"What are the core teachings and beliefs of Judaism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments"--Provided by publisher.
This text inspires readers as well as explains the history of a holiday important to as many as 15 million people on Earth who identify as part of the Jewish faith.
"Written by rabbi and certified yoga instructor Mychal Copeland, [this book] encourages [children] . . . to explore both the world of yoga and the stories of the Bible and find meaning in both"--Amazon.
Judaism is a religion with a deep history. Readers of this engaging book learn all about what it means to be part of the Jewish faith. They'll also learn about the fascinating stories behind the many traditions, celebrations, and ceremonies involved in the religion. Informative text is arranged in manageable sections and correlates closely with colorful photographs, ensuring a strong understanding of the content. This stimulating volume is a key resource for those interested in learning more about the Jewish faith.
"Al Rosen, a Jewish man, takes on the jobs of his Christian neighbors on Christmas Eve and day so they can spend the holiday with their families, starting a tradition that lasts for decades"--Amazon.
"Hannah Malfa-Adler is Jew . . . ish. Not that she really thinks about it. She'd prefer to focus on her favorite pastime: baking delicious food! But when her best friend has a beyond-awesome Bat Mitzvah, Hannah starts to feel a little envious ...Despite her parents firm no, Hannah knows that if she can learn enough about her own faith, she can convince her friends that the party is still in motion"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the beliefs, practices, and places of worship of Judaism. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
"Engaging images accompany information about Israel. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8.".
Presents a brief introduction to the Dead Sea scrolls, providing information on their cultural and historical background and explaining what insight they provide about the origins of Christianity and Judaism as well as how they were discovered and deciphered.
