2020
BEHRMAN HOUSE
RITUAL
ENRICHING
JEWISH LIVES
CULTURE CREATIVITY
EDUCATION
What Is Creativity?
Creativity is about drawing pretty
pictures, right?
It can be. But it’s not just about art.
It could be composing a song.
Dancing up a storm.
Or it could be seeing something—
anything—in a new way.
That’s creativity.
KING DAVID
When we are creative, we can express ourselves
and inspire others with our ideas. Movie
director Steven Spielberg made blockbuster
movies unlike anything people had seen before.
The ancient King David wrote poetry.
Both used their creativity. In Hebrew we call
this y’tziratiyut. Hard to say, weird to spell, cool
to ponder.
Steven Spielberg
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By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Illustrated by
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TABLE OF CONTENTS A Letter from the Publisher
NEW RELEASES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13 Dear Friends and Colleagues,
JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–53
Our challenge—and yours: how do we engage children
Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–19 and adults in their Judaism in ways that meet their needs
T’filah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20–21 and provide meaning in their lives. In our schools. In our
Youth Engagement/Social Action. . . . . . . . . . . 22–23 synagogues. And in Jewish homes everywhere.
Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–29
Bible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–35 You are reading this in the midst of one of our most
Jewish & Me Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 expansive publishing programs ever, as we seek to meet
Let’s Discover Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37–39 that challenge. The cover of this catalog reflects that
Let’s Explore Judaism Magazines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 breadth, with innovations in four areas: Education, Ritual,
Let’s Celebrate Magazines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Culture, and Stories. Nearly two dozen new releases
Jewish Identity & Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–42 supporting lifelong Jewish connection and engagement.
Values and Mitzvot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
God 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Two releases use biography to help tweens and young
Food, The Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45–46 teens recognize and build on their own character
History, Holocaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47–49 strengths. They explore ways to develop resilience and a
CHAI Curriculum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50–51 strong sense of self as emerging, autonomous individuals
APPLES & HONEY PRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54–63 learning to define themselves and make their way in the
FAMILY & GENERAL INTEREST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64–74 world.
Children’s Books & Stories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64–66
Coloring & Crosswords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 The Hero in Me, for CREATIVITY
Parenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 grades 4-6, highlights
Marriage & Intermarriage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Cooking & Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70–71 dozens of Jewish What Is Creativity?
Aging and Wisdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 heroes (including
RITUAL & PRACTICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76–87 contemporary kids Creativity is about drawing pretty
Passover Haggadot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78–85 as well as Biblical pictures, right?
Liturgy, Prayer Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86–87 and modern figures) It can be. But it’s not just about art.
B’nai Mitzvah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88–91 It could be composing a song.
ADULT STUDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92–97 Dancing up a storm.
HEBREW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96–130 Or it could be seeing something—
Pre-Primer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98–101 anything—in a new way.
Primer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102–107 That’s creativity.
Practice, Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108–109
Hebrew in Harmony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110–114 KING DAVID
Kol Yisrael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Hineni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116–119 When we are creative, we can express ourselves
Mitkadem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 and inspire others with our ideas. Movie
Modern Hebrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122–130 director Steven Spielberg made blockbuster
Chaverim B’Ivrit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128–129 movies unlike anything people had seen before.
EDUCATOR RESOURCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131–140 The ancient King David wrote poetry.
Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132–135
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Both used their creativity. In Hebrew we call
this y’tziratiyut. Hard to say, weird to spell, cool
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BEHRMAN HOUSE
And there is nothing like a wonderful children’s as the kids move out of the house and we have both
story to bring us back to the core of what we do. This more time and the energy to use it. Rabbi Laura Geller,
year’s releases from Apples & Honey Press include together with Richard Siegel z’l, help us reimagine that
a Persian princess, Bible stories in yoga poses, a child stage as a time to focus on personal growth in areas from
comforted by her parents during a thunderstorm, two self to family, to service, to legacy.
unusual retellings of Noah’s ark, the story of the first bat
mitzvah, a family celebrating Sukkot, a dog celebrating And Positive Judaism:
Hanukkah, and a zombie—taking a vacation. You can For a Life of Well-Being
see them all beginning on p. 54. and Happiness helps us
draw on Jewish culture
For emerging Hebrew learners, we and wisdom, combined
have a collection of dialogues, games, with the science of positive
and challenges developed by language psychology, to answer our
specialist Dina Maiben in Shalom, longing for connection and
Reader: 65 Hebrew Activities to Show meaning in our modern world.
What You Know. Hebrew learners need
opportunities to show their growing In a stunning reimagining of Holocaust
accomplishment in ways that feel authentic. For those commemoration, Light from the
who wonder how to keep kids engaged as they sharpen Darkness: A Ritual for Holocaust
their skills this will provide real help. Remembrance answers the question
of how to observe and remember as we lose the last of
On the digital front, those using our Hebrew in the survivors. This sensitive and poignant guide to a
Harmony app, hosted by the extraordinary Noah 45-minute seder-like experience for groups of all kinds
Aronson and Eliana Light, will find a new, simpler will move you. You must take a look.
sign-in with easier access to songs and videos, and
a streamlined setup. We have also re-engineered the Sadly, we must also take a clear-eyed look at modern
highly popular Alef Bet Quest so you can use it on anti-Semitism, which Ruth Halimi does in her stark
mobile devices and tablets. And we have completed the memoir, 24 Days: The Kidnapping and Murder of Ilan
Digital Companion for Chaverim B’Ivrit. It’s free for Halimi, co-published with the Anti-Defamation League.
the coming year, so make sure you try it out to see how Chronicling as only a mother can the brutal murder of
authentic Hebrew videos can reinforce learning. her son in 2006, this work looks French anti-Semitism
in its face and places it in the context of modern-day
For those of us of “a certain age” (wistful sigh) Getting America.
Good at Getting Older offers insight and humor in
exploring the new meaning, renewal of energy, and Of course, this year’s releases are just a part of the
opportunity for growth and adventure that we can find more than 1,200 titles we have in print, all part of
our commitment to help create and sustain lifelong
engagement with Jewish thought, Jewish practice,
Jewish life.
Best wishes.
David E. Behrman
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New Releases HEBREW | Grades 3–5
Shalom, Reader Use Your Hebrew
65 Hebrew Activities to Here are some sample goals that can help you think
Show What You Know
by Dina Maiben PRAYER SKILLS AND MEANING:
Become comfortable participants in and leaders of
Hebrew-based rituals and worship with an understanding
of the meaning and value of prayer
Let’s Discover the Alef Bet
Introduce the look and sounds of the
letters
K–2
Alternative: Sam the Detective
Practice new decoding skills in a meaningful way. Shalom Alef Bet
They’ve learned to decode. Now what? Support letter recognition in
Build students’ confidence and vocabulary with simple preparation for decoding
stories and games that provide a balance between ease and 2–3
challenge. Each of the 10 chapters in Shalom, Reader include Alternatives: Let’s Learn Alef Bet;
short dialogues, stories, and activities that are built on simple Kadimah
Jewish cultural vocabulary that both repeats from chapter to
chapter and grows in complexity. By the end, students will Shalom Uvrachah
have expanded their skills and can easily transition into any Introduce decoding (with or without
reading or prayer learning program. writing) based on cultural and prayer
Easily complements oral Hebrew programs by using words
common words and phrases students are likely to have 3–5
encountered, while gaining competence in recognizing sight Supplement: Shalom Hebrew App
words. Alternatives: Shalom Hebrew;
Z’man Likro; Derech Binah;
SPECIAL FEATURES Alef Bet Quest
l Activities using various learning modalities, such as partner
Hebrew in Harmony
(chevruta) games and role play Integrate liturgical and popular music
l Mix of cultural and traditional vocabulary with prayer practice, prayer meaning,
and reading mastery
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 4-6
Dina Maiben directs the Hebrew programs at Gratz College. Supplements: Making T’fillah
A nationally recognized Hebrew education expert, she has Meaningful; Ten Minute Hebrew Reader
authored more than 19 books, including Alef Bet Quest and Alternatives: Hineni; Mitkadem; Z’Man
Z’man Likro. L’Tefillah; Kol Yisrael
Shalom, Reader •2062 $7.95
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CHOOSING MATERIALS Hebrew
Goals to Choose Appropriate Materials
through choices appropriate for your objectives. HEBREW IN LIFELONG LEARNING:
Begin learning Hebrew at any age
HEBREW IN JEWISH LIFE:
Explore Hebrew through multi-sensory experiences
to discover the roles Hebrew plays in Jewish life
Sing-Along Alef Bet, EARLY EXPLORATION
Unlimited Alef Bet App
Let’s Discover the Alef Bet
Gently introduce Hebrew sounds Ready Set Go Alef Bet
Kadimah
K–1 Hebrew Alive!
Alternatives: Let’s Discover the Alef Bet, K–4
Sam the Detective
Alef Bet Quest LATE DECODING
Decoding practice that showcases Shalom Hebrew
Hebrew’s connection to Israel Shalom Hebrew App
Hineni Express
3–4 5–7
Supplement: Ten Minute Hebrew Reader;
Alef Bet Quest Companion Reader
Shalom Ivrit and Audio CD; ADULT
Shalom Ivrit Prayer Companions
Introduce real-life vocabulary and The New Reading Hebrew
simple grammar with stories, songs, and Shalom Hebrew
basic conversation. Add selected prayer Shalom Hebrew App
practice to show the role of Hebrew in Learn Hebrew Today
synagogue life Aleph Isn’t Tough
4–6 Hineni Prayerbook Hebrew
Alternatives: Ulpan Alef, Ulpan Bet; for Adults
Let’s Talk Hebrew Roots, Jewish Routes
8–Adult
Hebrew Roots, Jewish Routes
Dive into the significance of Hebrew in “If you don’t know where you are
the lives of Jews and Judaism. Includes going any road will get you there.”
19 innovative “Wordshops” that
highlight examples of how the three- —LEWIS CARROLL
letter Hebrew roots are the building
blocks of the language.
12–Adult
Why do you want your learners to engage with Hebrew?
When you and your community stakeholders answer this question you establish a clear rationale for your Hebrew program.
This leads to greater clarity in the goals you set and the benchmarks you develop, and provides the filter needed to structure
learning experiences, create effective lessons, and choose appropriate materials.
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New Releases CHARACTER AND VALUES | Grades 4–5
The Hero in Me
by Emma Berne
Developed in collaboration with Beit Hatfutsot: The Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.
COURAGE
CREATIVITY
What Is Courage?
KINDNESS Courage isn’t for me.
Courage is for soldiers.
What Is Creativity? Courage is for firefighters who run Queen Esther
into burning buildings.
Creativity is about drawing pretty I’m not courageous. I’m regular. We are courageous when we overcome our fears,
Right? of serious things, like dangerous situations, and
pictures, right? Think again. also of smaller things, like being embarrassed or
messing up.
It can be. But it’s not just about art.
It could be composing a song. Political prisoner Natan Sharansky faced down
the Soviet police at great personal risk and
Dancing up a storm. KING DAVID What Is Kindness? danger. The biblical Queen Esther confronted
a king, even when doing so meant she risked
Or it could be seeing something— Kindness is being nice. her life.
Right?
anything—in a new way. Well, yes. Of course!
But it’s so much more.
That’s creativity. When we are creative, we can express ourselves And…what does “being nice”
and inspire others with our ideas. Movie mean anyway?
director Steven Spielberg made blockbuster Dona Gracia Nasi Natan Sharansky and Queen Esther were strong
movies unlike anything people had seen before. inside, and that let them be strong outside too.
The ancient King David wrote poetry. Both When we show care and attention to everyone, In Hebrew we call this inner strength ometz
used their creativity. In Hebrew we call this no matter who they are, we are kind. Henrietta leiv—”courage of the heart.”
y’tziratiyut. Hard to say, weird to spell, cool Szold, the founder of Hadassah, brought
to ponder. medical care and social services to people who Most of us have lots of fears inside. Courage is
had none. Doña Gracia Nasi was one of the about not letting our fears stop us from acting,
wealthiest Jewish women of the Renaissance, from doing the right thing.
supporting synagogues and hospitals.
Most of us have lots of fears inside. Courage is Natan Sharansky
about not letting our fears stop us from acting, These women connected to others, saw their
from doing the right thing. needs, and worked to help them.
Steven Spielberg In Hebrew, we call this chesed. When someone
does chesed, it means they are taking actions
that will help someone else, rather than
themselves.
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Explore character-building through inspirational For example, the booklet about Fairness spotlights U.S.
profiles. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Mississippi
Meet a diverse array of Jewish heroes—from the Prophets civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and
and modern Jewish history to social activism and Michael Schwerner; and the prophet Isaiah; and Jacob Revels,
Hollywood—including young contemporary heroes, each of a young hero community organizer.
whom can serve as a role model to inspire young people to
be their best selves. Each shrink-wrapped set of The Hero in Me includes five
Explore how five key character strengths—Courage, booklets: one for each of the character traits.
Kindness, Creativity, Curiosity, and Fairness—develop in
others and in ourselves, told in 8-page booklets, each SPECIAL FEATURES
focused on one of the specific character traits. l What Would You Do? Students consider how they
would approach a situation similar to one that the hero
encountered.
l Work Your Muscles: Exercises for cultivating the trait
within yourself.
l In Their Words: Real quotes from the featured heroes
l From the Text: Text from Jewish tradition that touches on
the featured trait
l Listen Up: Songs that focus on traits, with digital links to
listen online.
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Grades 4–5 | CHARACTER AND VALUES New Releases
CURIOSITY FAIRNESS
What Is Curiosity? What Is Fairness?
Curiosity means asking lots of questions, like: “That’s not fair!” we sometimes say.
What are we hoping for when we say that?
How can I understand the world better? Why do we want things to be fair?
How does this or that happen? And what does “fairness” mean anyway?
Does it have to be this way?
What can I do to make it better? ISAIAH
MAIMONIDES When we treat all people with respect, in ways
that show we value them and recognize their
Curiosity means looking at the world with eyes humanity—that’s fairness.
that are alert. When we are curious, we ask Ruth Bader Ginsburg, associate justice of the
questions and seek out new ideas, new Supreme Court, worked for women’s rights,
experiences, and new people. first as an attorney and then as a judge. The
ancient prophet Isaiah argued that widows
Inventor Amit Goffer chose to explore how and orphans, the most vulnerable people,
he could help those who were paralyzed. He should be treated fairly.
investigated, asked questions, and eventually Both practiced justice, which is fairness in
invented the ReWalk, a device that helps people action. In Hebrew, we call justice tzedek.
with paralysis to move.
RUTH BADER GINSBERG
The philosopher Maimonides asked questions
all the time, which led him to come up with new
ways of thinking about complicated ideas. They
both showed curiosity, sakranut in Hebrew.
AMIT GOFER
ABOUT THE AUTHOR TEACHER’S GUIDE
Emma Carlson Berne has authored and ghostwritten more Each chapter includes:
than 120 books for young adult and middle-grade readers,
including for American Girl Publishing, Disney Lucasfilm, l Three scripted lessons, each about 35-50 minutes
Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, Lonely Planet Kids, and l Extended bios of the adult heroes featured in each booklet
National Geographic Kids. l Advice on how to customize lessons to account for time
ABOUT BEIT HATFUTSOT
The Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot tells constraints or to dig deeper into a specific topic
the entire, unique, and ongoing story of the Jewish people l A variety of learning modalities, such as small group work,
past, present, and future. Multiple platforms and programs
dedicated to reinforcing Jewish identity and passionate role-playing, art, and more
connection to the Jewish people highlight Jewish values, l Take-home activities for additional learning opportunities
history, achievements, culture, folklore and special capacity l “Taking it further” projects to extend the learning,
for celebration.
including online components
The Hero in Me •2056 $11.95
Teacher’s Guide •2057 $26.95
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New Releases CHARACTER BUILDING | Grades 6–8
The Failure Book
How 22 Extraordinary People Persisted to
Beat the Odds (and how you can too)
by Karen and Chad Lilly
Lily • Lily
What do The Failure Book: How 22 Extraordinary People Persisted to Beat the Odds (and how YOU can too)
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common?
They messed up. They miscalculated.
They made mistakes. They FAILED.
So did every one of the 22 extraordinary people in this book.
One couldn’t get into college and another lost several elections.
One was sent to prison and another had his factory blow up.
Yet when faced with failure, each found ways to persist,
beat the odds, and come out on top.
Learn their secrets. Dig into their stories of failure and
see how those failures led to success. Discover how
failure is something that you can harness to help you
find your success.
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Fail your way to success. CONTENTS
Help young people think about their relationship to Everybody Fails
adversity and learn to recognize their own strengths, Scientists
resilience, and grit. Advocates
Learn about accomplished people from every field and walk National Leaders
of life—including Albert Einstein, J.K. Rowling, and Michael Business Leaders
Jordan—who have each faced challenges, stumbling blocks, Athletes
and even outright failures in their lives before achieving Artists
great success. Keep Growing
From these inspirational profiles, young people will discover
how failure can actually serve as a tool that helps foster SPECIAL FEATURES
the growth that can ultimately lead to success. Drawing l Who Am I? Each story opens as a mystery, with examples
prompts, thought questions, and other engagement
activities after each profile encourage young people to of failure and mistakes and readers try to guess the source
apply the lessons of these extraordinary people to their own l Biography: 1-page description of each person
challenges and everyday experiences. l Try This: Activities that encourage critical thinking,
reflection, and goal setting
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Grades 6–8 | CHARACTER BUILDING New Releases
Albert Einstein “It’s not that I’m Who Amthe Chemist: I?
so smart, it’s just
(1879 – 1955) that I stay with
problems longer.”
One of the highest compliments you can receive is I had manyelaxbpearcimcidenentstsf,aailnedd.many of my
being called an “Einstein.” Albert Einstein made such significant
contributions to the world of science and physics that his name has J. K. Rowling “It is impossible Who Amthe director: I?
become synonymous with outstanding intelligence. He came up with to live without
revolutionary ideas and equations that changed people’s view of the (born 1965 –)
world and contributed to modern-day tools such as GPS and digital failing at
cameras. Einstein also spoke out against injustice and tried to help others. something”
Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize in 1921 I wFaresnrcehfuAsecaddmememy boefrSschiiepnicnesth. e mcuoIoncvuwioevnaldetlserrtygsnoieootFytefrdaPiandunomcmlcaaeinyttittdoohe,nodgs.meottoeIa Sitting and writing in a coffee shop in England, an unemployed, single mother I dropped out of
and developed revolutionary scientific theories, living on welfare created the world of Harry Potter. With exotic creatures, college.
including the theory of relativity, which is endearing characters, heroic adventure, and epic battles between good and evil,
expressed mathematically as E=mc2. J. K. Rowling captured the attention of millions of fans of all ages. Rowling,
now one of the bestselling authors of all time, has lived the ultimate rags-to-
He was named “Person of the Century” by buPsriwonfeaessssns’titoonwldaolmsrteihntwhthaaettcmmhioynvgwi.eork
Time Magazine in 1999.
Einstein was one of four people who signed a riches success story and has shown the importance of persistence.
peace manifesto in 1914 protesting Germany’s
“The true sign of military aggression; later he risked his life and ofBteecnadubisedenaIs’tdpuirdnendp’aetrrkesntdaonawsdmFmryyeFnpcrrheonfwcehshseconorusInabnteedgrpasnatrrsutcsgh.goloedl, I “Anything is possible J. K. Rowling has sold over half I was rejected by two film schools.
intelligence is not spoke out against the Nazis while he lived in to if you have enough a billion books worldwide, in two
Germany. nerve.” hundred countries.
knowledge but
imagination.” Her books have been translated into
eighty languages.
He was known for hocphienAmgfittseotrryfci,noIdmrteowptlugoerertnkitneaigdnjmhoaobyl.madbee,gtboruetPeoIilnfaanilded disaMppyofiirnsttinmgotviciekehtasdales.
helping children in his Rowling’s Harry Potter books have
neighborhood with “Anyone who has been made into successful movies and
their math homework never made a mistake are the inspiration for Harry Potter
and sharing his lunch theme parks.
with them! has never tried
anything new.” She lost her status as the world’s first
8 female billionaire novelist after giving
an estimated $160 million to charity.
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need inside ourselves
already.”
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS te your "HERO TREE." Try This!
Karen Lilly is teacher in suburban Chicago. Her husband Chad
is a longtime athletic trainer, coach and youth mentor.
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New Releases HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE | Adult
Light From the Darkness
A Ritual for Holocaust Remembrance
by Deborah Fripp and Violet Neff-Helms
HELP · ֶע ְז ָר ה
How do we stay hopeful when people
are capable of such great evil?
“I do not know what a A few good people recognized the evil · ִז ָּכר ֹון Taleskoten, 1944, Zinovii Tolkatchev
Jew is; we only know for what it was They risked their lives gouache, charcoal and crayon on paper
what human beings are.”
(Pastor André Trocmé, Holocaust M E M O RYto help us They hid friends, neighbors,
rescuer, France) and strangers from the eyes of those
who would harm us In almost every
survivor’s story, there is a story of some-
one who helped Our joy in our survival is tempered by the tears for those we lost They left The Nazis targeted a
no footprints, no fingerprints. All we have is memory. number of non-Jewish
We remember:
Helpers lived in every country in Europe They came from every walkREoAf D TOGETHER: groups, including gay
life Some saved hundreds Some saved one They saved as many as they In this moment, we acknowledge that they lived As long as wLeibreeramtione,mber men, people with
could, regretting only that they didn't save more Shmuel Leitner mental disabilities,
them, they are with us
political dissidents,
Having been their nanny for thirteen years, twenty-six-year-old Erzsebet
We honor the helpers so that we may gain wisdom from them We must and the Romani ethnic
Fajo swore she would protect the Abonyi family As the Jbeowms,bEsrzfesellbToeHnt E Y ARE G OalNwaEys strive for the courage to help those in need group, European nomads
Budapest and the fascist militias searched the streets for THE LOST derogatorily known as
risked her life daily to find a safe place for each family member to hide. “SThheey are gone gypsies. The Romani
HungaryT) hey cannot tell theRirISsEtoArNieDs GanRyA SloPnTgHeEr W RIST OF ANOTHER PA R T I CIPANT. READ TO G ETHER: Let us remember them as they lived As we contem- call the Holocaust the
saved us day by day ” (Zsuzsanna Abonyi Ozsváth, Holocaust survivor, But we can We stand hand to wrist as if pulling each other to safety plate their pictures, we mourn the stories cut short, Porajmos, which means
“the devouring.” Almost
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a memorial in our names, a monument reaching up to the heavens, that
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Honoring memory, affirming “never again.” SPECIAL FEATURES
As the fragile window of witness closes, here is a powerful l First-person accounts of daily life before, during, and after
new way to commemorate the Holocaust in our homes, our
schools, and our communities. the Holocaust
Filled with song and story, ritual and remembrance, Light l Questions designed for personal reflection or group
from the Darkness is a 45-minute immersive seder-like
experience that helps us fulfill the responsibility that discussion
Holocaust survivors have entrusted to us—to remember, to l Guide for leaders to plan and direct the experience
tell the story, and to act. ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Just as at our Passover seders we recall our suffering so Deborah Fripp is the President of the Teach the Shoah
that we may celebrate and protect our freedom, this new Foundation and the Holocaust Programs Coordinator at
seder-like experience helps us remember our pain so that Congregation Kol Ami in Flower Mound, Texas. She has
we can honor the memories of those we lost, renew our a BS from Stanford University and a PhD from M.I.T. in
commitment to uphold life, and declare ensure history never communication and learning in formal and informal settings.
repeats. Her website, www.TeachTheShoah.org, provides resources
Designed to be used in a group setting – from middle on commemorating, teaching, and understanding the
schoolers on up, whether with a class, a family, an Holocaust for communities, families, and educators.
intergenerational or interfaith community, or as a
synagogue-wide program. Violet Neff-Helms, known as Tante to the many religious
Includes guidance for educators on how to use in a school school kindergarten children she taught for fourteen years,
setting. is the Executive Vice President of the Teach the Shoah
Foundation.
“A powerful tool to help future
generations bear witness, to understand Both are members of the Association of Holocaust
the history of the Shoah, and to apply its Organizations and alumna of Yad Vashem’s How to Teach the
Holocaust in Formal and Informal Jewish Education seminar.
universal themes to modern times.”
Light from the Darkness •2011 $9.95
—ABRAHAM H. FOXMAN, National Director Emeritus
of the Anti-Defamation League
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Adult | NON-FICTION: ANTI-SEMITISM New Releases
24 Days
The Kidnapping and Murder of Ilan Halimi
by Ruth Halimi, with Émilie Frèche
English Translation by Renuka George
“This book reads like a detective novel. The
difference is that it is true and the ending is tragic
beyond belief. Many people, when analyzing the rise
in contemporary anti-Semitism, forget that so much
of it began with Ilan Halimi.”
—DEBORAH LIPSTADT, Professor of Holocaust Studies, Emory University
The riveting true story of a mother’s worst nightmare. The English edition—a joint publication of Behrman House
On January 20, 2006 Ilan Halimi was kidnapped and taken to and the Anti-Defamation League—includes a new foreword
an apartment in Bagneux, France. He was held and tortured and modern-day news vignettes to remind readers of
there for more than three weeks before being thrown into how anti-Semitic conspiracy theories have had deadly
the woods by his executioners. consequences in America as well.
In this tragic memoir, originally published in French, Ilan’s
mother recalls the 24 days of this nightmare during which ABOUT THE AUTHORS
she received more than 600 phone calls, ransom demands Ruth Halimi is the mother of Ilan Halimi, whose kidnapping
that constantly changed, insults, threats, and pictures of her and murder in 2006 by an anti-Semitic gang in France she
tortured son, all while police procedures repeatedly failed. recounts in this memoir. Émilie Frèche is a French writer and
Ruth’s intuition and her own quiet inquiries led to a fuller scriptwriter engaged in the fight against racism and anti-
truth behind her son’s mysterious disappearance. As other Semitism.
attempted kidnappings in France came to light, Ruth realized
what these cases had in common: All the intended victims Renuka George is a translator, editor, and documentary
were Jewish, and the motive was violent anti-Semitic hatred, filmmaker.
not just money.
A starkly candid retelling of the 2006 kidnapping and murder 24 Days •2008 $24.95
in what became known in France as the Halimi Affair, 24 Days
is a wake-up call to the growing scourge of anti-Semitism,
extremism and hate around the world.
It is also a mother’s cri de coeur against the evil forces of hate
that led to her son’s horrific kidnapping, torture, and death
in one of the most infamous cases involving anti-Semitism in
French society since the notorious Dreyfus Affair a century
earlier.
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New Releases NON-FICTION: JUDAISM AND AGING | Adult
Getting Good
at Getting Older
by Richard Siegel and Rabbi Laura Geller
From a creator of the best-selling The Jewish Catalog comes SPECIAL FEATURES
Getting Good at Getting Older, a tour for all of us “of a certain l Black and white line art by noted cartoonist Paul Palnik
age” through the resources and skills we need to navigate
the years between maturity and old age. It brings humor, featured throughout
warmth, and 4,000 years of Jewish experience to the l Chapter contributions from more than a dozen experts in
question of how to shape this new stage of life.
CONTENTS the field
Organized into six sections, each devoted to getting good at l Tools and resources for each section
navigating the facets of this new stage:
l Learning, personal growth, and self-discovery ABOUT THE AUTHORS
l Relationships with aging parents, adult children, Richard Siegel z’l created The Jewish Catalog, the best-selling
resource that galvanized a generation of Jews energized by
grandchildren, partners, and friends the American counterculture of the late ’60s and early ’70s.
l Physical and emotional health, illness, and facing the He had a long career in Jewish professional leadership and
cultural innovation, most recently as director of the Zelikow
reality of our aging bodies School of Nonprofit Management at Hebrew Union College.
l Organizing and planning for the inevitable Rabbi Laura Geller was recently named an Influencer in
l Volunteering, mentoring, and getting involved Aging by Next Avenue, the first public digital publication
l Leaving a legacy, not a landfill focused on issues for people over 50. An innovator and social
activist, she was the third woman ordained as a Reform rabbi
“Pragmatic, playful, and wise.” in the United States, and is Rabbi Emerita at Temple Emanuel
—KRISTA TIPPETT, host of On Being of Beverly Hills.
Getting Good at Getting Older •1985 $17.95
ALSO AVAILABLE
ON KINDLE AND OTHER
E-BOOK FORMATS
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Adult | NON-FICTION New Releases
Positive Judaism
For a Life of Well-Being and Happiness
by Rabbi Darren Levine
“May transform the way you
look at Judaism.”
—DR. RYAN NIEMIEC
ALSO AVAILABLE
ON KINDLE AND AS
AN AUDIO BOOK
An optimistic new voice for spiritual living in today’s CONTENTS
world. Introduction
We’re living in a complex time in history. Social and Part One: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science
technological progress has raised the quality of life around Part Two: Jewish Wellbeing in the Five Areas of Life
the globe, yet rates of depression, drug use, and loneliness Part Three: Activating Positive Judaism When Living Hurts
have reached epic levels. And while participation in faith Part Four: T he Journey Forward: The Future of Positive
communities may have been an antidote to some of
these issues in previous generations, membership at most Judaism
churches and synagogues is shrinking.
Positive Judaism challenges us to draw on Jewish culture and SPECIAL FEATURES
wisdom, coupled with the modern science of well-being, to Each chapter includes:
help individuals and families improve their lives and elevate l Jewish well-being practices to try
the mission of sacred communities to become thriving and l Personal reflection questions
flourishing social centers. l Spotlight on a Jewish “happiness virtue”
It offers practical ways to approach relationships, careers,
health, and money to increase lifelong happiness, as well ABOUT THE AUTHOR
as cope with real life challenges such as divorce, illness, Darren Levine is the founding rabbi of Tamid: The Downtown
loneliness, and job loss. Synagogue in New York City. He is a member of the
The principles of Positive Judaism include Jewish virtues and International Positive Psychology Association, the Central
positive psychology practices that are available to everyone, Conference of American Rabbis, serves as team rabbi for
offering a profoundly new vision to more authentic living. Maccabiah USA Sports, and completed Chaplain Officer
School in the United States Army. He lives in New York City.
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New Releases PASSOVER HAGGADAH | Family
The Essential Seder
A Contemporary Haggadah
by Deborah Gross-Zuchman
This concise and beautiful haggadah contains all the
essential elements for an authentic seder. Its small size,
straightforward text, and bright collage art will capture the
attention of seder participants and spark lively conversation
about social justice, freedom, and history.
Ideal for the host or seder leader who wants to run a short
and meaningful seder, bring a modern sensibility and fresh
language to the observance, and add beauty to the seder
table. Includes blessings in both Hebrew and transliterated
Hebrew, with English translations.
The Promise of the Land ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Deborah Gross-Zuchman is an award-winning painter and
A Passover Haggadah collage artist. A published author, she lives in Philadelphia.
The Essential Seder •2010 $6.95
by Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, artwork by Galia Goodman
Celebrate both our freedom and the role of nature in the
seder and in our lives.
From the unassuming matzah that reveals the simplicity of
earth, wheat, and water, to the first fruits of the soil that the
Israelites offered in gratitude, the earth has always been at
the center of who we are as a people.
Passover marks the Jewish people’s liberation from slavery
in Egypt and the coming of spring. Yet it is also a story about
land and the natural world. All our biblical holidays - Passover
included - originally commemorated the agrarian and
pastoral soil out of which Judaism grew.
Our well-being and our freedom ultimately depend on
the earth’s well-being. This haggadah seeks to reveal the
seder’s ecological dimensions and awaken its environmental
meaning.
Printed on sustainably-sourced paper, certified by the Forest
Stewardship Council.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rabbi Ellen Bernstein is the founder of Shomrei Adamah, the
first national Jewish environmental organization. She is also
the author of Ecology and the Jewish Spirit and The Splendor of
Creation, and coauthor of Let the Earth Teach You Torah. She
lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Galia Goodman is an internationally known artist who
uses papercuts, calligraphy, and collage to bring to life the
wonders of nature. She lives in Durham, North Carolina.
The Promise of the Land •1979 $9.95
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Family | PASSOVER HAGGADAH New Releases
Seder in Motion
A Haggadah to Move Body and Soul
by Rabbi Ron Isaacs and Dr. Leora Isaacs
Coming for
Passover 2021!
Experience the seder in body and spirit. This first-of-its-kind Haggadah can be used with model
This family-friendly traditional Haggadah engages all five seders and intergenerational groups in a community
senses and weaves in activities to promote a full-body celebration and at home.
connection to the Passover story and rituals. Includes mindfulness exercises, transliteration, and line art to
For example, the order of the seder is accompanied by hand demonstrate motions.
motions, such as raising an imaginary cup of wine, rubbing
hands together as if washing, fanning hands in front of your ABOUT THE AUTHORS
face as if cooling from eating bitter herbs. Rabbi Ron Isaacs is the rabbi of Beth Judah Temple in
As participants take the first sip of wine or grape juice, in a Wildwood New Jersey and the Rabbi Emeritus of Temple
“Mindfulness Moment” they inhale its aroma, swish the liquid Sholom in Bridgewater New Jersey. He also serves as
in their mouth, and absorb its flavor and essence. They focus a bedside musician for Stein Hospice. He has authored
on its fragrance, how it tastes, and how it warms their whole more than 100 books, holds a doctorate in education
body. from Columbia University’s Teacher’s College and lectures
When we begin to tell the Exodus story, the storytelling that throughout the United States.
lies at the heart of the seder, participants take turns passing
a hand mirror around the table to look at and visualize Dr. Leora Isaacs has more than four decades of experience
themselves as slaves. Then they contrast that with a feeling as an educational practitioner, program developer and
of freedom by standing up and stretching arms out high and administrator, researcher and evaluator, and organizational
gazing upward. and community consultant. She was on the senior staff of the
Includes creative ideas for engaging all participants. For Jewish Education Service of North America and is a master
example, when searching for the afikoman, the person who teacher at all levels of Jewish and secular education, from
hid it leads the group in singing a song, such as the chorus of early childhood through graduate school.
Dayenu, loudly as the seekers get closer to the afikoman and
more softly when they move farther away. Seder in Motion •2061 $9.95
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Jewish Life & Learning ISRAEL | Grades 6–7
Israel...It’s Complicated
by Irit Eliav Levin, Deborah Bodin Cohen, and Viva Sarah Press
Teaching about Israel today has become more complicated Through primary documents, real quotes from real people,
yet is more critical than ever. Help your students understand vivid contemporary photos, and relevant, thought-provoking
and navigate this complex terrain and develop their own activities, learners will gain a deep understanding of the
personal connections to the modern state. unique, multifaceted place that is Israel today.
Developed in close consultation with today’s top Israel
educators, Israel…It’s Complicated provides both an overview CONTENTS
of the Jewish historical connection to the land and a Introduction: What IS Israel?
portrait of today’s modern Israeli culture: Its innovation, its Chapter 1: It’s a Home for People from All Over the World
entertainment, its place in the world, its food. Learners will Chapter 2: It’s a Mix of Cultures
explore how Israel is both a uniquely Jewish place and home Chapter 3: It’s Religious
to a remarkable range of diverse people from all over the Chapter 4: It’s a Jewish Democracy
world. Chapter 5: It was Built with Hope
At the same time, Israel… Its Complicated refuses to shy away Chapter 6: It’s a Place of Conflict, in Search of Peace
from the nuance and complexities that Israel navigates. Chapter 7: It’s a Part of the World Community
When learners explore the start-up nation and take pride Chapter 8: It’s Creative and Innovative
in Israel’s technological accomplishments, they’ll also dig Chapter 9: It’s a Place to See
into the income gap and poverty in Israel. When they learn Conclusion: What does Israel Mean to Me?
about how Israel grants rights to people of all religions and
genders, they’ll also hear about how the ultra-Orthodox hold
a monopoly on the religious laws. Even while exploring the
joy of Yom Ha’atzma’ut, they’ll also consider how others see
the same day differently—as the Nakba, or catastrophe.
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SPECIAL FEATURES TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE ON KINDLE AND APPLE
l What Do You See? Photos with accompanying questions Features a Foreword by Rich Walter, BOOKS!
invite students to make connections through images. Vice President of Curriculum at the Center for Israel Education.
l Debate It: Prompts help partners engage in a lively
Educating students about modern Israel is no easy task. This
discussion about a topic. expansive guide contains plenty of tools, such as lessons,
l It’s Complicated: Essays with accompanying activities debates, articles, teaching strategies, and more, to empower
teachers to guide students through the material with
help learners dig deeper into the most complicated confidence.
subjects.
l Talk About It: Open-ended questions help students Each chapter of this robust guide includes:
connect details about Israel to their own lives and l 2-3 scripted lessons, each about 45 minutes
experiences. l Primary source documents and articles beyond what’s
l Multisensory activities: Movement, art, music, drama,
and journaling ensure all learners have ways to express included in the student book
themselves. l Additional activities to supplement the lessons, as time
l Primary documents: Historic photos and quotations bring
a sense of realism to learning. permits, to deepen student understanding of each
l Timelines: A visual list of key points in history help readers chapter theme
place events in context.
l Digital resources: Links to additional digital tools Israel…It’s Complicated •1982 $15.95
encourage students to follow their interests and discover Teacher Resource Guide •1983 $39.95
more.
EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS
Heather Erez, RJE, Director of Youth Education and Engagement at
Temple Beth El of Boca Raton
Lesley Litman, Ed.D., Director of the Executive Master’s program in
Jewish Education at HUC-JIR and consultant to The iCenter
Stacy Rosenthal, RJE, Haberkorn Religious School Director and
Ma’ayan High School Director
Rich Walter, Vice President of Curriculum and Outreach at the
Center for Israel Education
Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, RJE, Director of Clinical Education at the
Rhea Hirsch School of Education, HUC-JIR
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Jewish Life & Learning ISRAEL | Grades 3–4 Let’s Discover Israel
Welcome to Israel! Grades K-2
by Lilly Rivlin with Gila Gevirtz
Welcome to Israel! introduces students to Israel’s history; geography; and political, Eight colorful
commercial, and cultural life. Israel’s struggle to coexist peacefully with its 4-page folders
neighbors is presented in a thoughtful and age-appropriate way. The book also introduce
tells kids about Israelis their own age: what they do for fun, their favorite sports and Israel to
foods, and what their schools are like. younger
Photos, maps, and whimsical illustrations help make Israel come alive while biblical children. Core
quotes enhance historical and spiritual perspectives. concepts
include our
Biblical and
modern ties
with Israel, it’s major cities, and the
diversity of Israel’s geography and its
people. A family-oriented activity at
the end of each booklet encourages
children to share their Israel experience
at home.
Let’s Discover Israel •1731 $8.95
Set of 8 Folders •1732 $26.95
Teacher’s Edition
CONTENTS: l Coastal Cities l Southern Israel
l Welcome to Our Homeland l Northern Israel l Peace and Security
l The People of Israel
l Jerusalem, City of Gold
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Welcome to Israel! •1692 $15.95
Teaching Guide
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I Live in Israel 3–4 Yisrael Artzaynu Let’s Explore Being Jewish
Our Homeland,
by Max Frankel and Judy Hoffman Our Home Israel: People and
2–4 Places
A classroom tour of Israel as seen Israel: A City Tour
through the eyes of boys and girls who
live there. The friendly first-person by Joan L. Florsheim Grades K-2
voices of the fictional Israeli youngsters
lead your students on a grand tour. This child’s-eye view of life in Israel These 16-page magazines highlight
builds students’ emotional ties to the importance of Israel as part of our
Word games, puzzles, maps, mazes, our Jewish homeland. From the Jewish identity.
and dozens of other activities engage biblical roots of Israel and important
children’s imaginations, making their archaeological discoveries, through These two magazines are also part of
visit come alive. the chalutziot movement and creation the Let’s Explore Jewish Identity series
of the State, to different ways of being (see p 40)
Jewish in Israel today, students make
I Live in Israel •1317 $12.95 connections and explore the infusion Let’s Explore
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The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt
by Scott E. Blumenthal
COMES WITH
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Build your second and third graders’ identification with Israel “ One of the more engaging books
by inviting them on The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt, led by about Israel for children to come
a young American boy, Daniel, and his Israeli cousin, Rivkah. along in a while. ”
Following the cryptic instructions in a letter from their
grandfather, the two cousins travel across Israel in search of —LINDA SILVER Children’s Book Review Editor, Jewish Book World
special objects, including the Israeli flag, a palm tree, and the
Western Wall.
As they travel, Daniel—and your students—learn about the
major cities and extraordinary sites of Israel, the diversity
of Israel’s people and cultures, our biblical and modern ties
with the Jewish homeland, and the geography of Israel. They
also learn key Hebrew terms, such as Eretz Yisrael (the Land
of Israel), Ivrit (Hebrew), shalom (hello, goodbye, and peace),
and limonada (lemonade). And they learn about important
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content.
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Bring Israel right into your classroom!
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l Israel Fun Facts: Delightful tidbits about Israel, on subjects in Israel. Each photo comes with detailed description, discussion
as diverse as sports, climate, and cell phone use questions, and elementary Hebrew vocabulary.
l Scavenger Hunt Stop: A fun word puzzle that ends each
chapter of the scavenger hunt Ideal for projects. Try them with a giant map of Israel!
The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt •1711 $14.95
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Lesson Plan Manual (24 step-by-step active lessons) •1930 $26.95
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Jewish Life & Learning ISRAEL | Grades 5–7
Experience Modern Israel plus Modern Israel Online
An interactive print and online experience
A closer encounter with Israel
by Aviva Werner would require a plane ticket!
MEoXdPeERrInENCE
ISRAEL
Aviva Werner
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GREAT FOR USE WITH
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Help your students experience modern Israel—what Students can even create their own tours of Israel, label
it’s really like— with this innovative blended print-and- their favorite places, share them with the class, and
online environment that provides a direct encounter with perhaps even be inspired to make a visit to Israel a reality.
everyday Israeli life.
Every photo-rich page of Experience Modern Israel The detailed Lesson Plan Manual is your complete guide
immerses your students in a key element of life in to the content and the technology, and uses a clear,
Israel today, from food to sports, entertainment to the step-by-step approach to help you take full advantage
environment, technology to politics. Your students will of this unique dual-featured learning tool. A variety of
start with a tour of important places, and an introduction suggestions for activities will help you create memorable
to the diverse people who live there. Students will have a class experiences that excite, engage, inspire, and teach
chance to debate Israel’s responses to its challenges, and your students about Israel.
begin to develop a personal relationship with the Jewish
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Israel Matters Revised Edition
Understand the Past • Look to the Future
by Mitchell Bard
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about Operation Protective Edge. 1. A Vibrant Country
2. Jewish Land, Jewish Nation
In Israel Matters, leading middle-east authority Mitchell 3. The Birth of Two Religions
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context and the fact-based answers to the criticisms and 6. Fighting for Independence
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to the debate about Israel with an appreciation for its 8. The Challenge of Territory
complexity and an ability to develop and advocate for a 9. A Bit Of Peace, More Battles
balanced view of Israel that is fair to the Jewish state. 10. Waging Peace
11. Balancing Peace and Security
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Jewish Life & Learning KAVANAH IN PRAYER | Grades 5–7
Making T’filah Meaningful
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Jewish Life & Learning YOUTH ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL ACTION | Grades 5–12
The Social Action Manual Spirit in Nature
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Jewish Life & Learning HOLIDAYS | Grades K–2 NOW FULLY REVISED!
Let’s Discover the Holidays
by Leslie Kimmelman
Bring the Jewish holidays to life with this freshly designed update CONTENTS
of the classic, Let’s Discover the Holidays series. Let’s Discover Fall Holidays
Folder One: The Jewish Holidays
It’s all here: fun activities, with new movement and mindfulness Folder Two: Rosh Hashanah
additions, thought questions, and crisp, descriptive text that will engage Folder Three: Yom Kippur
young learners and help them discover their own connections to the Folder Four: Sukkot
holidays. Folder Five: Simchat Torah
Folder Six: The Story of Shabbat
Each four-page folder includes an introduction to the meaning of the Folder Seven: The Story of Hanukkah
holiday, its objects, and rituals. Simple retellings of the holiday’s stories Folder Eight: Celebrating Hanukkah
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Folder One: Tu BiShevat
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Shabbat folder included in Fall focuses on the story of Creation while the Folder Five: Celebrating Passover
one in Spring looks at the celebration. Folder Six: Yom Ha’atzma’ut
Folder Seven: Celebrating Shabbat
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leslie Kimmelman is an award-winning author of more than
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TEACHER’S EDITION
This guide provides objectives and Big Ideas for each
folder in the series, plus activity directions and strategies
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Jewish Life & Learning HOLIDAYS | Grades 2–8
My Jewish Year 2–3 The Book of Rediscovering the
Jewish Holidays 4–6 Jewish Holidays 6–8
by Adam Fisher
by Ruth Lurie Kozodoy by Nina Beth Cardin with Gila Gevirtz
Artfully drawing upon children’s own
experiences, My Jewish Year conveys This lavish classroom resource contains Scuttle adolescent skepticism and
the excitement of holiday celebration. everything your students need to quell protests that “We’ve done the
The breathless search for the afikoman, know about the feasts, fasts, and holidays already” by challenging your
the delight of dressing up in costume festivals that mark the Jewish year. sixth through eighth graders to make
for Purim, and the awe inspired by the Modern customs and celebrations are their own contributions to modern
sounding of the shofar—all of the rich presented alongside each holiday’s Jewish life.
traditions and tales of the holidays are history and ancient traditions. Bible
captured in this book. stories and midrashim illuminate the Just as our ancient sages created
meaning of the holiday, and special prayers and rituals based on those who
The story of each holiday is presented attention is given to how holidays came before them—giving us Elijah’s
alongside the rituals, symbols, build core Jewish values. Cup for Passover and the Amidah
traditions, and legends that have prayer—so, too, do modern Jews
grown around it. Students also learn SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE EACH continue to create new traditions, such
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The Jewish Holiday Treasure Trail
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The rich array of more than 75 full-color photos, 50 playful
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Jewish Life & Learning VALUES-BASED COURSES | Grades 4–6
Jewish Holidays, Jewish Values
by Rachael Gelfman Schultz and Aliza Zeff
Values in Action show
students how they can
make a difference
Students are encouraged Hebrew is integrated into
to think through their own the material throughout
actions and decisions
Invite students to explore Jewish values through our The journal helps you learners study Jewish texts with
holiday traditions and stories. reflective writing, art, music, and more.
Hands-on experiences explore holiday rituals and the
Following the calendar year, each of the ten chapters meaning behind them.
focuses on a Jewish holiday or period of holidays, and
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values are rooted in the Jewish holidays learners will be such as debate topics, puzzles, games, quizzes and more
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1. T he High Holidays: Returning to Our Best Selves links to articles, videos, and other resources that can be used
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(Teshuvah)
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Make, Create, Celebrate!
Jewish Holidays Through Art
by Julie Wohl
Paint, perform, and doodle your way CONTENTS
through the Jewish holidays! Introduction: Ready, Set, Make Your Mark!
Chapter One: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: Reflection
Make, Create, Celebrate uses art as a way to help students Chapter Two: Sukkot: Protection
connect with the underlying values of the holidays in a Chapter Three: Simchat Torah: Completion
personal way, free from explaining the how-tos of each Chapter Four: Shabbat: Peaceful Rest
holiday. Chapter Five: Hanukkah: Light
Make a drawing in response to hearing the shofar; create a Chapter Six: Tu BiShevat: Nature
nature collage for Tu BiShevat; act out the movement of a Chapter Seven: Purim: Speaking Up
lulav. Chapter Eight: Passover: Freedom
Not an artist? Don’t worry about it! These projects are about Chapter Nine: Yom Hashoah: Remembrance
self-expression and ideas, and therefore, are for everyone. Chapter Ten: Yom Ha’atzma’ut: Home
By the time students have completed the holiday cycle, they Chapter Eleven: Shavuot: Perspectives
will have created a portfolio full of their own work reflecting Chapter Twelve: Putting it All Together
Jewish values.
LESSON PLAN MANUAL
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reflection questions
l About Art: Explanations of art techniques l Activities: Step-by-step directions and background
l Think About: Prompts and thoughts questions that help information.
learners apply their art experiences to the Jewish holidays
l Video Links: Links to online, original videos by the author, l Materials lists: Clear lists of basic and readily available
Julie Wohl, that demonstrate activities within the course. supplies needed for each lesson.
Quantity discounts let you use l Extension activities: Optional activities for further
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Jewish Life & Learning BIBLE FOLDERS | Grades K–1
Teach Me Torah
by Vicki L. Weber
Now you can help your younger students explore Bible Teach Me Torah, Set 1
stories and the values we can draw from them.
Each richly illustrated four-page folder in the Teach Me STORY VALUE
Torah series tells a classic Bible story in under 250 words and
highlights a lesson we can draw from the story. Told in simple God and Creation Taking Care of the World
yet dramatic language to be compelling to early readers
and non-readers alike, each story stays close to the Biblical Adam and Eve Accepting Responsibility
text. A story reinforcement activity in each folder helps
further your students’ understanding. A value for each story, Noah Doing the Right Thing
such as “taking care of the world” for the story of creation,
or “showing kindness” for the story of Rebecca at the well, Tower of Babel Remembering to be Humble
is explained simply and is reinforced by its own activity.
Thought questions for students to discuss in class and then Abraham Standing Up for Others
ask again at home give your students the opportunity to
make each story and each value meaningful in their own Rebecca Showing Kindness
lives.
Sixteen Bible stories are available, in two sets of eight Jacob and Esau Keeping Peace in Your Family
stories each.
Joseph Asking for Forgiveness
Teach Me Torah, Set 2
STORY VALUE
Miriam and Moses Protecting Life
Moses and Pharaoh Trusting in God
The Israelites and God’s Laws Serving God
Ruth and Naomi Feeding the Hungry
David and Goliath Being Brave
Solomon Seeking Wisdom
Jonah Caring about Others
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Grades 3–5 | BIBLE TEXT STUDY Jewish Life & Learning
The Explorer’s Bible
Volume 1: From Creation to the Exodus
Volume 2: From Sinai to the Nation of Israel
by Scott E. Blumenthal
True-to-Text
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Create a lively Bible study group. CONTENTS: VOLUME 2
Your students can now explore the Bible as Jews have done l The Great Miracle
for centuries—by pondering, personalizing, and wrestling VOLUME 1 l God’s Gift
with the text. l The Birth of the World l The Courage of Two
WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT EXPLORER’S BIBLE? l Good and Evil in the l Joshua Fights for Freedom
l True-to-text translation retains the structure and tone of l Deborah’s Help
Garden of Eden l Samson’s Purpose
the Hebrew while providing students with comprehensible l My Brother’s Keeper l Ruth’s Choice
and age-appropriate language. l The Man Who Walked l Samuel and the King
l Opportunities for students to participate in biblical l David’s Friends and Foes
dialogue by reviewing classic interpretations of text and with God l David Stands Guilty
creating midrashim of their own. l The Impossible Tower l Solomon Chooses
l Critical thinking questions explore connections between l Abraham Finds His Way
text and core Jewish values and help students to l Abraham Speaks Up Wisdom
personalize the Bible’s lessons. l The Sacrifice l Elijah’s Challenge
l A nalyses of key Hebrew words and phrases allow students l Rebecca’s Kindness l Jonah’s Message
to connect intimately with biblical text. l The Twins l Isaiah’s World of Peace
l Jacob’s Discovery l Jeremiah, the Chosen
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Jewish Life & Learning MAKE BIBLE RELEVANT | Grades 4–6
Jewish Values in the Bible
by Rachel Gelfman Schultz
Guide students as they explore dramatic stories and ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
reflect on the Jewish values that can help us navigate our Rachael Gelfman Schultz is a writer, teacher, and the co-
communities and world today. author of Jewish Holidays, Jewish Values. She holds a B.A.
in religion from Harvard University, and an M.A. in Jewish
Jewish Values in Genesis: Civilization from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
If I Could Ask Abraham SPECIAL FEATURES:
l Journal format: Features writing prompts, hands-on
Jewish Values in Genesis focuses on the connections
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our relationships with friends and family. From Abraham design.
and Sarah’s faith and trust in journeying to a new land, to l Bible story retellings: Creative, varied retellings of biblical
Rebecca’s kindness at the well, to the jealousy and betrayal stories encourage students to connect through art, drama,
of Joseph by his brothers, we learn something new about journaling, games, midrash, and more. For example, in
ourselves and our relationships from the ups and downs of the story of Moses confronting Pharaoh, students draw
our biblical ancestors. emojis into the text, to imagine what a character in the
illustrations is thinking and feeling.
Jewish Values in Exodus: l Active questioning: Students are actively encouraged to
ask their own questions throughout. For example, after
If I Could Ask Miriam learning about how Aaron built the golden calf, students
are prompted, “If I could meet Aaron, I would ask him
Jewish Values in Exodus takes that a step further, and uses the
biblical stories to help students make connections between .”
Jewish values and their role in the larger community. From l PBL project: (Exodus) Students will select, plan and
the courage of the midwives as they save the Israelite babies,
to Moses standing up for justice, to Miriam’s thankfulness execute a project to improve their classroom, school,
at the Sea of Reeds, learn how to apply Jewish values to our synagogue, or local community by applying the values
own everyday challenges. that they studied. (Genesis) Students will choose one
person from the Bible or Jewish history, come up with a Big
Question relating this person to a Jewish value, and craft a
project to learn and present their answers.
staff Journaling is an excellent way for students to help
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Universe (for grades 6-7, with a focus on the environment)
and Jewish Holidays, Jewish Values (for grades 4-5).
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Grades 4–6 | MAKE BIBLE RELEVANT Jewish Life & Learning
CONTENTS: Jewish Values in Exodus LESSON PLAN MANUAL
Jewish Values in Genesis Meant to be used together with the student
Introduction book in a full year course, the LPM includes:
Introduction 1. How Do I Find Courage?
1. Who Am I? Creation l 14 complete lesson plans, of about 50
The Midwives in Egypt minutes each
B’tzelem Elohim: In the Image G’vurah: Courage
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Noah and the Flood Manhigut: Leadership
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Jealous? Joseph and His The Golden Calf by Naomi Pasachoff 6–8
Brothers S’lichah: Forgiveness
Kinah: Jealousy 7. What Can I Give? Students wrestle with
7. How Can I Take Building the Tabernacle real-life social and
Responsibility? Judah and N’tinah: Giving. ethical problems, guided
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Jewish Life & Learning BIBLE, MIDRASH | Grades 3–5
A Child’s Bible Manga Midrash™
by Seymour Rossel by Gila Gevirtz
These authentic and moving retellings of the great Bible
stories highlight their timeless moral and spiritual truths and
apply them to the personal concerns of today’s children.
EACH STORY IS ACCOMPANIED BY:
l Peshat—What does it mean?
l Drash—What does it teach?
l Remez—A Lesson about Torah
l Colorful illustrations that depict the biblical world
staff Try Manga Midrash as a
supplement to Explorer’s Bible or
TIP Child’s Bible. KIDS LOVE IT!
36 Bible Stories These 16-page booklets use colorful, illustrated manga comic
Authentically Retold book formats to present key Bible stories, rabbinic midrash,
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BOOK 1 CONTENT: BOOK 2 CONTENT:
l In the Beginning l Crossing the Sea of Reeds CONTENT:
l In the Garden l The Supreme Gift 1. C ompassion: Eliezer and Rebecca at the Well
l The Terrible Crime l An End to Wandering 2. Courage: Moses, the Israelites, and the Golden Calf
l Noah and the Flood l Deborah Judges Israel 3. Leadership: Jacob and Esau
l A Tower to the Sky l Gideon and the Trick 4. T he Value of Life: Pharaoh’s Daughter and Miriam
l Abram Walks with God l Samson
l The Sad Tale of Sodom l The Scroll of Ruth EACH BOOKLET INCLUDES:
l Abraham’s Gift to God l The Scroll of Esther A blend of modern graphics and a faithful translation of
l Rebecca l Samuel and Saul the original text; probing questions students answer as the
l David in the Days of Saul biblical characters might; a dynamic retelling of a traditional
l Twins and Tricks l David and Bathsheba midrash that is based on the Bible story; and activities that
l Jacob Takes Two Wives l King Solomon Judges helps students reflect on the midrash’s meaning, and create
l Jacob Returns Home l The Book of Job their own versions.
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Grades 6–7 | BIBLE AND VALUES Jewish Life & Learning
The Prophets
Speaking Out for Justice
by Gila Gevirtz
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explored as well, helping students discover the relevance to apply Jewish values to similar conflicts in our society.
for today in the ancient messages of our biblical ancestors. Whether as a script for re-enacting the debates themselves,
Questions throughout the text address students directly, to or as a jumping-off point for researching and holding
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Jewish Life & Learning HOLIDAY & MITZVOT FOLDERS | Grades preK–K
Jewish and Me
by Dena Neusner and Sunny Yudkoff
COMES WITH ITS OWN
POSTER/GAME CARDS
Step aside, Weekly Reader… Introducing Jewish and Me, Jewish and Me: Mitzvot
made especially for Jewish early childhood classrooms.
Explore the Jewish holidays and Mitzvot with the youngest by Judy Sandman
children using these 4-page folders that encourage hands-on
learning. Lead your youngest students in an exploration of mitzvot.
These 4-page folders encourage hands-on learning and
l Explore the basics. Help children discover the joys of our provide a jumping-off place for enriching activities in your
holiday traditions, such as eating hallah on Shabbat or early childhood classroom.
searching for the afikomen on Passover.
Each set of Jewish & Me Mitzvot includes eight folders to use
l Get up and move. Make the sound of a shofar, spin like in class and then send home with your students.
a dreidel. Explore holiday concepts with movement and
pretend play. JEWISH AND ME: MITZVOT
1. Doing Mitzvot 5. Being Kind
l Build Jewish identity. Develop kids’ sense of belonging 2. Taking Care of Myself 6. Helping Others Feel Better
with photos they can relate to, just-their-size questions,
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4. Sh’lom Bayit 8. Protecting the Environment
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Grades 1–2 | VALUES Jewish Life & Learning
Let’s Discover Kindness
by Leslie Kimmelman KtoinYdonuresseslf KDiinL3sdcenotev’ssesr
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team. How do you feel? Now imagine you try hard
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with kindness. What would that look like? that change the way you feel?
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world. Think of ways to show kindness to a AWchcaetpItsaBniseicangew?paryouodf of who you are and what you do
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Folder One: Kindness
It seems that the world needs more kindness, and now more Folder Two: Empathy
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ourselves and others? Folder Four: Gratitude
Folder Five: Respect
This set of eight 4-page folders aims to help young children Folder Six: Acceptance
explore kindness and the character traits that contribute to Folder Seven: Forgiveness
kindness, such as empathy, gratitude, and respect, through Folder Eight: A Kinder World
a Jewish lens. Students will use role-playing, mindfulness
activities, personal reflection, and more to explore their ABOUT THE AUTHOR
emotional responses to the themes and begin to foster those Leslie Kimmelman is an award-winning author of more than
traits in themselves. two dozen children’s books, including The Three Bully Goats,
the Sam and Charlie easy reader series, and 2019 release The
Each shrink-wrapped set includes one of each folder. Rabbi Slurps Spaghetti. She is also an editor at Sesame Street
Books.
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l Full-color images TEACHER’S EDITION
l Thought questions and prompts This 56-page guide provides Big Ideas for each folder in the
l Open spaces to create a portfolio of work series, activity directions and strategies to help students
l Mindfulness, movement, and other multisensory activities explore the topics, plus additional activities and background
l Individual, partnered, and group activities on the teaching elements in the series, including multiple
l Family-oriented activity at the end of each folder to extend intelligences, mindfulness, chevruta, and more. Student
folders are reproduced in the Teacher’s Edition for easy
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Jewish Life & Learning LET’S DISCOVER FOLDERS | Grades K–2
Let’s Discover Shabbat
Introduce young c hildren to the
traditions and rituals of Shabbat with
these 4-page color folders.
Activities such as “Time to Get Ready”
and the “Oneg Shabbat Game”
introduce young learners to Shabbat
practice, while stories such as “Shabbat:
A Gift Every Week” and “Shabbat Spice”
explore how these practices can bring
personal meaning to each of us, no
Let’s Discover the Alef Bet matter what our age. Carefully crafted to hold the interest
of early readers and nonreaders alike, each folder is a self-
Young children learn the names and sounds of the 22 letters contained thematic unit.
of the alef bet in this colorful set of twenty-four 4-page NEW!
folders. Presented in the order of the alef bet, each folder FOLDER TITLES: Let’s Discover
introduces one letter. 1. A Gift from God (Shabbat is a special day)
2. Welcoming Shabbat (lighting candles) Kindness
CONTENTS INCLUDE: 3. A Holy Day (reciting Kiddush)
l A key Hebrew word—with an accompanying English See p. 37
explanation—to teach the new letter 4. Saying Thank You (blessing over hallah)
l Inventive activities to reinforce the shape and sound of each letter 5. A Time to Be Joyful (the joy—oneg—of Shabbat)
l A dditional Hebrew vocabulary words beginning with the new 6. A Time to Pray (synagogue services)
letter
7. Saying Good-bye (performing havdalah)
l Playful exercises and clever riddles to engage the child’s artistic
and creative interests 8. Shabbat Is Our Day (review and reinforcement)
l I n School or At Home—an activity to be used in the classroom or Let’s Discover Shabbat
sent home to encourage family participation
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Let’s Discover Israel Let’s Discover Mitzvot
Offer young children an exciting and age-appropriate These boldly alluring
introduction to the Jewish homeland with these eight 4-page folders help
colorful and charming 4-page folders. Lively text and young children discover
photographs teach core concepts about our biblical and the place of the mitzvot
modern ties with Israel, the country’s major cities, and the in their lives. Eight
diversity of Israel’s people and geography. Students learn mitzvot—one in each
Hebrew terms such as Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel), Shalom folder—are explained
(Hello, Goodbye, and Peace), and Magen David (Shield of in terms children can
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A family-oriented activity at the end of each booklet
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3. Feed the Hungry 7. Guard Your Tongue
4. Save the Earth 8. Talmud Torah
A colorful Torah scroll in each folder reminds students that
they are not just learning about good deeds—they are
FOLDER TITLES: learning about mitzvot, commandments from the Torah.
1. Our Homeland 5. Northern Israel
2. Modern Israel 6. Southern Israel Beginning readers will be encouraged by the simple poems
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Grades K–2 | LET’S DISCOVER FOLDERS Jewish Life & Learning
Let’s Discover the Holidays REVISED! Let’s Discover the Synagogue
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that comes every week. The Shabbat folder included in Fall Beginning readers can read the simple
focuses on the story of Shabbat while the one in Spring looks language for themselves; nonreaders
at celebration. The Fall Holidays set also includes an all-new will follow eagerly when the folders are
folder about the holidays in relation to the Jewish calendar. read aloud.
Family-focused activities at the end of each folder reinforce
learning and help extend it home. FOLDER TITLES: 5. H ow We Dress the Torah
1. House of God 6. The Rabbi and the Cantor
2. A Place to Pray 7. A Place to Learn
3. How We Pray 8. A Place to Celebrate
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3. In God’s Image 8. God’s World 3. Noah 11. Moses on the Mountain
4. Thanking God 4. The Tower of Babel 12. Samson
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Jewish Life & Learning HOLIDAYS AND JEWISH LIFE | Grades K–2
Let’s Explore Being Jewish Let’s Celebrate
by Sarah Feldman
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Grades 3–5 | MINI COURSES Jewish Life & Learning
Building Jewish Identity Series EACH VOLUME IS ITS
OWN MINI-COURSE
A flexible two-year Jewish identity curriculum in four units
by Judy Dick | Lesson Plan Manuals by Sharon Halper (vols 1&2) and Nathan Weiner (Vols 3 & 4), with Project Based Learning Modules by Diane Zimmerman
Establish a foundation for lifelong Jewish engagement Volume 1: Our Community 3–4
Introduce students to core experiences essential to a Explores how the history, stories, and practices of our
strong Jewish identity. Stories, interviews, and activities community shape our identity.
explore the ethical teachings, laws, language, rituals,
symbols, and myths that create a distinctive Jewish Volume 2: Sacred Time—The 3–4
worldview using a journal/activity book format that Jewish Calendar and Life Cycle
invites personal reflection.
Identifies the ways in which identity comes from living
Appropriate for grades 3, 4, and 5, each volume is available actively according to Jewish time—Shabbat, the cycle of
separately or combined into four units over two years. holidays, and life cycle events. Explore time as an important
and sacred part of Jewish life.
Enduring Understanding: Our Jewish community, our
shared language, our sacred writings, our stories and history Volume 3: The People of 4–5
as Jews help unite us and connect us to each other and to the Book—Our Sacred Texts
our Jewish identity. Our experience of time and celebration
of important moments provides a lifelong, emotional Explores the Torah as our source for wisdom and justice, a
connection to our heritage, our culture, and our values. guide for living an ethical life, and an inspiration for all times.
Students will explore how a Torah is made, meet the rabbis
SELECTED ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: whose commentaries make up the Talmud, and learn how
l How is my Jewish identity similar to others’? How is it our sacred texts define and enrich Jewish life.
unique? Volume 4: Jewish History and Heritage 4–5
l H ow does Hebrew help us form our Jewish identity?
l H ow do mitzvot help us build our best possible Examines the influence of Jewish history on North American
life today. Students will explore the themes of exile and
community? return, and learn how the values and traditions that have
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Jewish Life & Learning MINI COURSES | Grades 4–6
Living Jewish Values Series
A flexible two-year values curriculum in four units
by Joysa Maben Winter, Mark H. Levine and Aviva Werner | Online Music Video Companion by Alan Sufrin
EACH VOLUME IS ITS
OWN MINI-COURSE
Explore core Jewish values through stories, personality Be Your Best Self 4–5
quizzes, and games.
Values: Individual Dignity (K’vod Habriyot), Returning to Your
Introduce students to 16 of the most important—and Best Self (Teshuvah), Personal Satisfaction (Sameach B’chelko),
sustaining—values of our tradition using a workbook/journal and Humility (Anavah)
format that invites student reflection. Appropriate for grades
4, 5, or 6, each four-value unit is available separately or Essential Questions: What does it mean to have personal
combined into four units over two years. dignity? How does humility help the world?
BY THE END OF THIS SYSTEMATIC, Building Family Connections 4–5
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM, STUDENTS WILL:
l R ead and pronounce the Hebrew value terms for sixteen Values: Gratitude (Hakarat Hatov), Family Harmony (Sh’lom Bayit),
Truth (Emet), and Holiness (Kedushah)
Jewish values Essential Questions: How do I show gratitude? What risks can
l Understand the value concepts we take for the sake of sh’lom bayit? How much is truth worth?
l Identify core sacred texts associated with each value
l Recognize the relevance of these values to society Be a Good Friend 5–6
l Develop a plan to adopt each value in their personal lives
Values: Judging Favorably (Dan L’chaf Zechut), Friendship (Reyut),
CONTENT: The Power of Speech (Koach Hadibur), and Courage (Ometz Lev)
l C ompelling tales from classical Jewish literature stimulate
Essential Questions: How can I be a good friend? How is gossip
discussion. dangerous? What is peer pressure?
l Personality quizzes encourage students to construct
Our Shared World 5–6
aspects of each value in their own behavior.
l Stories from the agaddic tradition as well as articles about Values: Community (Kehillah), Justice (Tzedek), Mutual
Responsibility (Arevut), and Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam)
contemporary role models help students comprehend the
value in action. Essential Questions: What is the difference between seeking
l C oncrete strategies help students adopt the values in their justice and getting what you want? How do we show arevut to
own lives international Jewish communities?
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Grades 3–12 | VALUES & MITZVOT Jewish Life & Learning
Values and Ethics
Torah Topics for Today
by Fred and Joyce Claar
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A Kid’s Mensch Handbook Torah Topics
for Today
Created and edited
Step by Step to a Lifetime of Jewish Values by Fred and Joyce Claar
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by Scott E. Blumenthal 3–4 some of the special ways you should treat them?
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Spanning the worlds of sports, science,
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Introduction
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Exodus: Sh’mot Topics
Eight twentieth-century women, Leviticus: Vayikra Topics
exemplifying the best in Jewish leadership, Numbers: B’midbar Topics
are profiled here, together with their roles Deuteronomy: D’varim Topics
in accomplishments such as the trade Subject Index
union movement, the birth of Israel, and
the Yiddish theater.
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Jewish Heritage GOD | Grades 3–12
Partners with God 3–4 The God Book
by Gila Gevirtz A Necessarily Incomplete
Look at the Essence of God
This groundbreaking book gives
teachers and parents a clear and By Rabbi Paul Yedwab 7–8
comfortable way to introduce Jew-
ish concepts of God to children. Not a theology textbook, but a book
With stories from our tradition, of texts and “an antidote to premature
modern photographs, vibrant atheism.” The God Book’s engaging
illustrations, and inventive activities, format encourages creative thinking
children explore ideas of God and about God. In addition to primary
holiness and discover a Jewish sources in both Hebrew and English,
vocabulary for thinking and talking about God. each chapter features a “My God Diary,”
in which students can write about
CHILDREN WILL LEARN: their feelings, thoughts, doubts and
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God creates The God Book •3825 $13.95
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X O ur souls connect us to each other and to God vividly bring to life the wonder and variety of God’s world. At
the same time, children learn the basic prayers and blessings
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Living as Partners with God 4–6
by Gila Gevirtz FOLDER TITLES: 5. God’s Promise
1. God’s Creations 6. God’s Gift of Shabbat
Building on the concepts and vocabulary of personal faith 2. God Is One 7. Talking to God
introduced in Partners with God, this second volume is a 3. In God’s Image 8. God’s World
guide to Jewish life. 4. Thanking God
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studying Torah, and observing Shabbat by meeting ancient Teacher’s Edition •1658 $26.95
prophets and sages, such as Isaiah and Rabbi Akiba, as well
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Grades 5–7 | FOOD ETHICS Jewish Heritage
Min Ha’aretz:
Making Meaning from Our Food
by Hazon/Becca Linden and Julie Botnick
Help pre-teens consider how the most basic of all human LESSON PLAN MANUAL
needs—eating—ties into Jewish values. Provides 17 ready-to-use lesson plans based on the journal.
Our relationship to the foods we eat has been a concern of It includes:
Judaism from its earliest writings. Using classic texts as a
starting point, Min Ha’aretz guides students through myriad l Project Based Learning: Students put their learning
food-related issues and dilemmas of our time. to use to solve real-world problems, and gain a deeper
Min Ha’aretz fosters discussion of the ways both understanding of how Jewish values are relevant to their
contemporary and Jewish values can help us make choices. lives.
For example, the dilemma of whether to eat meat, and if so,
how much and what kind, is discussed both from a modern l Enrichment Options to review content, such as debate
values perspective (factory farming, sustainability) as well topics, games, activities, and more.
from a Jewish values point of view (caring for animals).
The content also helps connect students to the spiritual l Background Information with short summaries of each
meanings that we can gain through our food choices. For issue.
example, the Jewish value of sh’mirat ha’guf, (caring about
our health) can help us choose to eat in moderation, be l A Glossary of Jewish terms and sources referenced in Min
more aware of where our foods come from, and help foster Ha’aretz.
gratitude for the food we enjoy and eat.
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5. Food Miles stewards of the earth and more educated, empowered
6. Animals and Us consumers.
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Jewish Life & Learning OUR ENVIRONMENT | Grades 6–8
Our Place in the Universe
Judaism and the Environment Journal
by Marc Rosenstein, Tova Sacher, and Sigalit Ur
Modern dilemmas
Text Study Analogies from Ways our tradition helps us
Jewish tradition notice, reflect, and decide
Guide students to think critically about how they live in CONTENTS:
the world. What is our place in the universe?
Were we created to rule over the world and use it for our needs Chapter 1: Stories We Tell about the World
or are we simply a part of nature, like any other creature? Do we Chapter 2: Nature in Jewish Laws and Customs
have a responsibility for taking care of the world? Chapter 3: The Animal Kingdom
Humanity’s relationship to the natural world has been a concern Chapter 4: Sharing Public Resources
of Judaism from our earliest writings. Chapter 5: Our Responsibility to the Future
In this journal, students will explore connections between Chapter 6: Setting Limits
what we believe and how we live. The goal is to think critically Chapter 7: Striking the Right Balance
about the modern dilemmas we face, including climate change, Words to Know
conservation, genetic engineering, and other environmental
issues. Students will learn to draw insights from Jewish texts, The Lesson Plan Manual provides 17 ready-to-use
ideas, and practices as they formulate their own positions. lesson plans based on the journal. It also includes Project
This book does not offer answers to these modern issues; Based Learning options; Enrichment Options such as
rather it serves as a platform for nuanced, thoughtful debate, and debate topics, puzzles, games, and quizzes; Background
helps students grapple with these complex issues, make their Information with concise summaries of each issue.
own meaning, and relate the lessons learned to their own lives. ALSO AVAILABLE:
Original biblical and rabbinic sources, retold to reinforce the Free Online Digital Resources: A curated list of links to
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discussion. FREE GAME PACK:
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ways to apply their learning to daily life, such as making a available at www.behrmanhouse.com/universe.
vegetarian cookbook with the class or participating in a local
environmental campaign. Our Place in the Universe
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Grades 5–Adult | HISTORY Jewish Life & Learning
The History of the Jewish People Grades 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 94. 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 •1190 $15.95 VOLUME 2 CONTENTS
Teacher’s Guide, Vol. 1 •1191 $26.95 1. East European Jewry, 1881–1914
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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 Grades 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
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