jewish holidays

Contains seven short plays for two actors about popular holidays, including Halloween, Christmas, and Fourth of July, and includes staging notes and costume suggestions.

Recounts the story of the Maccabeean revolt against Antiochus IV and the miracle of the temple lamp. Describes how Hanukkah is celebrated today.

Describes the origins and meanings of thirteen Jewish holidays and festivals.

Recounts the history and rituals of ten Jewish holidays, and includes related games, recipes, stories, songs, and crafts.

A young boy who loves to build houses learns that the perfect holiday for him is Sukkot.

A cowherd's simple but sincere Yom Kippur prayer is instrumental in ending the day's fast.

Offers complete menus with kosher recipes for each Jewish holiday, with explanations of the rituals, lists of the religious items and foods needed, blessings in English and Hebrew, and suggestions for planning ahead.