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Understanding Jewish holidays and customs

historical and contemporary
1999
A historical and contemporary overview of customs and ceremonies as practiced by Jews from Biblical times to the present, discussing the changes that have taken place through the centuries.

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the story & meaning of Passover
1985
Discusses the history and importance of Passover, a celebration of freedom commemorating the exodus of Moses and the Israelites from Egypt, where they had long been slaves.

Reading between the lines

new stories from the Bible
1996

Eight days of Hanukkah

1997
Pictures and text provide information about the traditional eight-day Hanukkah celebration.

A family Passover

1980
A 10-year-old girl describes how her family celebrates Passover.

Good yontif

a picture book of the Jewish year
1997
Information about the various Jewish holy days throughout the year precedes a series of illustrations showing a young boy and his family celebrating each holiday.

Here come the Purim players!

1984
All the Jews in the Prague ghetto watch a troupe of local players reenact the story of Queeen Esther.

Tet

Vietnamese New Year
1994
Learn all about Tet, the three-day holiday that is like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and a birthday all rolled into one celebration.

Jewish festivals throughout the year

2004
Introduces the main Jewish festivals from Rosh Hashanah to Shavuot, tells the story behind each festival, and describes how each one is celebrated around the world today.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

2010
Explains for young readers the Jewish holidays Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Includes color photographs and factual side-bars.

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