Judaism

A Provocative approach to the weekly sidrah, juxtaposing the insights of ancient, medieval, and modern commentators (including the author). Perfect for beginning Torah students of all ages and scholars seeking new angles on the text. This volume focuses on Exodus and Leviticus. All three volumes may be bought as a boxed set.

What does it mean to become a Jewish woman?

Did you ever think that Judaism had any advice on how to deal with pressure from your friends? Arguing with your parents? Feeling stressed out? Well, this book shows you that Judaism can help you deal with all these things—and a whole lot more.

The JGirl’s Guide is a first-of-its-kind book of practical, real-world advice using Judaism as a compass for the journey through adolescence. A fun survival guide for coming of age, it explores the wisdom and experiences of rabbis, athletes, writers, scholars, musicians, and great Jewish thinkers, as well as lots of girls just like you—girls who share your worries and concerns, and your joys. Here’s a place to turn to for honest, helpful discussion about the things that really matter to you:

• Friendship • Eating • Health • Sexuality • Getting involved • Dealing with authority • Coping with stress • Self-esteem • Communication • Jewish Identity

Now’s the time when you are thinking: Who am I? What do I believe in? Who will I become? The JGirl’s Guide provides Jewish writings, traditions, and advice that can help.

More and more families, teens and pre-teens are searching for meaningful and fun mitzvah projects as a growing number of synagogues embrace Bar/Bat Mitzvah service projects and Mitzvah Day.
This inspiring book is packed with ideas to help boys and girls connect something they love to a mitzvah project or tikkun olam initiative they can be passionate about. It is filled with information, ideas and activities to spark young imaginations, as well as a planning guide to get organized and off to a good start.
To further inspire their actions, kids will love reading stories from young people around the country who have completed rewarding projects in the following categories:

Creativity and Compassion--Arts & Crafts * Clothes & Fashion * Computers & Technology * Food & Cooking * Movies & Drama * Reading & Writing Putting Mitzvot in Motion--Animals * Camp * Fitness * Health * Music & Dance * Sports Your World, Our World--Environment * Family * Friends, Neighbors & Your Community * Global Community * Israel * Your Jewish Heritage

A young reader's retelling of the first Hanukkah describes the Jewish people's struggles for religious freedom under the rule of an evil king and the miracle that enabled them to restore their temple and keep the flame of faith burning. Reprint. SLJ. C. AB.

A Provocative approach to the weekly sidrah, juxtaposing the insights of ancient, medieval, and modern commentators (including the author). Perfect for beginning Torah students of all ages and scholars seeking new angles on the text. This volume focuses on Genesis. All three volumes may be bought as a boxed set.

An account of the history and rituals of Judaism, examining such areas as sacred use of the Hebrew language and the role of the faith in establishing the contemporary nation of Israel.

A Provocative approach to the weekly sidrah, juxtaposing the insights of ancient, medieval, and modern commentators (including the author). Perfect for beginning Torah students of all ages and scholars seeking new angles on the text. This volume focuses on Numbers and Deuteronomy. All three volumes may be bought as a boxed set.