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The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays

by Malka Drucker

The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays is a compendium of facts, activities, and stories from around the world suitable for use by the entire family.

A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking

Here at last is the first lovingly assembled, comprehensive collection of delicious, fail-proof baked goods--for the Jewish holidays and throughout the year--compiled and interpreted by Marcy Goldman, a professional baker who is also a professional writer on food. Even if we don't have time to bake on a regular basis, holidays are something different--special occasions that encourage us to pull out the cake... (more)

A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays

by Robin Scarlata

This giant book gives an an extensive look at the nine annual holidays: Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Tabernacles, Hanukkah, Purim and the weekly holiday--the Sabbath! This books explains the historical, agricultural, spiritual, and prophetic purposes of each holiday, showing how each points to Christ and creative ways to teach them to your children! Includes... (more)

Haggadah for Jews & Buddhists

by Elizabeth Pearce-Glassheim

A discussion provoking retelling of the traditional Passover ritual, linking its meaning with age-old Buddhist concepts. A traditional haggadah in format, this has been written for a mixed family. Haggadah for Jews & Buddhists illuminates the concepts embedded in the Biblical story of the sacred exodus from slavery to freedom. This journey applies to everyone as they face life's challenges and grow stronger... (more)

The Animated Menorah

by Ephraim Sidon

Two children travel through time and space on a magic dreidel. Their adventures with Judah the Maccabee, George Washington, a Russian refusenik and many others, tell the story of Hannukah. Full color illustrations created in clay (claymation) by Rony Oren. From the series The Animated Holydays.

Jewish Holiday Kitchen

by Joan Nathan

"Joan Nathan is the authority on Jewish cooking, from the folkloric-cultural-historical perspective, and the food angle as well." --Mollie Katzen, author of The Moosewood Cookbook "This is how holiday cooking should be--warm, welcoming, and straight from the heart." --Anne Willan, author of Cook It Right Only the best cookbooks stand the test of time, and this rich assemblage of holiday recipes... (more)

Days of Awe : A Treasury of Jewish Wisdom for Reflection, Repentance, and Renewal on the High Holy Days

Days of Awe : A Treasury of Jewish Wisdom for Reflection, Repentance, and Renewal on the High Holy Days

by Nahum Norbert Glatzer, S. Y. Agnon

Compiled by one of the greatest Hebrew writers of the 20th century and first published in 1948, Days of Awe is the long-acknowledged classic companion to the High Holy Days prayer book. Here in one volume are readings and meditations from the Bible, the Talmud, the Midrash, and the Zohar, to deepen the spiritual experience of the holiest days of the Jewish year.

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