shin. Important cultural concepts are also explained. What is TEACHING GUIDE
kept inside the aron kodesh? What are the ritual objects we Includes Learning at Home letters to photocopy and
use to make havdalah? send home for family participation, and Family Education
Experiences with enrichment activities to reinforce and
LET’S DISCOVER THE ALEF BET WILL: expand upon the ­material in the folders.
l Introduce the names and sounds of the Hebrew letters
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l Playful exercises and clever riddles to engage the child’s

artistic and creative interests
l In School or At Home—an activity to be used in the

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