Kirjahaku

From snow on the ground to making applesauce and latkes to lighting the menorah, this sweet, lyrical story shows the seasonal and traditional ways we know Hanukkah is on its way.

The first sights of fall arrive--pumpkins, gourds, and colorful leaves--and that means that Sukkot is almost here. Sukkot is the Jewish holiday celebrating the fall harvest and commemorating the time when the children of Israel spent forty years wandering the desert and living in temporary shelters (rebuilt as a sukkah during Sukkot). Soft illustrations and thoughtful gentle text pair for a charming invitation for children to celebrate the joyful holiday.

It's nearly spring, which means it's time to celebrate the cheerful Jewish holiday of Purim. Purim recounts the time when Esther, Queen of Persia, saved the Jews from the evil Haman, who wanted to execute the Jewish people. It's a time to dress up in costumes, fill the hamantashen, swing the noisemakers, and read the Megillah scroll. Join a family as they celebrate the bravery of Queen Esther and the joy of being together.

As summer ends and fall settles in, a family prepares to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. It's time to pick apples, make cards, light the candles, and eat brisket to ring in the new year

On Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, four friends reflect on mistakes they've made in the past year. Through the custom of tashlich, symbolically casting away mistakes, they discover the value of friendship, honesty, and kindness, and resolve to do better in the new year.

What does your Shabbat look like? Join this little boy and his adorable beagle puppy Ellie for a Shabbat spent in the sun, and learn about traditions and the importance of quality time with family, friends and neighbours. After a very busy day - walking to the synagogue and back, a delicious picnic with Gran and Uncle Dave, playing on the beach with Sarina - one by one, everyone drifts off to sleep With bright and colourful illustrations by an award-winning illustrator, This is My Shabbat is a heart-warming story, perfect for reading together at bedtime.

Vibrantly illustrated and simply told, The Shabbat I Know is an ideal starting point for teaching children about Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. As the sun sets and the moon rises, friends and family come together to say hello, light candles, prepare challah and drink grape juice. A peaceful Shabbat is wished for all! Educational, engaging, and endearing, this book celebrates the community and peace found in observing Shabbat. Designed to encourage children to participate and enjoy this weekly holy day, The Shabbat I Know pays tribute to the beautiful simplicity of Shabbat rituals and the family memories they create. Full of warmth and colour, this is a captivating and gentle story that children will want to read again and again. Rinat Gilboa is an illustrator and graphic artist based in Jerusalem. A graduate of Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Rinat’s work combines traditional and digital techniques, such as free-hand drawing, collage and digital illustration, and is known for its unique and distinctive style. Alongside her work teaching at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Rinat has worked on various projects – big and small – for a diverse array of clients, including the Tower of David Museum, Koren Publishers, and National Geographic Kids.