Jewish Holidays All Year Round: A Family Treasury

by Ilene Cooper, Jewish Museum, Elivia Savadier, Josh Feinberg, Elivia Savadier (Illustrator)

Overview

For Jewish people every year is punctuated by special days when families rejoice in a rich heritage, recall history, renew the spirit and remember what it means to be Jewish. This illustrated book introduces the richness of the Jewish tradition and the holy days that accompany all of the major Jewish festivals. It allows young readers to explore the true meaning of these special days. The traditions and history of each holy day are explained in simple, clear language, along with the ways in which the day is observed, both in the synagogue and at home. The book also looks at crafts (including a miniature sukkah) and recipes for the special foods eaten on these occasions. The book is illustrated with artwork and photographs from the Jewish Museum and with drawings by Elivia Savadier.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810905504
Publisher:	ABRAMS
Publication date:	09/01/2002
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	8.75(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Ilene Cooper is the award-winning writer of many acclaimed children’s books, including Jewish Holidays All Year Round and the bestselling The Golden Rule. She lives in Highland Park, Illinois. Elizabeth Baddeley is a New York Times bestselling illustrator. She holds an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and currently lives in Kansas City, Missouri.