Books published by publisher Behrman House

Students build on the skills they learned in Book 1 and continue on the path to siddur Hebrew mastery, with extra attention paid to comprehension of prayer words and concepts. Fluent Prayer Reading--consistent prayer-reading practice builds siddur fluencyPrayer Readiness--conceptual introductions motivate students and enliven prayer readingPrayer Practice--prayer excerpts reinforce siddur vocabularyWritten Prayer Exercises--drills common prayer words and siddur translationIllustrative Stories--present siddur vocabulary in contemporary settingsContinuous Reinforcement--each lesson builds on prior lessons, providing automatic reviewCheckpoints--students' progress is measured throughoutStudents are on their way to fluency.

Year of Jewish Stories, A: 52 Tales for Children and Their Families Samantha Shubert and Grace Ragues Maisel, Illustrated by Tammy Keiser Drawing on Jewish tradition and enlivened by a modern sensibility, A Year of Jewish Stories helps families explore Jewish values and create positive Jewish memories through the magic of storytelling. In their introduction the authors write, "We are offering you an easy and open invitation into the richness of Jewish life - the aroma of freshly baked challah, the warmth of a teacher's hug, the sound of the Red Sea parting. We want this invitation to be as welcoming as Abraham's tent, which is said to have been open on three sides and situated at a crossroads so as to accept as many guests as possible." This book is for parents and children, grandparents and teachers, rabbis and cantors, educators and librarians alike. Come into the tent, sit down, and listen to a story.

Everything your Hebrew teachers need to easily use Alef Bet Quest, including a Scope and Sequence chart, ways to integrate the computer software with the book, a Certificate of Completion, and sheets to assess students' progress in all the lessons. BONUS feature: Built-in Phonics Flash Cards and Word Cards for teachers to photocopy and create as many sets as they wish. ABOUT ALEF BET QUEST: Alef Bet Quest is the first fully integrated multi-media Hebrew primer. Using Alef Bet Quest and its built-in digital application, students go on a virtual trip through Israel as they learn to decode Hebrew from Jewish cultural vocabulary and everyday Hebrew words. Combining the best of today's technology with the most up-to-date techniques for reading skills acquisition, Alef Bet Quest incorporates computer-based, read-aloud exercises--using both American and Israeli accents--so students can actually hear how the letters, syllables, and words sound.

Like Judaism itself, the ritual of the Bar and Bat Mitzvah has developed over time. As with all rituals, participants need to invest it with meaning if it is to move beyond mere performance. In a time when we seek to strengthen Jewish continuity and identity, the bar and bat mitzvah provide opportunities to create meaning in our children's lives. It is the moment when the Jewish community grows by one. A Spiritual Journey is at once a guide to the practical issues of becoming a bar or bat mitzvah and an exploration of the deeper emotional and spiritual elements, inviting young adults and their families to appreciate the ritual's inherent richness and beauty. B'nai mitzvah and their parents will benefit from this thoughtful examination of the ceremonies that lie at the heart of Jewish identity. A Spiritual Journey ensures that the ceremony sets Jewish young adults on a lifelong path toward wisdom, faith, justice, and peace.