Cultural Traditions in Israel

by Molly Aloian

Overview

This fascinating book describes the holidays and traditions of Israel. Most national holidays celebrate events in the Jewish religion. Young readers will also learn which holidays are observed by the country's many Muslims and how Israelis celebrate family occasions. Teacher’s guide available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778703150
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	05/20/2014
Series:	Cultural Traditions in My World Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,164,871
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.50(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	NC890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Welcome to Israel 4

New Year for Trees 6

Purim 8

Passover 10

Memorial Days 12

Independence Day 14

Shavuot 16

Ramadan 18

Day of Mourning 20

Rosh Hashanah 22

Yom Kippur 24

Sukkot 26

Simchat Torah 28

Hanukkah 30

Glossary and Index 32