The Henna Helper
- Ages: 5-8
- AWARD WINNING:
Gali’s cousin Yael is getting married and Gali gets to be her flower girl. But Gali thinks the Henna ceremony beforehand is too old-fashioned. When her grandmother asks Gali to be her helper in organizing this gala event, Gali falls in love with it and comes to realize that tradition and modernity can go together.
Rembrandt’s Blessing
- Ages: 5-8
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Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt's passion but he doesn’t understand the correct translations of the scenes until Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel teaches him. At the rabbi's home for Sabbath dinner, Rembrandt watches his friend cup his hands over his children's heads and say a blessing, which gives him an idea for a very special, very famous painting.
On The Wings of Eagles
- Ages: 5-8
Based on real events, this picture book dramatizes the story of young Haila, a Yemenite girl, who with her family was airlifted to safety by Alaska Airlines during Operation Magic Carpet. This daring mission rescued nearly 50,000 Jews from the dangers of Yemen in 1949 and 1950, and safely brought them to Israel.
Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom
Luis de Torres lives in Spain during the Spanish Inquisition. He is a Converso, a Catholic convert who in his heart, remains Jewish. Like many fellow Spanish Jews, he practices his religion in secret.
The Boston Chocolate Party
Joshua Mendes misses his best friend Isaac, who has moved to Boston. Find out what happens when he and his Papa make a surprise visit in this yummy tale of friendship and freedom.
Soosie, The Horse That Saved Shabbat
- Ages: 4-8
- PJ Library Selection
- AWARD WINNING:
- Association of Jewish Libraries:
A Best Jewish Holiday Book, Spring 2021
Meet Soosie, the lovable, resourceful horse that saves Shabbat for people living in Jerusalem during the early 20th Century.
Stork's Landing
- Ages: 3-8
- PJ Library Selection
When a migrating stork gets tangled in a net covering a fish pond on Maya’s kibbutz, Maya wonders what to do.
Lotty's Lace Tablecloth
- Ages: 6-10
- PJ Library Selection
Lotty Gross dreams of becoming a famous lace maker. While learning the trade she begins to make a lace tablecloth for her wedding chest. She decides that she will use the cloth every Friday night to welcome the Sabbath Queen.
Keeping The Promise
- Ages: 6-10
- AWARD WINNING:
- International Reading Association Teacher's Choice Award
- New York State Reading Association’s Charlotte Award
This award-winning book tells the gripping story behind the Sefer Torah (Torah scroll) that Ilan Ramon took up into outer space.
Tasty Bible Stories
- Ages: 8-11
Mm...mm delicious. That's the best way to describe this unique book combining Bible stories and matching recipes. Do you know that the first delectable treats were found in the Garden of Eden?
