Teachers & Educators

Wise Aging, Hanukkah Cookies with Sprinkles, and Farmer Kobi's Hanukkah Match Recognized!

It's been an exciting start to 2016 for Behrman House and Apples & Honey Press!  Two of titles from the Apples & Honey Press Fall 2015 list have been recognized by the Sydney Taylor Book Awards and the Jewish Book Council. 

Chai Level 7 Revised Workbooks are Now Available

We have been hard at work revising the Torah, Avodah, and G'milut Chasadim workbooks for CHAI Level 7 and we are proud to announce they are now available with the CHAI Level 7 Core Curriculum.  You can purchase the new revised CHAI workbooks here. We are honored to have the opportunity to preserve and expand these formative educational materials for years to come. 

Our Commitment to Protecting Children Online

Two app developers recently agreed to pay hefty fines to settle claims that they violated children’s privacy by allowing advertisers to profile them without obtaining parental consent.  Under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), companies must keep personal information collected from children under 13 confidential and secure. This means that names, email addresses, or other identifying information tied to a particular user or device cannot be collected without parental permission.

Price Cuts and Reduced Discounts for URJ Materials

We were pleased to be able to keep prices and URJ member-related discounts unchanged last year for all URJ titles. This policy has been important to ensure a smooth transition from the URJ Press to Behrman House.

Will We See You at the JEA Conference in Mt. Laurel, NJ?

Attending the JEA conference in Mt Laurel, NJ, on January 25-28?  Behrman House will be there and we're looking forward to seeing you! Join Terry Kaye for her workshop on Monday, Jan 25 at 7:30 pm: Blended Learning: Technology as a Solution to Congregational School Needs. 

Shalom Uvrachah is Going Digital

Although Shalom Uvrachah Primer Express Online Workbook has been a favorite way to help students decode, the time has come for it to adapt beyond the online workbook.

Apples & Honey Press Spring 2016 Titles are Available for Pre-Order!

Pre-order the five Apples & Honey Press new spring titles now! Kayla and Kugel (the adorable duo from the Fall 2015 list) are back for a Passover story in a spring lineup that includes an ant learning about the Lag Ba'omer holiday, a brother and sister and their animal friends who learn a new alef-bet song, and the return of two URJ Press titles, Noah's Swim-A-Thon and Shabbat Angels. 

You Can Win a Copy of Shalom Coloring from KosherEye.com!

2015 was a big year for Shalom Coloring - It flew off the shelves so fast that Behrman House briefly ran out of stock! Fear not. Shalom Coloring is on its second printing and back in stock, and is also available on Amazon, AND now you can win your own copy from KosherEye.com!

How You Can Bring Family Programs to Your Community, with Help from Rabbi Ron Isaacs

By Rabbi Ron Isaacs

How Are Your Students' Decoding Skills?

Post-winter break is the perfect time to ensure your students' Hebrew skills are on track. Help them brush up on their decoding, while tracking their progress, with the Hebrew Reading Assessment by Lesley Litman. 

2015: A Year in Review

From the URJ Press transition to the new imprint Apples & Honey, 2015 was a big year for Behrman House! Join us as we take a look back at 2015 and get ready for what's ahead in 2016.

Join Us in Wishing a Happy Retirement to Beloved Behrman House Employee, Joy Ferraris

After 19 wonderful years, Behrman House wishes Bookkeeper and Customer Support Representative, Joy Ferraris, a happy retirement.  Joy came to Behrman House in April of 1997. Her knowledge and kindheartedness quickly made her a valued member of the Behrman House team. 

For Parents: Some Perspective for When Your Family is Driving You Nuts

During the holidays and school breaks one thing is almost inevitable - your family might drive you a little nuts! Thanks to TED, we have collected some videos to help see your family with new eyes.  Here are some that topped our list: Carmen Agra Deedy: Once upon a time, my mother .... Guy Winch: Why we all need to practice emotional first aid

Coming Soon: Cross-Device Hebrew Programs, Thanks to YOU

We regularly host usability testing sessions to get an outside perspective on how our website and digital materials are working for you. This week our testers reviewed two new cross-device programs - and did we learn a lot! Earlier this week we tested two of our upcoming products: Hebrew in Harmony, a music-based prayer curriculum, and Shalom Hebrew! Online Learning Center Edition, our new cross-device primer.  We got great feedback from our testers.

Hot Topics: Free Range Parenting

A Maryland family's run-in with Child Protective Services sparked a national debate about parenting styles, namely helicopter parenting vs. free range parenting philosophies. Is there a right way to raise kids?

How to Keep Kids Busy During Hanukkah

Hanukkah is here and we know what you're thinking, how do you keep the kids entertained? Thankfully Kveller writer Jennifer Modlinger has created a list of five craft ideas to keep the kids busy this Hanukkah. 

Give the Gift of Coloring and Calm this Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a busy time for many, but you can help friends and loved ones relax this holiday with Shalom Coloring - the Jewish adult coloring book.  There's a good reason for the new adult coloring craze: Coloring can help adults escape their stresses during the holidays. 

Last-Minute Hanukkah Resources

Pinterest is a great place to find latke recipes, Hanukkah decorations, and ideas to entertain children during the holidays - if you have the time to search for it! We know you're busy, so we did the hard work of gathering everything you need for a great Hanukkah celebration. 

WOW! The Reviews Are in for This Year's Hanukkah Must-Haves

Just in time for Hanukkah, we have been receiving some wonderful reviews on some of our great gifts!

You Answered - And We're Listening!

Over the past couple of weeks we asked for your feedback on how we're doing and many of you let us know - Thank you! As we come out of our busy season, we find it important to reflect on all the ways we work to support you and your educational needs. 

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