Jewish holidays all year round : a family treasury

by Ilene Cooper

Other authorsElivia Savadier
Paper Book, 2002

Call number

J 236 Cooper

Tags

child, holidays

Subjects

Cookery, Jewish Juvenile literature
Fasts and feasts Judaism Juvenile literature
Jewish crafts Juvenile literature

Publication

New York : Harry N. Abrams, 2002.

Description

Explains the origins and meaning of the major Jewish holidays, describes how they are observed, and suggests related crafts and recipes.

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LibraryThing member brandib90
"Jewish Holidays" is a wonderful book that describes the history and traditions of the Jewish religion. The history and message of each Jewish holiday is combined with stories, legends, and pictures of artifacts from the Jewish Museum. The purpose of this book is to inform readers about the
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 different customs of this particular religion. This book is perfect for informing students about the different religions in the world. Even though this is just one religion it is a start.
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Awards

Sydney Taylor Book Award (Mass Import -- Pending Differentiation)
National Jewish Book Award (Winner — Children's Literature — 2002)

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Status

Available

Call number

J 236 Cooper

ISBN

0810905507 / 9780810905504

Barcode

30402092917634

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