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Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"A young Jewish boy strolls through Vienna and witnesses acts of anti-Semitism during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. At night he dreams of a superhero, Judah Maccabee, who appears to defend Vienna's Jews. When he awakes, he knows there will be no Maccabean rescue and he weeps. Years pass, the boy, now an old man, returns to Vienna and sees the Jewish community and the Temple have been restored. He looks for the eternal light in his Temple and can't...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"No celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recounting the events of more than two thousand years ago that the holiday commemorates. In a simple yet dramatic text and vibrant paintings, the story of the courageous Maccabees and the miracle that took place in the Temple in Jerusalem is retold."--Amazon.com.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Rosh Hashanah is a special holiday that celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Readers will learn that Jews celebrate by enjoying festive meals, eating symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey, attending synagogue services, and more" --
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Series
Pub. Date
℗♭2017
Description
The followers of the three major monotheistic faiths-Judaism, Christianity, and Islam-make up more than half of the world's population. Each of these religions traces its descent to the patriarch Abraham, who was the first man to completely submit to the will of a single, all-powerful God. Yet despite this shared heritage, there are important differences in the religious beliefs of Muslims, Christians, and Jews. This book provides the historical context...
7) I am Jewish
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces the ancient religion of Judaism through the eyes of a Jewish child living in St. Louis.
10) Jewish festivals
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the different festivals celebrated in the Jewish faith.
13) Judaism
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an illustrated exploration of the history, faith, and traditions of the Jewish people.
14) Hanukkah
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces Hanukkah, including when, where, how and why it is celebrated.
15) Jewish synagogue
Author
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the reader to the Jewish religion and describes what goes on in a synagogue.
16) Israel
Pub. Date
1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the customs and beliefs connected to some of the special occasions celebrated in Israel, including Rosh Hashana, Tu Bishvat, Purim, and Sukkot. Includes recipes and related activities.
17) Hanukkah
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An easy introduction to the traditions of this Jewish holiday.
18) Judaism
Author
Pub. Date
[1991]
Description
An account of the history and rituals of Judaism, examining such areas as sacred use of the Hebrew language and the role of the faith in establishing the contemporary nation of Israel.
19) Judaism
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
This books explores the history and contains an explanation of the beliefs and practices of Judaism.