Families

Whither Parenting?

My baby daughter did not come with an instruction manual. This was somewhat early in the Internet age, so it wasn’t just that the manuals had become digital downloads.

New Help to Keep Parents Informed

Back to school just got a little bit easier.  We've created customizable sample letters that you can share with parents to keep them informed about the Online Learning Center, and the exciting new digital materials for Hebrew in Harmony and Shalom Hebrew their children may be using this school year. 

How Yoga Connects Teachers to Judaism

Yoga has long been known for its powerful effect on calming the mind and relaxing the body. Educators in particular, who in many corners are struggling with stress and burnout, can reap its benefits both personally and professionally. 

Small Groups as a Way to Reimagine Congregational Life

Imagine small groups of people coming together regularly to learn and connect around topics of shared interests or life stages. Some pioneering synagogues are doing just that, drawing on the notion of chavurot - typically small groups of friends who gather to learn or worship together - to transform their congregations into destinations for meaning and relationships.

Lessons about Caring with Avi the Ambulance

Avi the Ambulance dreams of being a life-saving ambulance just like his parents and big sister. In the new book Avi the Ambulance to the Rescue, the second in the Avi the Ambulance series, he gets his chance to help in a most unexpected way. His mom, the command car, has assigned him and his medic to restock supplies.

The Gateways Shabbat Family Companion: Q&A with Author Rebecca Redner

Coming October 1, The Gateways Shabbat Family Companion invites families with children of all ages and abilities to experience the joy of Friday night Shabbat celebrations. A companion to the bestselling Gateways Haggadah, The Gateways Shabbat Family Companion features many of the same elements, such as vibrant photographs and prayers illustrated with picture communication symbols developed by Mayer-Johnson™, the leading creator of symbol-adapted special education materials.

Move from Oy to Joy: Parenting Tips for Establishing Routines

The Joys and Oys of Parenting: Insight and Wisdom from the Jewish Tradition is available now for pre-order from Amazon! 

'With Age Comes Wisdom': Using Wise Aging as a Guide for a Healthy Life

Old age is often stigmatized as a frightening and isolating time. However, it doesn’t have to be imagined as negative at all. Dr. Eric Reines, a practicing geriatrician in Lynn, Massachusetts, believes wholeheartedly that aging can be a social and active experience, where people can feel fulfillment and rejuvenation.

What to Do with Your Finished Shalom Coloring Pages

Coloring books have been proven to put the adult mind at ease. The health benefits of coloring include decreased anxiety and increased mindfulness, according to Marygrace Berberian, a certified art therapist and professor at the Graduate Art Therapy Program at New York University in a CNN article. The process is great, but then what? Really, how many masterpieces can we fit on our refrigerator? How can we sustain the therapeutic flow?

The Sukkah that Ricardo Built

Sky-High Sukkah, a new Apples & Honey Press picture book, tells a heartwarming story about friendship and community. Author Rachel Ornstein Packer shares the real-life inspiration behind her book.

Add New Apples and Honey Press Titles to Your School Collection

Enrich your school or classroom library with our new crop of Jewish children's books. Apples and Honey Press has published seven new titles, just in time for the new school year and your fall lesson planning. Eligible for our educator discount and with free teacher resource pages available, Apples and Honey Press books are accessible, affordable, and make a wonderful addition to any Hebrew or Judaics curriculum.

Move From Oy to Joy: Parenting Tips for a Peaceful Home

The Joys and Oys of Parenting: Insight and Wisdom from the Jewish Tradition is available now for pre-order from Amazon! 

Resources for Your High Holiday Family Services

As you prepare for the fall busy season, consider ways to create supportive and joyful worship opportunities for families these High Holidays with services full of warmth and spritual significance. Organizing meaningful family services takes thoughtful planning. Here are some simple tips to get you started.  1. Enlist parents to help keep down adult noise levels by deputizing them as officials "shushers." 2. Embrace the unique opportunity for creative expression and experiential learning. Enourage movement, dancing, singing, hand motions.

Little Red Rosie, Presented by Eric Kimmel

Enjoy a slideshow of Little Red Rosie, a new Apples & Honey Press release, read by author Eric A. Kimmel himself! Eric Reads Little Red Rosie from Eric A. Kimmel on Vimeo.

Fall Holiday Stories Focus on Warmth of Friendship

  The fall holidays offer a special opportunity for learning. Beyond shofars, apples, and prayer services, the holidays are ripe for exploration about community, friendship, and connection to Jewish identity. Our holiday storybooks, including two coming soon from Apples & Honey Press, provide easy entry for children to grasp deeper meaning of the celebrations.

New Storybooks to Delight Young Learners and Dreamers

Children love listening to stories. Whether they’re family stories told around the table, or books read aloud before bedtime or in a group with peers, stories are powerful ways of communication for young people.

Cool Off with Fill-in-the-Blank Popsicles from Get Cooking!

Most of us spend our summers at the pool or at the beach but don't forget — the kitchen can be a great place to spend some quality time with your families and learn new skills.

Behind the Scenes at Behrman House

Ever wonder how those little gold names get onto a book?Behrman House has been stamping gold names onto Bibles and other sacred books since at least World War II. After 70 years of stamping names onto sacred books, we're retiring our machine. See how it's done one final time.

Build Connections with Boomers

It turns out that school isn’t just for young people. Universities are noticing increasing enrollment in doctoral programs by older adults, who are drawn to seeking to enhance or change their careers or are motivated by a search for meaning.

Meet Authors and Hebrew in Harmony Musicians Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg

Hebrew in Harmony—the new prayer curriculum for 4th-6th graders—features music from today's top Jewish musicians. This is part of a series profiling some of these talented artists.

Teach Israel

 Experience Modern Israel

New from Behrman House. Fly to Israel without a plane ticket.

Discover Israel

 Let's Discover Israel

Offer younger children an exciting and age-appropriate introduction to the Jewish homeland