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1) Judaism
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Find out what kosher food is and what special foods are eaten on holy days. See traditional items used in Jewish festivals, from the menorah to dreidels. Discover what life was like for Jewish people throughout history.
2) Hanukkah
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"Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a miracle that happened long ago. During Hanukkah, people light the menorah. They sing songs. They gather with family and friends to eat special food and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
4) I am Jewish
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Introduces the ancient religion of Judaism through the eyes of a Jewish child living in St. Louis.
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"Using a first-person narrative, explains the beliefs, customs, and festivals of Judaism. Explains the clothing, traditions, food, historical writings, holy days, and holy places that define Jews. Includes a map to show where Judaism originated"--Provided by publisher.
12) Judaism
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Dating back about 4,000 years, Judaism is the world's oldest monotheistic religion, meaning its followers worship only one god. It began at a time when people worshiped many gods. The world's Jews have maintained their strong traditions and intense faith, even under severe oppression. Learn more about the rich history and traditions of Judaism and how the religion fits into today's world.
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"This illustrated alphabet book is for a general audience covering many important people, rituals, and traditions such as Bar and Bat Mitzvah, King David, Israel, Klezmer Music, Passover, Tikkun Olam, and many more. Text from A to Z includes simple poetry for younger readers and detailed expository text for older readers"--Provided by publisher.
15) Sukkot
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Millions of Jewish people all over the world celebrate this autumn festival five days after Yom Kippur. The holiday usually occurs in September or October. Jewish people take time to remember how the ancient Israelites lived. Vibrant images and clear text guide children and help them learn about building and decorating a sukkah, or shelter, the importance of the four species, and the special foods eaten during Sukkot.
17) My life as a Jew
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"What are the core teachings and beliefs of Judaism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments"--Provided by publisher.