Region: Israel

Materials from Israel

Even Higher

By Book Importer | Published: June 23, 2011

Young Reuven has a problem. Every year, on the day before Rosh Hashanah, the beloved rabbi of the village of Nemirov disappears until nightfall and no one knows where he goes. The villagers suspect that he ascends to heaven to beg forgiveness for their sins, but Reuven’s friends want the truth. They appoint him to [...]

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Kibitzers and Fools

By Book Importer | Published: June 23, 2011

Thirteen brief, illustrated, traditional Jewish tales, each accompanied by an appropriate saying.

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Beautiful Yetta

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

Yetta, beautiful Yetta, manages to escape from the butcher’s shop. But now she is lost in Brooklyn–a strange place filled with rude rats and dangerous buses! But then, brave Yetta saves a small green bird from a sneaky cat, and his friends, the wild parrots of Brooklyn, are very grateful.  

Other Descriptors: Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Blessed Are You

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

Blessed Are You is a collection of thirteen traditional Hebrew prayers ideal for children: prayers of thanksgiving and wonder, prayers for peace and comfort, prayers for peace and comfort, prayers for getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.

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Passing By

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

Yael peeks out from her balcony and sees everything that’s happening in the street below, from the cat in the garden next door to a big red tractor chugging down the road; finally, she sees the best thing–her dad on his way home!

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The Story of Esther

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

A vibrant and lyrical version of the Book of Esther, just in time for Purim on March 20, 2011.

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How To Understand Israel In 60 Days Or Less

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

When Sarah Glidden took a “Birthright Israel” tour, she thought she knew what she was getting herself into. But when she got to Israel, she found that things weren’t quite so simple. HOW TO UNDERSTAND ISRAEL is Sarah’s memoir not only of her Israeli governmentsponsored trip through Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, Masada and [...]

Other Descriptors: Biography, Graphic Novel, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Gathering Sparks

By Book Importer | Published: February 10, 2011

A grandfather introduces his grandson to the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, a centuries-old concept which proposes that everyone must do their part in order to improve the world.

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Nosh, Schlep, Shluff

By Book Importer | Published: February 10, 2011

Learning—and using—Yiddish is fun for the whole family, from the youngest mamaleh to the oldest bubbe and zaideh. Introduced to America as the mother tongue of millions of Jewish immigrants, Yiddish has made its way into everyday English. The sprightly, rhyming text follows a toddler through a busy day and is peppered from beginning to [...]

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Golda Meir

By Book Importer | Published: December 17, 2010

Leading Women celebrates the impact that women in leadership roles have made across cultures and decades.

Other Descriptors: Biography, Database, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment