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Stumbling Stones by Bonnie Suchman

Stumbling Stones by Bonnie Suchman

Alice Heppenheimer, born into a prosperous German Jewish family around the turn of the twentieth century, comes of age at a time of growing opportunities for women. So, when she turns 21 years old,...

The Day The Rains Came by David Wolinsky

The Day The Rains Came by David Wolinsky

As the great Mel Brooks said, “ Humor is just another defense against the universe” — and in these chaotic times, an irreverent and chaotic book like When the Rains Came, will definitely help...

The Col­or of Sound by Emi­ly Barth Isler

The Col­or of Sound by Emi­ly Barth Isler

Twelve-year-old Rosie is a musical prodigy whose synesthesia allows her to see music in colors. Her mom has always pushed her to become a concert violinist, but this summer Rosie refuses to play, wanting...

On Friday Afternoon by Michal Babay

On Friday Afternoon by Michal Babay

Illustrator: Menahem Halberstadt Friday afternoon turns into a rambunctious adventure, filled with mitzvot and mayhem, as Leelee and Pickles help their family prepare for Shabbat. There’s only three hours until Shabbat, and there’s still...