seder

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seder

The secret seder

2005
During the Nazi occupation of France, a boy and his father slip out of their village and into the mountains, where they join a group of fellow Jews at a humble seder table.

My first Passover

1990
Describes with illustrations and simple text the special parts of a Seder meal which celebrates the Jewish feast of Passover. On board pages.

Passover

2008
Describes the origin and customs of the Jewish holiday Passover, discussing the ten plagues, the Seder meal, matzo, and other topics.

Passover

Jewish celebration of freedom
2007
Describes the history, meaning, and elements of the Passover celebration, and includes a hands-on activity.

Passover

2003
Simple text and photographs describe the history of Passover and the ways it is celebrated in North America.

Passover

1989
Rhyming text and illustrations depict the history of Passover and one boy's family Seder.

Hooray! it's Passover!

1996
Shows a family celebrating a traditional Passover by having their Seder dinner with many relatives, and explains the importance of the holiday.

Passover

1987
Follows the members of the Adler family as they prepare for and celebrate Passover.

Private Joel and the Sewell Mountain seder

2008
Based upon a true event, tells the story of a group of Jewish soldiers and three freed slaves, who have a Passover seder in 1862 on the battlefields of the Civil War.

The Yankee at the seder

2009
As a Confederate family prepares for Passover the day after the Civil War has ended, a Yankee arrives on their Virginia doorstep and is invited to share their meal, to the dismay of ten-year-old Jacob. Includes historical notes about Corporal Myer Levy, on whom the story is based, and his prominent Philadelphia family.

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