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The Devil's Arithmetic
by Jane Yolen
Hannah thinks tonight’s Passover Seder will be the same as always. Little does she know that this year she will be mysteriously transported into the past where only she knows the horrors that await. She travels back to the Holocaust time period and meets her great aunt as a teenager.
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Christ in the Passover
by David Brickner, Ceil Rosen
A best-selling title from the ministry of Jews for Jesus, Christ in the Passover is now revised with an updated appendix. It is written for Jews, messianic believers, and Gentiles curious about the connection between the ancient holy day of the Old Testament and Jesus Christ, and for missionaries evangelizing to Jewish people. A comprehensive and convincing look at how the Passover is fulfilled in Christ.
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The Yankee at the Seder
by Elka Weber
The war is over and they're saying the South lost. Ten-year-old Jacob would give anything to show those Yankees that not all Confederates are ready to surrender. He gets his chance when he sees a real, live Yankee soldier walking down his street, on leave for Passover. But before Jacob can think of a way to be brave, the Yankee asks for a piece of his matzoh! This beautiful, engaging story about a Jewish Yankee... (more)
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Mrs. Katz and Tush
by Patricia Polacco
Taking care of an abandoned kitten with his neighbor, Mrs. Katz, leads young Larnel to an understanding of the elderly woman's Jewish heritage and of the suffering and triumph it shares with his own African-American heritage. Reprint. Reading Rainbow. K. PW.
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The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah
by Leslie Kimmelman
Oy gevalt! The Little Red Hen likes baking matzah, but she's not so crazy about doing everything herself. Would it be too much to ask her friends Dog, Horse, and Sheep to help plant and harvest some wheat for the delicious Passover treat? Couldn't they at least help schlep the wheat to the mill? In this rollicking version of a favorite folktale, a harried, hardworking hen finds the true meaning of Passover. A... (more)
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The Bible (English Standard Version)
by Crossway Bibles
The ESV Study Bible was created to help people understand the Bible in a deeper way. Combining the best and most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with the highly regarded ESV text, it is the most comprehensive study Bible ever published. The ESV Study Bible features more than 2,750 pages of extensive, accessible Bible resources, including completely new notes, full-color maps, illustrations,... (more)
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The Matzah Man: A Passover Story
by Naomi Howland
In this lively adaptation of "The Gingerbread Boy," a bold little man made of matzah jumps out of the baker"s oven and leads him and everyone in the neighborhood—all of whom are preparing for Passover—on a merry chase. With colossal chutzpah, the Matzah Man taunts Cousin Tillie as she is cooking brisket, Auntie Bertha trying on her new spring shoes, and Grandpapa Solly making gefilte fish. He at last arrives on... (more)
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The Passover Seder
by Emily Sper
From the innovative creator of Hanukkah: A Counting Book in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish comes The Passover Seder. There's no other book like this in the marketplace! Along with a simple retelling of the Passover story, this novelty book takes readers through a hands-on seder experience. Open a Hagaddah; turn a seder plate to match symbolic foods; lift the napkin and "break" the middle matzah; touch matzah,... (more)
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LifeGuide Bible Studies
Exodus
Learning to Trust God
by James W. Reapsome
These 24 lessons from the Book of Exodus are part of LifeGuide, a popular line of Bible study guides which provide solid biblical content and raise thought-provoking issues in an easy-to-lead format.
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The Women's Passover Companion: Women's Reflections on the Festival of Freedom
A powerful--and empowering--gathering of women's voices transmitting Judaism's Passover legacy to the next generation. The Women's Passover Companion offers an in-depth examination of women's relationships to Passover as well as the roots and meanings of women's seders. This groundbreaking collection captures the voices of Jewish women--rabbis, scholars, activists, political leaders, and artists--who... (more)
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P is for Passover (Holiday Alphabet Books)
by Tanya Lee Stone
P is for Passover Or Pesach, some say, We celebrate freedom On this holiday In this new shaped alphabet book, families will enjoy learning about Passover! Every page contains a letter of the alphabet along with sweet, rhyming text that corresponds with each letter. And as an added bonus, at the end of the book is the complete story of Passover. This is a perfect introduction to the holiday!
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Haggadah: The Passover Story
by Marc-Alain Ouaknin, Gerard Garouste
The Haggadah's rhythm of songs and questions is a meditation on freedom. It is of central importance to the Jewish faith and is one of the Hebraic texts that has been discussed and recreated the most often. But Haggadah is more than a book, it is also a practical guide that follows the order of the Seder ceremony. This edition includes all the instructions and English and Hebrew text necessary to carry out a... (more)
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A Picture Book of Passover
by David A. Adler
Describes the events which led to the liberation of the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt, and explains some of the Passover traditions and customs.
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Dinosaur on Passover
by Diane Levin Rauchwerger
PreSchool-K-The friendly, oversize creature from Dinosaur on Hanukkah (Lerner, 2005) returns to celebrate Passover with a boy and his family. In silly, rhyming text, the reptile tries to help perform the holiday rituals: removing the forbidden foods, preparing the horseradish, singing the four questions, drinking the wine, retelling the story of the Exodus, eating matzah, searching for the afikomen , and... (more)
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Hooray, It's Passover
by Leslie Kimmelman
What makes Passover special? It is having the whole family come fromfar and near to share in Seder. Or perhaps it is hearing the story of the Jews' escape from Egypt. Join a young girl and her family as they gather to celebrate Passover.
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Had Gadya: A Passover Song
Anyone who has attended a Passover Seder smiles with recognition at the words and tune of Had Gadya, the traditional cumulative song that ends the holiday evening. Internationally acclaimed artist Seymour Chwast expands the text with a visual story-within-a-story, with a bright palette and folk-art style. Also includes a thought-provoking afterword by Rabbi Michael Strassfeld, coauthor of the classic bestseller... (more)
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Celebrate the Feasts of the Old Testament in Your Own Home or Church
by Martha Zimmerman
"I've yet to read more remarkable insights into the Jewish feasts and holidays. Would that every Christian could understand their roots as Mrs. Zimmerman does." -- Jan Markell The great religious feasts as described in the Old Testament and Jewish tradition are full of spiritual truth presented in the New Testament. When those festivals are re-enacted in the Christian home, children have a living picture of Bible... (more)
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Passover Haggadah: A Messianic Celebration
by Eric-Peter Lipson
A Passover Seder involves the whole family. It's an evening filled with stories and symbols to celebrate a Festival of Freedom from slavery in Egypt. Jesus later turned these promises of Israel's deliverance to a message of deliverance from our own slavery to sin. It is a telling witness to what He has done and is doing to redeem His people. This book with its uniquely Jewish Christian insights allows you and your... (more)
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Telling: A Loving Hagadah for Passover (Nonsexist Yet Traditional Judaism: Fast and Feast)
by Dov Ben-Khayyim
From the Introduction: "The Pesakh story has been told for several thousand years, but its lessons and magic continue to provide meaning to this very day. It is especially relevant today, when so many of us are alientated, pessimistic, fearful and in need of spiritual sustenance." The late Dov Ben Khayyim, changed very little of the traditional Hagadah, when he first edited the book in 1983. He said "I simply... (more)
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Tales From the Heart: A collection of Short Stories
by Anne Lebrecht
Tales from the Heart: A Collection of Short Stories varies in subject matter, reflected by a brief synopsis listed below. “The Woman Called Mother.” The memories of events that now take on a new awareness when a discovery of photos appear, to an aging daughter. “Redefining Sara.” A writers trip home, a romance, and a chance for a new life. “Tea Leaves Never Lie.” Some times, we wish they would. ... (more)

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