Books with author Akiva Teddy MacLeod

***** "We have tried several different weekly Torah lessons and this one rates at the top of our list."***** "Presents Biblical stories accurately, in a very conversational way"Discover why parents and teachers are turning to The Family Torah to read aloud and share the joys of the Torah and its lessons, in the short, simple weekly installments that have carried the Jewish people through millennia.Its focus is mainly on pshat — the plain meaning of the Torah — with a sprinkling of midrash, the lively "stories behind the stories" that are so often crucial to understanding the Torah's text. The distinction between pshat and midrash is clearly delineated to help adults and children gain a clear understanding of the function of each.This sense of balance, along with the book’s clearly-written, lively Torah narrative, will appeal to a range of ages, convincing parents, teachers and children alike that the story of the Torah is itself exciting and relevant, an integral part of our precious tradition... and a joy to share together.Ideal for:Classroom teachersParentsHomeschoolersSynagogue youth leadersand more...

The ants go marching one by one, hurrah...Come explore Hashem's amazing world on a teeny, tiny scale. Shrink down for exciting close-up encounters with ants, bees, and other bugs while discovering the many important jobs Hashem put them here to do.The Hashem's Amazing World series shares the wonders of faith and science on a level every child can understand and enjoy."...A charming story that touches on the natural wonder and attraction that many kids have towards outer space, and adds thoughts of Hashem into the mix. The illustrations and photos enhance its appeal, making for a book that parents will enjoy sharing with their children."-Ann Koffsky, author/illustrator, Frogs in the Bed, My Passover Seder Activity Book, on Zoom: A Trip to the Moon, the first book in the Hashem's Amazing World series.More in this series: Zoom: A trip to the moonBaby: Life before birth

The ants go marching one by one, hurrah... Come explore Hashem's amazing world on a teeny, tiny scale. Shrink down for exciting close-up encounters with ants, bees, and other bugs while discovering the many important jobs Hashem put them here to do. The Hashem's Amazing World series shares the wonders of faith and science on a level every child can understand and enjoy.