Books with author Ofanansky

Visit the people who make Torah scrolls and decorations. Find out how parchment is scraped and stretched, how tree sap becomes ink, how a computer program checks for mistakes, and why people spend so much time and care making Torah scrolls by hand. More than 100 full-color photographs and interviews give a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at scribes, artists, and craftsmen in their workshops in Israel and the US.The Do It Yourself feature helps kids write with a feather quill pen just like a scribe, make ink from berries, make a clay yad (a pointer), and design a Torah scroll cover.

How is a menorah made? Why does it have nine branches? What is Hanukkah, anyway? Meet the people who make different menorahs, and find out how an ancient Jewish tradition is celebrated. What are the different elements that make a menorah? When do we light it? What blessings do we say, and how does it all fit in with the miracle of Hanukkah? Make and decorate your own menorah, roll candles, and discover what the letters on the dreidel mean. Discover all this and more, with over 100 explanatory photos that reveal a fascinating world behind the scenes.This informative and engaging book is highly recommended for all ages --The Jewish Book Council An engaging glimpse into the art and craft of Hanukkah candle lighting --Kirkus Reviews