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Hasidism: A New History

Hasidism: A New History

Authors: David Biale, David Assaf, Benjamin Brown, Uriel Gellman, Samuel Heilman, Moshe Rosman, Gadi Sagiv, Marcin Wodziński Afterword: Arthur Green This is the first comprehensive history of the pietistic movement that shaped modern Judaism....

Paulie's Passover Predicament by Jane Sutton

Paulie’s Passover Predicament by Jane Sutton

Illustrator: Barbara Vagnozzi Paulie the moos-ician can hardly wait to host a Passover seder for his friends. Unfortunately, his seder doesn’t turn out quite the way he planned. Will the hunt for the afikomen...

Jews worry about continuity, even though Rabbi Mordechai of Lechovitz prohibited even that: “All worrying is forbidden, except to

Typically Jewish by Nancy Kalikow Maxwell

Is laughter essential to Jewish identity? Do Jews possess special radar for recognizing members of the tribe? Since Jews live longer and make love more often, why don’t more people join the tribe? “More...

My Sometimes Feelings by Leah Rubabshi

My Sometimes Feelings by Leah Rubabshi

Illustrator: Amy Wummer It’s wonderful when children feel happy, brave, or loving, but what happens when they feel sad, bored, or angry? With adorable illustrations and just a few lines of text, My Sometimes...

Passover Family by Monique Polak

Passover Family by Monique Polak

Teach babies and toddlers about this important Jewish festival by exploring what happens during the Passover seder with this delightful photographic board book. This primer features family and friends coming together to share a...