"Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the first of the Jewish Holy High Days and one of Judaism's holiest days. Often called the birthday of the world, it is celebrated on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. People celebrate this happy holiday with family and friends by praying, lighting candles, and eating special meals and sweet treats. Learn more about the history behind this important day and how it's observed...

Describes how the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated around the world.

Three moving tales illustrate the wonder of the Jewish High Holidays.

Rhyming text invites young readers and their families to take stock of the happy times, the occasional regrets, as well as new friends made and new skills gained over the year in celebration of Rosh Hashanah.

A white ram, made on the sixth day of creation, waits patiently in the garden of Eden until the time is right, then runs to save a certain child in fulfillment of God's plan.

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.