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Once We Were Strangers by Debbie Levy is a forthcoming title from Roaring Brook Press.

The first night of Hanukkah in one child’s home begins. But what does the light from the candle mean? What are the words everyone is singing? What will each of these eight nights hold? Family and friends, takeout dinners and flat tires, traditions new and old—it’s all part of this year’s timeless, timely holiday celebration.

Shabbat can mean different things to different people, even for those who attend the same temple! This timeless story by A. J. Sass explores the countless ways to celebrate the sabbath holiday through the wonderfully diverse fabric of Jewish life and experience.

In a Beinoni time here should be no war, no terrible illness, no crime. Even if that also means there won't be any great discoveries, any cures, anything extraordinary. Ezra believes that's worth fighting for—or is it?

Twelve-year-old Becky has great expectations placed upon her. Not only does she need to be as perfect as her older brother and sister, but her upcoming bat mitzvah needs to be perfect, too. She is the rabbi’s daughter, after all. The trouble is, Becky’s intentions often lead her astray. At least when she plays the flute, she feels like the best version of herself. Until playing the flute causes Becky to do something not so perfect: keep a secret from her parents. Then Becky discovers that Sara, her "perfect" sister, has an even bigger secret. One that could turn the family upside down.

Miriam is the youngest, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t know things. She’s not as gullible as her parents or older siblings think, and she is too old for ridiculous stories that make no sense. So, using her superior detective skills, she sets out to debunk all of the fantastical things that people tell gullible kids. When her first tooth comes loose, Miriam is determined to prove to her friends and family that the tooth fairy isn’t real. She’s going to lay the perfect trap . . . just as soon as her tooth actually comes out.

בבית של מאשה יש חדר מיוחד מלא בספרים, בדפים ובפתקים ואפשר למצוא בו גם בדים וחוטים צבעוניים. יעלי קוראת לו חדר הפלאות של סבתא מאשה. יום אחד, כשיעלי ישבה עם סבתא מאשה בחדר הפלאות, משב רוח חדר מבעד לחלון ופיזר לכל עֵבֶר את הפתקים שעל שולחן העבודה. יעלי מיהרה לאסוף את הפתקים וניסתה לקרוא אותם. המילים בהם היו כתובות בשפה סודית, שפת סתרים. מהי השפה הסודית של סבתא מאשה? מדוע יש לסבתא של יעלי שפת סתרים?

In this novel for middle listeners, twelve-year-old Evie befriends a boy who is grieving the loss of both his parents.

כשאבא סידר את המגרות התגלה כובע שחור וגדול. האם זה כובע קסמים? האם הכובע מסוכן?

"Una merenda azeremos," Abuela says to her grandson. "But I don't understand," says the boy. "It means 'we will cook together' in our secret language," says Abuela. That evening, Mamá explains that the Spanish Jews took the Ladino language with them when they were forced to leave their homelands in Spain and Portugal during the Inquisition. "Can I learn the secret language?" the boy asks.

Silas and Great-Grandma Faye always end their video calls with "See you soon!" Great-Grandma Faye says that Havdalah, which separates Shabbat from the rest of the week, is like saying "See you soon!" to Shabbat. She shows Silas a spice box made by his great-grandpa, who used to say, "Havdalah is the time between Shabbat and ordinary days, when we get to feel both kinds of magic at the same time." Great-Grandma Faye suggests she and Silas make Havdalah together over the internet until they can be together again.

The Mitzvah Fairy wakes up early to spread joy. He fluffs his wings. Then he grabs his crown and wand. First stop: Bubbe and Zayde's house. Bubbe has the sniffles so the Mitzvah Fairy swoops in with chicken soup. "This will make you feel better, Bubbe," he says. Next, he zooms over to his neighbor's garden where he waters the plants and fills the birdfeeder. At the end of a busy day, the Mitzvah Fairy has one more thing to do―give his dad a great big hug. An author's note matches up the mitzvahs in the story with Jewish values.

In this concept book that also teaches colors, cute kids celebrate the holiday of Purim. Lily, in her red Queen Esther costume, brings red apples to the Purim party. Leo, dressed as a yellow hamantaschen, brings yellow bananas, and Eli, in his King Ahashverosh costume, brings purple plums. But who brought the hamantaschen to the Purim party?

Rachel thinks she will feel like Queen Esther when she rides an elephant draped in fancy fabric through the streets of Rangoon. Then she notices the old elephant's bruised and cracked feet, and she doesn’t feel so royal. So when Rachel wins the gold Purim crown at the synagogue celebration, she has an idea about how she can help the elephant.

Passover starts tonight and Zayde is babysitting for Ruthie—his first time by himself! Mommy has left a list of things to do: Buy parsley at the grocery store for the seder plate, go to the playground so Ruthie can use up energy, then use up more energy at home because seders last a long time. And be sure Ruthie takes a nap. But who exactly is babysitting whom as an afternoon of shenanigans ensue?

Mia loves the Passover seder at Edie Rose's apartment. All the neighbors sit around the table, talking about the journey from slavery to freedom. On Mia's birthday, Edie Rose gives her a rhinestone tiara and a map of the world. "You never know what journey might call your name," she says. When Edie Rose falls and breaks her arm, Mia looks at her map and wonders: Could a journey to help her neighbor be calling right now?

Join Mindy, Moishy the Shabbos monkey, and their friend Aron as they embark on delightful and hilarious adventures during Shaboos and Yom Tov! Filled with fun, laughter, and mischief, this series is perfect for young children aged 3-5. Each story is packed with playful moments, interactive learning, and charming characters that little ones will love.

Two thousand years ago, a ship sailed east, alone on an endless sea. The people onboard were fleeing the same war that the Maccabees fought in the ancient land of Israel. They took with them their faith and their traditions, knowing they would sail for more than a year. When a great storm crushed their boat on the shores of India, only a few survived. Some say the prophet Elijah plucked them from the sea. But they were welcomed by the people of the new land. They survived and adapted, with new spices for their food and new clothing and culture to borrow, but never strayed from their faith.

Papa plays beautiful music on the violin, sometimes quick and lively and sometimes slow and sorrowful. But one night, there is a pounding on the door, and a Nazi soldier snatches the violin away. The violin is silent for years until a luthier finds it and says, "I can fix you."

Miri will miss the Chinese lions in front of her apartment building. What will happen to her now that it's moving day? Fortunately Zayde, her Jewish grandfather, and Yeh Yeh, her Chinese grandfather, have some surprises to help her feel at home in her new apartment.