“At the heart of what it means to be a Jew is to ask questions,” says Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, a prominent American rabbi. Judaism encourages us to engage with the world around us by being curious about it — and sometimes challenging it. The Torah (the first five books of the Bible) is filled with stories of people asking questions, and the Talmud (the core collection of rabbinic writings) is fueled by rabbis questioning both the texts and each other. If your child loves to ask “why?” “how come?” and “but why?” (again), these stories are perfect for you.
by Erica Lyons
An ark full of animals is a lot of work. To keep everything afloat, more than a little math is needed. Luckily for everyone, Naamah’s a math whiz!
by Shira Hecht-Koller
You may be familiar with biblical characters such as Eve, Noah, and Abraham, but you’ve never seen them quite like this. Israeli artist Hanoch Piven’s stunning portraits will invite families to take a closer look at who these and other figures in the Torah were, and to consider what messages they have for us today.
by Miri Leshem-Pelly
When we spend time in nature, we don’t need a souvenir to take something home with us. This tour through the natural sights of Israel visits beaches, caves, and orchards, and all the treasures that can be found within them.
by Menahem Halberstadt
What if things fell up? What if we had three legs? Naomi has a big imagination, and she uses it to appreciate how wonderful the world is. Unfortunately for her dad, her most exciting ideas seem to come just as it’s time for bed.
by Laurie Wallmark
Papa is sick and Mama has to work, so Rivka can’t start school — someone has to watch little Miriam. But learning doesn’t just happen in a classroom, and Rivka finds teachers in her friends and neighbors all over the Lower East Side.
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October 1, 2024