MY JEWISH YEAR
Celebrating Our Holidays
By Adam Fisher

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Artfully drawing upon children's own experiences, My Jewish Year conveys the excitement of holiday celebration. The breathless search for the afikoman, the delight of dressing up in costume for Purim, and the awe inspired by the sounding of the shofar--all of the rich traditions and tales of the holidays are captured in this book. The story of each holiday is presented alongside the rituals, symbols, traditions, and legends that have grown around it. Students also learn the blessings and key vocabulary for each holiday. Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Sukkot Simhat Torah Shabbat Hanukkah Tu B'Shevat Purim Passover Yom Hashoah Yom Ha'atzma'ut Shavuot Lush illustrations and vivid photographs show the holidays as meaningful milestones in the Jewish year. Playful and instructive activities engage the imagination. Write your own megillah Decorate a sukkah Create a hallah cover Inventive mazes, word searches and scrambles, and matching games My Jewish Year invites children to become proud owners of their heritage. Teacher's Guide A step-by-step guide to each lesson, including background information and class activities. Also features a "Family Education Experience" page for each holiday. Title-at-a-Glance My Jewish Year Grades 2-3 478 pages 8" x 10" Full color 137 illustrations Includes activities       Also take a look at.... Let's Discover the Holidays (Grades 1-2) Book of Jewish Holidays (Grades 4-5) Family Education "Family Education Experience" pages in the Teacher's Guide include dozens of holiday projects and activities, as well as prayers, blessings, songs, and stories to send home for use by the entire family. Also send home The Jewish Holiday Home Companion to strengthen family involvement.