fasts and feasts

Sophie and her cousin Sasha are usually the best of friends but their relationship runs into trouble when Sophie accuses Sasha of taking her father's shofar, a special horn that is used to usher in the Jewish New Year.

A boy observes the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with his family, describing each of their traditions.

Looks at some of the ways Muslims around the world celebrate the joyous festival of Id-ul-Fitr.

Introduces the eight key holidays of the Jewish year, including the seven major annual holidays and the weekly holiday of the Sabbath, exploring the background, meaning, and celebration of each. Includes craft ideas and recipes.

A complete guide to Jewish observance covering prayers, Sabbath, festivals, and fasts, rituals, customs, traditions, and law.

Describes the origins and traditions of Sikh festivals and celebrations around the world.

Highlights the Sabbath, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simhat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu Bi-Shevat, Purim, Passover, Yom ha-Azma'ut, Shavuot, Tishah be-Av, and other Jewish holidays.

Describes the origins and traditions of Hindu festivals and celebrations.

Throughout the year Danny and his family celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Hamishah Asar Bishevat, Purim, Passover, Lag ba-Omer, Shavuot, and the Sabbath.

Describes Buddhist festivals in various countries in which Buddhism is a major religion.