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Author
Publisher
Kalaniot Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Hannah invites us all into her home for her family's Passover seder. Her diverse group of friends bring their own culture to the celebration as well. Join the crowd and explore the universal themes of freedom, hope, thanks -- and delicious food. Back matter includes facts about Passover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Ruby's cousin Avital is sad because her mom is going on a work trip during Hanukkah, so Ruby plans an eight-night treasure hunt to ensure Avital has a good holiday. Includes a note about Hanukkah and instructions on playing dreidel.
Author
Publisher
Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A kaleidoscopic portrait of one family's displacement across four countries, Kantika -- "song" in Ladino -- follows the joys and losses of Rebecca Cohen, feisty daughter of the Sephardic elite of early 20th-century Istanbul. When the Cohens lose their wealth and are forced to move to Barcelona and start anew, Rebecca fashions a life and self from what comes her way -- a failed marriage, the need to earn a living, but also passion, pleasure and motherhood....
12) The Purim panic
Author
Series
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Ruby loves baking hamantaschen for Purim, but cannot celebrate as she realizes her special ring is missing. Includes a note about Purim and instructions on making a grogger.
Author
Series
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Ruby and her family go apple picking before Rosh Hashanah but end up with more apples than they need for the holiday, so Ruby and her cousins come up with new apple recipes for the Jewish New Year. Includes recipes.
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A mouse upsets villagers just before Passover by stealing a crumb of bread from one house and running into another, then brings neighbors together to finish preparing for the holiday. Includes background information about the story and glossary.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The Purim play is about to start, but the megillah is missing! Without the scroll that recounts the Purim story, how can the show go on? Never fear: three determined hamantaschen--DETECTIVES! Right. Three determined DETECTIVES are on the case. With the help of a mysterious stranger and a few disguises, the detectives uncover the facts so the true story of Purim can be told." --
Author
Publisher
Kar-Ben
Pub. Date
©2011
Language
English
Description
City-girl Talia misunderstands her grandmother's request that she go to the garden for "root vegetables" but manages to find some she thinks are rude, as well as a good use for the rest she harvests. Includes a recipe for Rude Vegetable Stew.
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