Books with author Ruth Kozodoy

This lavish resource contains everything you need to know about the feasts, fasts, and festivals that mark the Jewish year. Modern customs and celebrations are presented alongside each holiday's history and ancient traditions. Bible stories and midrashim illuminate the meaning of the holiday, and special attention is given to how holidays build core Jewish values. A planner helps children contribute ideas about how they want to celebrate each holiday. Includes Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simhat Torah, Shabbat, Hanukkah, Tu B'Shevat, Purim, Passover, Yom Hashoah, Yom Ha'atzma'ut, Lag B'Omer, Shavuot, Tisha B'av, and Rosh Hodesh. Provides activities and crafts for each holiday.

An indispensable guide for Jewish children, this book examines all the holidays of the Jewish year, providing historical background as well as exploring the contemporary relevance of the festivals. Bursting with full-color photographs and lively illustrations, this volume is an enthusiastic and spirited introduction to the milestones that mark the Jewish year.