A Candle for Grandpa: A Guide to the Jewish Funeral for Children and Parents

by David Techner

Other authorsJoel Iskowitz (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 1993

Status

Available

Call number

Y 246.5 TEC

Genres

Collections

Flag to Weed, YOUTH COLLECTION, 24X Observances (Customs&Ceremonies) inc. Lifecycle/Dietary, 246 Observances (Customs & Ceremonies), Youth-Elementary

Publication

Urj Press (1993), 32 pages

Description

A young boy describes the events surrounding the death of his grandfather including his and his family's feelings of grief and the Jewish funeral service that they participate in. Also includes answers to frequently asked questions regarding death and funerals.

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A young boy describes the events surrounding the death of his grandfather including his and his family's feelings of grief and the Jewish funeral service that they participate in. Also includes answers to frequently asked questions regarding death and funerals.

Subjects

Awards

Sydney Taylor Book Award (Winner — 1993)

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

32 p.; 8.25 inches

ISBN

0807405078 / 9780807405079

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