Behrman House 2011-2012 Catalog by Andy Shannon

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Picture Book!

It’s Too Crowded in Here And Other Jewish Folktales Grades Pre-K–K. Pages 8, 14

Jewish & Me–Mitzvot Pre-K–K. Pages 8, 13

Author of

As a Driven Leaf

Foreword by Ari L. Goldman Commentaries by Harold S. Kushner and Norma Rosen

How Good! Music for Siddur Mah Tov By Craig Taubman. Pages 10, 68

Now in Paperback

As a Driven Leaf The Prophet’s Wife by Milton Steinberg. Page 57

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The Prayers of Our People Level 3. Grades 6–7. Pages 6, 90-91

Experience Modern Israel and Modern Israel Online Grades 5–7. Pages 5, 43

NEW Online! APPS from Behrman House Hebrew, Shabbat blessings, the Four Questions, Hanukkah games, and MORE for your iPod, iTouch and iPad now at the Apple Apps store.

Customized Family Haggadah Shalom Sesame Classroom Magazines Grades Pre-K–K. Pages 9, 15

Upload your own family photos to create a uniquely personalized Passover seder. Page 63

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Table of C o n te n ts Dear Friend and Educator, Leading authentic, meaningful lives and creating satisfying connections to others are perhaps the core issues we help students and families grapple with. It’s what religious education is uniquely suited for—better than secular schools, better than soccer, better than violin. Your work is key to satisfying this search for meaning and connection. At Behrman House we are committed to helping, by creating engaging, effective materials that work in the classroom of today and will help move your students into the classroom (or even virtual classroom) of tomorrow. The emerging digital world offers challenges and opportunities for all of us. We need engaging experiences for students who are fully comfortable in the digital world. We also need to get the pacing right—right for student and right for teacher. We need to combine new technology with proven practice and thoughtful content in order to provide usable, effective tools to engage students. That’s why we’re offering Google Maps virtual tours as a key component of Experience Modern Israel for 5th through 7th grade. It’s why we’ve deployed Grover, Moshe Oofnik, and their pals to help you connect with your youngest learners as they first encounter the holidays and Israel through Shalom Sesame Classroom Magazines. And it’s why Kol Yisrael—which completes our path-breaking Hebrew series—fully integrates an online component with traditional book-based learning. As we continue to move into the digital era, this is our pledge: We will lead—ahead, but not too far—and we will be with you at every step along the way. It will be evolutionary change, not revolutionary. We’ll be ready with what you need—the right amount, not too much, certainly not too little. Above all, we’ll provide you with options and tools in support of exceptional content so that you can set the pace that’s right for your school and your students. There’s much more to come; I hope that this year’s crop of new material is a great start for you. With every best wish,

New This Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10 Judaica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–74 Early Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Elementary Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Middle School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Adult & Family Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Hebrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75–112 Pre-Primer and Primer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76–86 Alef Bet Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Shalom Uvrachah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Practice and Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88–89 Kol Yisrael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hineni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Shalom Ivrit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 New Siddur Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ARE Hebrew Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Adult & College Hebrew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Educator Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113–130 Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Teaching Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Classroom Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Classroom Enrichment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Parent Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

For details on placing your order, see the inside back cover.

Behrman House Staff Customer Support: David Schwarz, Rebecca Friedman, Jessica Gurtman, Brandon Nettles Accounting: Joy Ferraris Digital Services: Andy Shannon, Aaron Schachter Editorial: David Behrman, Mark Levine, Terry Kaye, Lisa Micley, Dena Neusner, Jeremy Poisson, Vicki Weber, Aviva Werner Shipping: Rich Colburn, John Baijnath Catalog Design: Randi Robin Design Project Editor: Vicki Weber

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New Ventures

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Introducing... Behrman House Consulting Group Advancing Jewish Community and Education

Advancing Jewish Community and Education

Engage your school . . . engage your congregation . . . engage your organization The Behrman House Consulting Group has one goal: to help build your congregation, school, organization, or camp. Benefit from 90 years of expertise in responding to the needs of Jewish organizations. Behrman House Consulting Group brings together the best organizational and non-profit consultants to address your most pressing challenges in the following areas:

X Leadership Development X Staff Engagement X Educational Technology X Marketing and Branding X Fundraising For more information, or to schedule a free consultation, please contact: Terry Kaye Director and Client Engagement Manager 800-221-2755, ext. 216 terry@bhconsultinggroup.com

Jvillage Network

Online membership solutions for your Jewish community

Behrman House has joined Jvillage Network as its partner in building websites for Jewish organizations. In a recent survey, synagogue leaders around indicated that their institutions are not making full strategic use of the web to attract and engage members. Jvillage, and Behrman House, want to change that. To learn more, call us at 800-221-2755 or visit www.jvillagenetwork.com and signup for a free online demo.

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Mobile Learning

APPS

Apps for Jewish Learning on the Go Behrman House puts Jewish learning in your pocket with specially designed apps that let you hear Hebrew blessings as you read along, and record yourself as you practice. It’s like having your own portable, interactive language lab!

Now Available! at the Apple APPS/iTunes Store: iShabbat

Get ready for Shabbat. Families can learn or practice the candle-lighting blessing and blessings over the wine (Kiddush) and the bread (ha-motzi). Blessing the children and havdalah also included.

iComfort

iComfort can help anyone reach out with care and confidence to family or friends who have lost someone they love. This app teaches all the Jewish traditions, rituals, blessings, and prayers for the mourning process. Learn how to recite Kaddish, how make a shiva call, and how to greet a mourner. Includes a Yahrzeit calculator.

iMahnishtanah

Your students will be ready for the Passover seder this year now that they can practice the Four Questions with their own interactive Mah Nishtanah. A full translation is included and interactive flashcards and picture-based activities teach the meaning of the Hebrew.

iHannukah

Teaches Hanukkah candle-lighting blessings and the Sheh.echeyanu.

Try a Behrman House APP free! iShma Lite is a free download that will teach anyone how to say the Sh’ma and what it means. See for yourself how Touch-and-Read Technology works to let you hear the Hebrew while you read along, and then record yourself practicing.

Games, too! Jewish and Me Matching

Designed for kids, but fun for the whole family, this fast-paced matching game develops children’s cognitive skills and their Jewish identity at the same time. Match an array of delightful cats by the holiday symbols they hold and the unique, amusing sound effects each makes. Easy to play, and fastest times are posted automatically

Dreidel Labyrinth

Free fun doesn’t need to wait for Hanukkah. Spin the dreidel and collect gelt as you navigate a ball through the labyrinth. Play in a different labyrinth for each letter on the dreidel.

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Israel

Experience Modern Israel plus Modern Israel Online

An interactive print and online experience by Aviva Werner

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A closer encounter with Israel would require a plane ticket!

Help your students experience modern Israel—what it’s really like— with this innovative blended print-and-online environment that provides a direct encounter with everyday Israeli life. Every photo-rich page of Experience Modern Israel immerses your students in a key element of life in Israel today, from food to sports, entertainment to the environment, technology to politics. Your students will start with a tour of important places, and an introduction to the diverse people who live there. Students will have a chance to debate Israel’s responses to its challenges, and begin to develop a personal relationship with the Jewish homeland. Keywords on each page will whisk you and your students off on a virtual tour of Israel, using the accompanying Modern Israel Online, an interactive Google Earth environment that provides an even deeper encounter with each topic, through video clips, music, photos, art, games, quizzes, and more. With it you and your students can ‘fly’ online and experience the sounds as well as the sights of modern Israel.

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Students can even create their own tours of Israel, label their favorite places, share them with the class, and perhaps even be inspired to make a visit to Israel a reality.

Great for use with laptop The detailed Lesson Plan Manual is your complete guide projectors and SMARTboards. to the content and the technology, and uses a clear, step-by-step approach to help you take full advantage of this unique dual-featured learning tool. A variety of suggestions for activities will help you create memorable class experiences that excite, engage, inspire, and teach your students about Israel. Experience Modern Israel •800 (*Includes Modern Israel Online, a $20 value!) Lesson Plan Manual •801

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Hebrew Series

Kol Yisrael

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The Prayers of Our People

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Your Hebrew classroom will never be the same now that your students can see the characters in their books come to life and help them learn prayer. Kol Yisrael is a fully integrated Hebrew textbook and software system. In it, your students will meet Ben, Batya and their talking goldfish, Doug. This engaging trio will lead your students on a multi-media excursion that transports them from the pages of their textbooks, onto their computers, into cyberspace, and then brings them right back again. Along the way, students practice prayers and learn their meanings, hear the prayers in American and Israeli accents, and play video games that reinforce their new skills. Ben, Batya, and Doug will even follow students home to inspire extra practice online. Students learn Hebrew as they never have before—and have fun doing it— with these three lovable tutors. And it’s never been simpler for teachers. No special teacher training is required: The fully annotated Teacher Edition includes step-by-step instructions for using the digital application, as well as games, assessment techniques (including a Prayer Mastery Assessment chart), and techniques for students with special needs. And one click online assessment allows teachers to monitor student progress every step of the way. See pages 90–93 to find out more about the unique features of Kol Yisrael: The Prayers of Our People. Kol Yisrael 1: K ey blessings and prayers to use at home, such as the Kiddush and Mah Nishtanah

Kol Yisrael 2: O pening prayers in the Shabbat morning service and the Amidah

Kol Yisrael 3: T orah service and concluding prayers Level 1 Book + CD Set* •819 $19.95 •845 $21.95 Word Cards Teacher’s Edition •822 $21.95 Level 2 Book + CD Set* •820 $19.95 Word Cards •846 $21.95 Teacher’s Edition •822 $21.95 Level 3 Book + CD Set* •821 $19.95 Word Cards •847 $21.95 Teacher’s Edition •824 $21.95 *Available only through Behrman House

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Completely integrated lessons transport students from printed page to online learning and back again. Video games reinforce learning and add FUN.

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Try the online demo at www.kolyisrael.net

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Stories and Mizvot

preK–K

Jewish & Me Mitzvot

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by Judy Sandman

The JAM Cat is Back! Now you have an easy-to-implement resource to help you lead your youngest students in an exploration of mitzvot. These 4-page folders encourage hands-on learning and provide a jumping-off place for enriching activities in your early childhood classroom. Each set of Jewish & Me Mitzvot includes eight folders to use in class and then send home with your students: Doing Mitzvot; Taking Care of Myself; Giving Tzedakah; Sh’lom Bayit; Being Kind; Helping Others Feel Better; Caring for Animals; and Protecting the Environment. See page 13 for more information. Jewish and Me Mitzvot

It’s Too Crowded in Here!

And Other Jewish Folktales by Vicki L. Weber

This illustrated collection of eight read-aloud Jewish folktales and midrashic stories provides a rich yet light-hearted resource for exploring key values such as self-respect, compassion, appreciation, tolerance, and thankfulness. A parent/teacher page of supplementary notes and questions accompanies each story. See page 14 for more information. It’s Too Crowded in Here!

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Shalom Sesame

Shalom Sesame Classroom Magazines

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By Dena Neusner

Help young children discover the joys of their Jewish heritage while reinforcing Shabbat, holiday, and Israel themes presented in the new Shalom Sesame DVD series, from the creators of Sesame Street. Explore holiday traditions, visit interesting places in Israel, and introduce a few words in Hebrew. Use the magazines alone or together with the Shalom Sesame DVD episodes to jumpstart rich, meaningful early childhood classroom experiences. Eight Classroom Magazines are available. Each is sold separately in packages of five, and includes a bonus Teacher Page. 1. Welcome to Israel, Grover 2. Be Happy, it’s Purim! 3. It’s Passover, Grover! 4. Shabbat Shalom, Grover! 5. The Sticky Shofar 6. Monsters in the Sukkah 7. Grover Learns Hebrew 8. Chanukah: The Missing Menorah

See page 15 for more information. SHALOM SESAME CLASSROOM MAGAZINES Welcome to Israel, Grover •900 Be Happy, It’s Purim •901 It’s Passover, Grover! •902 Shabbat Shalom, Grover! •903 The Sticky Shofar •904 Monsters in the Sukkah •905 Grover Learns Hebrew •906 Chanukah: The Missing Menorah •907

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Music

How Good!

Music for Siddur Mah Tov by Craig Taubman

Craig Taubman, one of the most creative innovators in modern Jewish music, joins forces with Behrman House to create 14 original melodies to accompany Siddur Mah Tov—A Family Shabbat Prayer Book. These uplifting songs, performed with special guests Josh Nelson, Debbie Friedman, Rick Muchow, and Cantor Alberto Mizrahi, will have you dancing in the aisles and singing in your homes. CONTENTS:

1. Modeh Ani 2. Boker Tov 3. Halleluyah 4. Barchu 5. Master of all Things 6. New Beginning 7. Rise Up

8. Mi Chamocha 9. Adonai S’fatai 10. Acceptable 11. Out of Zion 12. The World is a Circle 13. Romemu 14. Hello God

How Good! is ideal to: X Bring the words of the prayers in Siddur Mah Tov to joyful life. X Create a welcoming atmosphere when families arrive for services. X Explore prayer creatively using music to motivate and uplift the congregation. X Build a meaningful family Shabbat experience. X Teach songs for a zimriyah, family Shabbat dinner, or holiday program. X Give as a gift to enrich the homes of new religious school families. How Good!

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Early Grades

preK–2 Pre-K

New! Jewish and Me page 12 New! It’s Too Crowed in Here page 14 New! Shalom Sesame Classroom Magazines page 15

K–2

Teach Me Torah Let’s Discover Israel Let’s Discover the Holidays Let’s Discover Shabbat Let’s Discover God

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Let’s Explore Being Jewish page 23 Let’s Celebrate the Holidays page 24

Student Profiles

Pre-K The three- and four-Year-Old

Three: Learning to share. . . Wants to “do it myself”. . . Uses objects symbolically in play. . . Loves to listen to stories . . . Self-focused. . . Feels a sense of awe and wonder about the world Four: Learns in the context of community and friends. . . Curious. . . Learns languages easily. . . Thinks concretely. . . Enjoys and initiates fantasy play. . . Can negotiate a disagreement with peers. . . Has questions about God

Kindergarten The five-Year-Old

Active and purposeful . . . consciousness of right and wrong is developing, but cannot always distinguish between them or accept responsibility . . . family is the context for understanding relationships . . . great disparities among children’s abilities . . . short attention span . . . can learn from mistakes . . . appreciates help of others and wants to help . . . emerging wonder about life and death

Grade 1 The Six-Year-Old

Widening sense of world beyond home . . . eager to learn . . . asks many questions . . . great imagination . . . little concept of time and space . . . personal desires may conflict with sense of standards . . . sense of responsibility to the group . . . has questions about God . . . wants honest and immediate answers

Grade 2 The seven-Year-Old

More introspective . . . sensitive to adult approval . . . self-critical . . . richly imaginative, but interested in here and now . . . looks for fair play and honesty . . . emerging feel for prayer . . . interest in Bible heroes . . . growing sense of community beyond home and school . . . assimilates new information when presented in familiar examples

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Holidays

Jewish & Me

preK–K

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by Dena Neusner and Sunny Yudkoff Step aside, Weekly Reader… Introducing Jewish and Me, made especially for Jewish early childhood classrooms. Explore the Jewish holidays and Mitzvot with the youngest children using these 4-page folders that encourage hands-on learning. It’s fun, it’s educational, it’s JAM:

X Explore the basics. Help children discover the joys of our holiday traditions, such as eating hallah on Shabbat or searching for the afikomen on Passover.

X Get up and move. Make the sound of a shofar,

spin like a dreidel. Explore holiday concepts with movement and pretend play.

X Build Jewish identity. Develop kids’ sense of

belonging with photos they can relate to, just-theirsize questions, and “we”- centered language.

X Bring the learning home. Involve families with delightful At Home activities, such as using your whole body to celebrate the New Year or making noise when you hear Haman’s name in the Purim story.

X Use the Poster and Game Cards. Tape the

holiday-objects poster to the wall, or cut out the pictures for a set of perfectly-matched game cards.

Comes with its own poster/game cards Visit www.behrmanhouse.com/jam for recipes, songs, and other extras to extend your lesson plans.

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Holidays

Early Childhood

Jewish & Me–Mitzvot by Judy Sandman

JEWISH & ME: Spring Holidays 1. Tu B’Shevat 2. Shabbat Blessings 3. Purim 4. Celebrating Passover 5. The Story of Passover 6. Yom Ha’atzma’ut 7. Shavuot 8. My Spring Holidays (Poster and Game Cards) JEWISH & ME: Mitzvot 1. Doing Mitzvot 2. Taking Care of Myself 3. Giving Tzedakah 4. Sh’lom Bayit 5. Being Kind 6. Helping Others Feel Better 7. Caring for Animals 8. Protecting the Environment Jewish and Me Holidays Set (16 folders) Best Value! Fall Holidays (8 folders) Spring Holidays (8 folders) Mitzvot (8 folders) Teacher’s Guide–Holidays Holiday Mini Posters (set of 12)

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The JAM Cat is Back!

JEWISH & ME: Fall Holidays 1. Rosh Hashanah 2. Yom Kippur 3. Sukkot 4. Simh.at Torah 5. Celebrating Shabbat 6. Celebrating H . anukkah 7. The Story of H . anukkah 8. My Fall Holidays (Poster and Game Cards)

Now you have an easy-to-implement resource to help you lead your youngest students in an exploration of mitzvot. These 4-page folders encourage hands-on learning and provide a jumping-off place for enriching activities in your early childhood classroom. Each set of Jewish & Me Mitzvot includes eight folders to use in class and then send home with your students. Teacher guidelines available as a download FREE!

Jewish & Me Posters

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This set of twelve attractive 8½ x 11 mini-posters features the lively cat from the Jewish and Me folders. Make the sound of a shofar, spin like a dreidel, or dance the horah— whatever the activity, these joyful images will inspire young children to experience Jewish holidays through movement and pretend play.

X Reinforces basic holiday concepts X Enhances your learning environment X Printed on sturdy card stock Jewish & Me Holiday Posters

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Stories and Magazines

It’s Too Crowded in Here!

preK–K

NEW!

GRADES

And Other Jewish Folktales by Vicki L. Weber

This illustrated collection of eight read-aloud Jewish folktales and midrashic stories provides a rich yet light-hearted resource for exploring key values such as self-respect, compassion, appreciation, tolerance, and thankfulness. Each story is accompanied by a parent/teacher page that provides some brief background linking the story with its underlying message and connecting it to sources in Jewish tradition. Appropriate for any background or level of Jewish knowledge, these supplemental notes, together with a few open-ended questions and suggestions for simple activities, can help those who would like to lead children through a deeper exploration of each story. A perfect gift for young families, and a terrific H.anukkah activity–one story for each night! It’s Too Crowded in Here!

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Look at Me! Magazines by Freddie Levin and Sunny Yudkoff These sweet preschool magazines introduce core Jewish concepts to young children and build their Jewish identity, knowledge, and values while reinforcing counting skills, visual discrimination, and fine motor coordination. Each magazine is organized around a separate theme—Shabbat, Synagogue, Hanukkah, and Mitzvot—and includes colorful activity stickers.

Look at Me! Pocket Folders Ideal for sending home school notices and completed work.

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Comes with Stickers! Look at Me! Set of Four Booklets Best Value!

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Leader’s Guide DOWNLOAD Look at Me! Pocket Folders Save on 5 or more Folders!

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Shalom Sesame

Shalom Sesame NEW! Classroom Magazines

Early Childhood

preK–K

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By Dena Neusner Help young children discover the joys of their Jewish heritage while reinforcing Shabbat, holiday, and Israel themes presented in the new Shalom Sesame DVD series, from the creators of Sesame Street. Explore holiday traditions, visit interesting places in Israel, and introduce a few words in Hebrew with Shalom Sesame Classroom Magazines. Use the magazines alone or together with the Shalom Sesame DVD episodes to jumpstart rich, meaningful early childhood classroom experiences. Eight Classroom Magazines are available. Each is sold separately in packages of five, and includes a bonus Teacher Page. 1. Welcome to Israel, Grover 2. Be Happy, it’s Purim! 3. It’s Passover, Grover! 4. Shabbat Shalom, Grover! 5. The Sticky Shofar 6. Monsters in the Sukkah 7. Grover Learns Hebrew 8. Chanukah: The Missing Menorah Each four-page Shalom Sesame Classroom Magazine provides content-rich photographs, developmentallyappropriate text, playful Shalom Sesame characters, and thought-provoking questions and activities designed to engage children and build Jewish identity. FEATURES

X A multidisciplinary approach integrates Judaic subjects with art, music, drama, and creative thinking activities. X Interactive activities encourage children to relate concepts to their own lives. X The Teacher Page included in each set of classroom magazines provides a variety of engaging ideas for exploring concepts through movement and pretend play. SHALOM SESAME CLASSROOM MAGAZINES Welcome to Israel, Grover •900 Be Happy, It’s Purim •901 It’s Passover, Grover! •902 Shabbat Shalom, Grover! •903 The Sticky Shofar •904 Monsters in the Sukkah •905 Grover Learns Hebrew •906 Chanukah: The Missing Menorah •907

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Bible

Teach Me Torah

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by Vicki L. Weber Now you can help your younger students explore Bible stories and the values we can draw from them. Each richly illustrated four-page folder in the Teach Me Torah series tells a classic Bible story in under 250 words and highlights a lesson we can draw from the story. Told in simple yet dramatic language to be compelling to early readers and non-readers alike, each story stays close to the Biblical text. A story reinforcement activity in each folder helps further your students’ understanding. A value for each story, such as “taking care of the world” for the story of creation, or “showing kindness” for the story of Rebecca at the well, is explained simply and is reinforced by its own activity. Thought questions for students to discuss in class and then ask again at home give your students the opportunity to make each story and each value meaningful in their own lives. Sixteen Bible stories are available, in two sets of eight stories each.

Teach Me Torah, Set 1 Story Value God and Creation Taking Care of the World Adam and Eve Accepting Responsibility Noah Doing the Right Thing Tower of Babel Remembering to be Humble Abraham Standing Up for Others Rebecca Showing Kindness Jacob and Esau Keeping Peace in Your Family Joseph Asking for Forgiveness

Teach Me Torah, Set 2 Story Value Miriam and Moses Protecting Life Moses and Pharaoh Trusting in God The Israelites and Serving God God’s Laws Feeding the Hungry Ruth and Naomi Being Brave David and Goliath Seeking Wisdom Solomon Caring about Others Jonah Loyalty to the Jewish People Esther Teach Me Torah Complete Set (16 Folders) Best Value! Teach Me Torah Set 1 (8 Folders) Teach Me Torah Set 2 (8 Folders) Teacher’s Edition

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Israel

Let’s Discover Israel

Primary

K–2

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by Gila Gevirtz Offer young children an exciting and age-appropriate introduction to the Jewish homeland with these eight colorful and charming 4-page folders. Lively text and photographs teach core concepts about our biblical and modern ties with Israel, the country’s major cities, and the diversity of Israel’s people and geography. Students learn Hebrew terms such as Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel), Shalom (Hello, Goodbye, and Peace), and Magen David (Shield of David or Jewish Star), and gain a basic understanding of core Jewish values, including Ahavat Tzion (Love of Israel), Bal Tashhit (Conservation), and Sh’lom Bayit (Peace in the Home). A family-oriented activity at the end of each booklet encourages students to share their Israel experience at home. Several of the family activities include links to online enrichments at www.behrmanhouse.com, where families can listen to Hatikvah, Israel’s national anthem, learn the Hebrew alphabet, or play a game of “Israel Text Twist.”

FOLDER TITLES: 1. Our Homeland 2. Modern Israel 3. Jerusalem 4. Tel Aviv

5. Northern Israel 6. Southern Israel 7. Israeli Kids 8. Israeli Food

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Modern Israel in Focus

32 Snapshots of the Jewish State

K–5

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Bring Israel right into your classroom! Thirty-two colorful mini-posters (8½ X 11) depict people, places, and scenes from routine life in Israel. Each engaging photo comes with an encyclopedia style description of the subject matter, open-ended discussion questions, and elementary Hebrew vocabulary. Ideal for bulletin boards, classroom walls, and even learning centers. Israel Mini Posters (Set of 32)

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Holidays

Let’s Discover the Holidays

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K–1

by Sarah Feldman Introduce young children to the holidays with this series of sixteen 4-page folders. It’s all here: lush photographs, lively artwork, playful activities, and clear text students can understand, even if they can’t yet read. Large, contemporary photographs and whimsical illustrations bring the holidays to life. The simple retelling of each holiday story, the introduction of key holiday objects, rituals, and vocabulary, and delightful activities reinforce new concepts and engage the young child.

Let’s Discover the Fall Holidays Fall holidays Include: 1. Rosh Hashanah 2. Yom Kippur 3. Sukkot 4. Simh.at Torah 5. Shabbat: The Creation of the World 6. Shabbat: A Day of Rest 7. The Story of H . anukkah 8. Celebrating H . anukkah

Let’s Discover the Spring Holidays Spring Holidays Include: 1. Tu B’Shevat 2. The Story of Purim 3. Celebrating Purim 4. The Story of Passover 5. Celebrating Passover 6. Yom Ha’atzma’ut 7. Shavuot: The Ten Commandments 8. Celebrating Shavuot

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Classroom and Family Resource Celebrating H.anukkah / Celebrating Passover by Gila Gevirtz

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Let’s Discover Shabbat Poems by Vicki L. Weber Activities by Scott E. Blumenthal

Shabbat

primary

K–2

For the Family: Shabbat Blessings

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iShabbat now available This durable 4-page color folder for iPod, iPad provides the blessings and rituals for celebrating Shabbat at home, in Hebrew with transliteration and English translation, as well as stepby-step instructions for parents.

Packaged in sets of 10, these folders are perfect to send home with children of any grade level, or use in school-wide family education programs. Printed on heavy-duty coated card stock, they will find their way onto family bookshelves for easy and ongoing Shabbat reference.

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Introduce young children to the traditions and rituals of Shabbat with these 4-page color folders.

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Activities such as “Time to Get Ready” and the “Oneg Shabbat Game” introduce young learners to Shabbat practice, while stories such as “Shabbat: A Gift Every Week” and “Shabbat Spice” explore how these practices can bring personal meaning to each of us, no matter what our age. Carefully crafted to hold the interest of early readers and nonreaders alike, each folder is a self-contained thematic unit.

Day of Days: Creating Family Shabbat Through Song by Mah Tovu: Rabbi Ken Chasen, Rabbi Josh Zweiback, and Steve Brodsky

This CD of ten songs and blessings, together with accompanying booklet, will guide families as they create their own, meaningful Shabbat experiences. For busy parents who seek a smoother path from a hectic week to the warm glow of a family Shabbat, Day of Days offers inspiration, beautiful melodies, and practical suggestions.

Folder Titles: 1. A Gift from God (Shabbat is a special day) 2. Welcoming Shabbat (lighting candles) 3. A Holy Day (reciting Kiddush) 4. Saying Thank You (blessing over hallah) 5. A Time to Be Joyful (the joy—oneg—of Shabbat) 6. A Time to Pray (synagogue services) 7. Saying Good-bye (performing havdalah) 8. Shabbat Is Our Day (review and reinforcement) Let’s Discover Shabbat Set of 8 Folders plus one Family Folder •722 Pkg. of 10 For the Family Folders •730

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Shabbat Shalom By Roberta Osser Baum

Charming illustrations and playful activities introduce young children to key Shabbat vocabulary and concepts. Shabbat Shalom

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Basic Judaism

Let’s Discover God

K–1

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Poems by Marlena C. Thompson, Activities by Susan Van Dusen In these eight 4-page folders, simple poems, full-color photographs, inventive activities, and discussion questions vividly bring to life the wonder and variety of God’s world. At the same time, children learn the basic prayers and blessings we recite to communicate with God in our everyday life, including the Motzi, Sh’ma, Sheheheyanu, Modeh Ani, and the blessing over Shabbat candles.

Folder Titles: 1. God’s Creations 2. God Is One 3. In God’s Image 4. Thanking God

5. God’s Promise 6. God’s Gift of Shabbat 7. Talking to God 8. God’s World

Let’s Discover God Set of 8 Folders Teacher’s Edition

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Mitzvot for Early Childhood See page 13.

Poems by Marlena C. Thompson These boldly alluring 4-page folders help young children discover the place of the mitzvot in their lives. Eight mitzvot—one in each folder—are explained in terms children can readily grasp.

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5. Derech Eretz 6. Welcome Guests 7. Guard Your Tongue 8. Talmud Torah

1. Tzedakah 2. Visit the Sick 3. Feed the Hungry 4. Save the Earth

Folder Titles:

A colorful Torah scroll in each folder reminds students that they are not just learning about good deeds—they are learning about mitzvot, commandments from the Torah. Beginning readers will be encouraged by the simple poems and straightforward text, while age-appropriate illustrations hold the interest of nonreaders as they follow along. Let’s Discover Mitzvot Set of 8 Folders Teacher’s Edition

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Let’s Discover the Alef Bet

K–1

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by Sarah Feldman

Alef Bet

Primary

My Everything Jewish Pocket Folder

K–5

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Foster your students’ Jewish identity while organizing their loose papers. Show your students that their religious school work is worthy of attention and respect. Printed on sturdy, laminated stock, the folder is durable and practical, including pockets with a diagonal slant that make inserting papers easier for younger students.

The purposes of Let’s Discover the Alef Bet:

X Introduce the names and sounds of the Hebrew letters in alef bet order

X Develop visual recognition of letter symbols and auditory discrimination of letter sounds

The richly illustrated front cover portrays a universe in which the holidays of the Jewish calendar take center stage. The back cover includes an attractive alef-bet chart as well as illustrations of the seven days of the week that move from the concerns of the weekdays (school work, grocery shopping, gardening) to the sacredness of Shabbat (h.allah, Shabbat candles, rest). An array of planets, stars, and rocket ships, with Hebrew names such as hag samei’ah (Happy Holiday) shalom (Peace), and l’hitra’ot (See You Soon) adorn the back and front covers and inside pocket. Students can personalize their folders with their names and grade level on the front cover. My Everything Jewish Pocket Folder • 777 $1.95 each

X Demonstrate that Hebrew is read from right to left X Introduce a primary Hebrew vocabulary Contents Include:

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X Inventive activities to reinforce the shape and sound of each letter

X Additional Hebrew vocabulary words beginning with the new letter

X Playful exercises and clever riddles to engage the child’s artistic and creative interests

X In School or At Home—an activity to be used in the

classroom or sent home to encourage family participation

As they learn the letters of the alef bet, students develop a basic Jewish vocabulary. Bayit teaches bet, shofar teaches shin. Important cultural concepts are also explained. What is kept inside the aron kodesh? What are the ritual objects we use to make havdalah? Let’s Discover Alef Bet Set of 24 Folders Teaching Guide

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Basic Judaism

Let’s Discover the Synagogue

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K–1

by Adam Siegel and Ruby G. Strauss Eight vibrant 4-page folders capture the warmth of synagogue life and invite young children’s active participation. Vivid photographs depict the people and objects that children see in their own synagogues. Beginning readers can read the simple language for themselves; nonreaders will follow eagerly when the folders are read aloud.

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Let’s Discover the Bible by Shirley Rose Classic Bible stories in an easy-to-use format. Each story is presented in its own 4-page folder, written with reverence and simplicity, and brought to life with full-color illustrations. Everything you need to teach 16 complete Bible lessons. The fully annotated Teacher’s Edition is a wealth of learning games, discussion questions, vocabulary words and background information. It identifies exercises suitable for beginning readers and explains how to complete the activities aloud for nonreaders. Blackline masters of Learn at Home worksheets are included.

Set 1:

Set 2:

1. Creation 2. Adam and Eve 3. Noah 4. The Tower of Babel 5. Abraham and Sarah 6. Isaac and Rebecca 7. Jacob and Esau 8. Joseph and his Brothers

9. Baby Moses 10. Let My People Go 11. Moses on the Mountain 12. Samson 13. Ruth and Naomi 14. David and Goliath 15. Solomon, the Wise King 16. Jonah and the Great Fish

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1. House of God 2. A Place to Pray 3. How We Pray 4. The Torah 5. How We Dress the Torah 6. The Rabbi and the Cantor 7. A Place to Learn 8. A Place to Celebrate

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Basic Judaism

Let’s Explore Being Jewish

primary

K–2

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by Sarah Feldman Students explore the building blocks of Jewish life in this set of seven 16-page magazines.

Each Magazine covers one major area of Jewish identity: 1. Mitzvot 2. The Bible 3. Israel: People and Places 4. Israel: A City Tour 5. The Synagogue 6. Jewish Symbols 7. The Life Cycle

Students will discover the full range of Jewish life, including:

X What happens at a Jewish wedding? X How do we dress a Torah? X Why must we be kind to animals? X Who are the people in the synagogue? X Why is Israel important to the Jewish people? All the whats, whys, and hows of being Jewish in one engaging, easy-to-use program. Let’s Explore Being Jewish Set of 7 Magazines Single Copies: Mitzvot The Bible Israel: People and Places Israel: A City Tour The Synagogue The Life Cycle Teacher’s Edition

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Holidays

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These classic holiday favorites are now available all together on one CD. Play them in the classroom, at home, in the car. Debbie Friedman performs thirteen of her own original songs as well as seven traditional holiday pieces. The CD also includes classic retellings of the Hanukkah and Purim stories and two classic folktales.

Contents:

X Fall Holidays:

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A Brand New Year, A Day Called Yom Kippur, This Is What We Need to Build a Sukkah, When We March on Simh.at Torah, The Story of Mendel the Charitable

X H.anukkah:

Mi Y’malel, Maoz Tzur, Watch the Dreidel Spin; Light the Menorah; The Alef Bet Song, The H.anukkah Story

X Purim:

Hag Purim; Guess What I Am, Once There Was a Wicked Man, Heveinu Shalom Aleichem, The Purim Story

X Passover:

Eliyahu Hanavi, I Am the Afikomen, On All Other Nights, Im Ayn Ani Li, Dayeinu, Our Seder Table, The Story of the Hoopoe’s Feathers

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GRADES The Jewish Holidays Jewish Awareness Worksheets by Sharon Eichenbaum, Alice Goldin, and Michael Korman

Cut, paste, color, play, and draw your way through the Jewish holidays with these lively activity sheets. Fall: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simh . at Torah, Shabbat, H . anukkah, Jewish Symbols, Card Game. Spring: Synagogue, Israel, Tu B’Shevat, Purim, Pesah . , Shavuot, Jewish Symbols, Lotto. The Jewish Holidays Fall Activity Sheet Spring Activity Sheet

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The High Holy GRADES Days Mah.zor

A Prayer Service for Young Children and Their Families

A prayer book created specifically for young children. Large Hebrew print, watercolor illustrations, and simplified liturgy invite each child to participate in the High Holy Day services. The complimentary Leader’s Guide enhances observance with songs, stories, and sermons. The High Holy Days

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Holidays

Let’s Celebrate

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The Jewish holidays are colorfully and playfully presented to young children and their families in these seven 16-page magazines. Each magazine is dedicated to one holiday or a pair of holidays, and is filled with vibrant photographs of family celebrations to bring holiday observance to life for your students and their parents. Stories, songs, and activities add fun and meaning to the retelling of the holiday story and its rituals and values. Magazine Titles: 1. High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur) 2. Fall Holidays (Sukkot, Simh.at Torah) 3. H . anukkah 4. Shabbat 5. Purim 6. Passover 7. Shavuot Every magazine has a special page to help families get the most out of the holiday. These irresistibly colorful magazines will create a strong and vital link between the classroom and the living room. Let’s Celebrate Set of 7 Magazines Single Copies: High Holy Days Fall Holidays H.anukkah Shabbat Purim Passover Shavuot Teacher’s Edition Let’s Celebrate CD

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Celebrating H . anukkah Celebrating Passover Families will appreciate these helpful guides to home holiday celebration. Attractive, durable folders provide a ready reference for all the blessings families need, in Hebrew, transliteration, and in English translation. Perfect for sending home, these folders encourage full participation, making them just right for congregation-wide celebrations as well. Celebrating H.anukkah Celebrating Passover

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Basic Judaism

1–2

Activities for Young Children

GRADES

My Siddur

K–1

by Deborah Uchill Miller

Filled with games and craft activities, My Siddur is a prayer readiness book that invites children to create their own prayerbook. My Siddur

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My Synagogue

K–1

by Cantor Michael Weisser

Mitzvot

K–1

by Amye Rosenberg

Playful activities introduce students to the mitzvot every Jewish child is expected to fulfill. Mitzvot

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My Calendar

K–1

by Amye Rosenberg

This Hebrew calendar book playfully presents the Jewish year and its special days. There’s an illustrated page for each Hebrew month that children complete by numbering the days and pasting on pictures for each Rosh Hodesh, Shabbat, and holiday. My Calendar

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A child’s tour of the sanctuary, with activities to explain everything in the child’s own terms. Light the ner tamid by coloring it. Dress the Torah. Cut out, fold, and hang the mezuzah on the doorpost of the child’s room at home. My Synagogue

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Tzedakah

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Learn and Do Holiday

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My Land of Israel by Elizabeth Zinbarg Nover

Jewish Preschool/ Kindergarten Copy Pak™ See page 125.

PreK–K

K–1

The next best thing to visiting Israel. After filling in their passports, children explore Jerusalem, shop in the shuk, climb Masada, plant a tree, and much more. Complimentary Leader’s Guide available online

My Land of Israel

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Our Jerusalem

K–2

by Yaffa Ganz

Learn and Do Bible Book

K–1

by Laura Kizner Gurvis

Simple text and engaging activities help children discover how our ancestors lived long ago. Students learn about God from Moses and about being a good person from Noah. Learn and Do Bible

Young children discover the customs, foods, and blessings of each holiday. Presented in clear, simple language for beginning readers; nonreaders will easily follow along when the book is read aloud.

Jewish Holiday Copy Pak™

K–1

Simple activities teach opportunities for tzedakah and kindness in the child’s everyday world. A child’s version of Maimonides’ “ladder of tzedakah,” a Keren Ami box to color and assemble, tzedakah puzzles, finger puppets, and games.

K–1

by Rifka Gootel

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Tzedakah by Amye Rosenberg

My First Learn and Do Jewish Holiday Book

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This set of eight 4-page folders presents a tour of Jerusalem through the eyes of a young child. Folder Titles: 1. The Holy City 5. The Jewish Quarter 2. All Kinds of 6. The New City People 7. The Capital of 3. The Kotel Israel 4. The Old City 8. Living in Jerusalem Our Jerusalem Set of 8 Folders

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TITLES OF SPECIAL INTEREST

The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt page 28

The Jewish Holiday Treasure Trail page 29

The Explorer’s Bible page 30

Manga Midrash page 33

A Kid’s Mensch Handbook page 35

Partners with God page 35

Welcome to Israel! page 37

Book of Jewish Holidays page 39

Student Profiles Grade 3 The eight-Year-Old Aware of real physical and intellectual growth . . . impatient to get started on new projects but eager to finish . . . desire to do things “my way” but still craves adult approval and support . . . communication skills improving but sometimes talks for the sake of talking . . . enjoys collecting and swapping . . . interested in dramatics . . . time and space take on meaning . . . likes groups but upholds rules . . . can understand personal relationship to God as connected to God’s care for others.

Grade 4 The nine-Year-Old Longer attention span offers more independence . . . wants to be accepted as responsible, yet recognizes need for help . . . likely to attach to role models . . . may not have sense of personal limits . . . fair play and individual rights are crucial . . . clearer thinking about right and wrong . . . curious about the unknown, but finds the past exciting . . . can build on previous knowledge . . . individual reading skills vary widely . . . teacher important as leader and opinion maker . . . moral development can be guided by Bible’s lessons . . . favors facts and people over fantasy and abstract ideas.

Grade 5 The ten-Year-Old Period of pre-adolescent adjustment . . . interests beginning to widen . . . may still have difficulty conceptualizing or generalizing, but memorization skills are developing . . . sense of time has evolved enough for firmly rooted study of history . . . boys and girls separating in interests and activities . . . need reinforcement of “dos and don’ts” of living in society . . . can have deep religious feelings and a close relationship to God . . . questions may begin to trouble faith . . . knows and can use many facts of Jewish history and observance.

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Israel

2–3

The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt

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Special Features: X A Window to Israel: Detailed information on special interest subjects such as Israel’s science and computer industries, and kibbutz life X Israel Fun Facts: Delightful tidbits about Israel, on subjects as diverse as sports, climate, and cell phone use X Scavenger Hunt Stop: A fun word puzzle that ends each chapter of the scavenger hunt The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt Teacher’s Guide

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As they travel, Daniel—and your students—learn about the major cities and extraordinary sites of Israel, the diversity of Israel’s people and cultures, our biblical and modern ties with the Jewish homeland, and the geography of Israel. They also learn key Hebrew terms, such as Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel), Ivrit (Hebrew), shalom (hello, goodbye, and peace), and limonada (lemonade). And they learn about important Jewish values, such as rodef shalom (pursuing peace) and ahavat Tzion (love of Israel), that are linked to chapter content.

Build your second and third graders’ identification with Israel by inviting them on The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt, led by a young American boy, Daniel, and his Israeli cousin, Rivkah. Following the cryptic instructions in a letter from their grandfather, the two cousins travel across Israel in search of special objects, including the Israeli flag, a palm tree, and the Western Wall.

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Modern Israel in Focus Thirty-two colorful mini-posters (8½ X 11) depict people, places, and scenes. See page 17.

Holidays

Elementary

2–3

The Jewish Holiday Treasure Trail

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by Naomi Patz Invite your students to join Daniel and his Israeli cousin, Rivkah once again as they explore the Jewish holidays with none other than Elijah the prophet! Thanks to a new TOP SECRET technology—the virtual plasma interface (VPI)—the cousins travel through time and space, encountering people and places as old as the Bible and as new as modern Israel. At the ancient Temple, they witness the Hanukkah miracle of the oil. Right before Passover, they cross the Sea of Reeds with the children of Israel, and seven weeks later, they stand at Mount Sinai—just as the Ten Commandments are given to the Israelites. The rich array of more than 75 full-color photos, 50 playful illustrations, and a dozen classic Jewish legends and stories is sure to delight students. Twelve colorful holiday stickers, which students can affix to a beautifully illustrated Treasure Trail, six bonus stickers, and a Certificate of Achievement create motivation and a sense of accomplishment. Readers are invited to go online and explore www.ElijahRocks.net for holiday games, activities, and blessings to share with their entire family. The Jewish Holiday Treasure Trail Teacher’s Guide

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Bible

3–5

The Explorer’s Bible

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Volume 1: From Creation to the Exodus Volume 2: From Sinai to the Nation of Israel by Scott E. Blumenthal

True-to-Text Translations

Engage your students in authentic, dynamic Bible study. Your students can now explore the Bible as Jews have done for centuries—by pondering, personalizing, and wrestling with the text. Combining faithful but accessible translations with thematic connections between the narratives and student’s daily lives, critical-thinking exercises, and a sense of wonder, The Explorer’s Bible will help you transform your classroom into a lively Bible study group. What’s new about The Explorer’s Bible? X True-to-text translation retains the structure and tone of the Hebrew while providing students with comprehensible and ageappropriate language. X Opportunities for students to participate in biblical dialogue by reviewing classic interpretations of text and creating midrashim of their own. X Connections between text and core Jewish values help students to personalize the Bible’s lessons. X Analyses of key Hebrew words and phrases allow students to connect intimately with biblical text. X Contemporary design conveys the dignity of biblical text while engaging students with lush illustrations and more than fifty full-color photographs.

The Explorer’s Bible 3D Adventure BIBLE VIDEO GAME REINFORCES LEARNING Capture students’ imagination with the attention-grabbing video games in The Explorer’s Bible 3D Adventure.* The more they understand about the material in their texts, the better equipped they will be to beat the multiple levels of this virtual Bible world. Quantity discounts and special pricing for buying the book and CD together will help you put this 21st century Bible study technique into every student’s hands. Try the online demo at www.behrmanhouse.com/bibledemo

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Ask about our new Lesson Plans for Explorer’s Bible.

Explorer’s Bible Contents: Volume 1 X The Birth of the World X Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden X My Brother’s Keeper X The Man Who Walked with God X The Impossible Tower X Abraham Finds His Way X Abraham Speaks Up X The Sacrifice X Rebecca’s Kindness X The Twins X Jacob’s Discovery X Jacob’s Struggle X The Dreamer X Joseph’s Gift X Joseph’s Forgiveness X Baby Moses X Moses Stands Before God X Freedom and the Future

Volume 2 X The Great Miracle X God’s Gift X The Courage of Two X Joshua Fights for Freedom X Deborah’s Help X Samson’s Purpose X Ruth’s Choice X Samuel and the King X David’s Friends and Foes X David Stands Guilty X Solomon Chooses Wisdom X Elijah’s Challenge X Jonah’s Message X Isaiah’s World of Peace X Jeremiah, the Chosen Prophet X Queen Esther Saves the Jews X Daniel’s Risk X Ezra and Nehemiah Rebuild Jerusalem

Explanatory notes and connections to biblical archaeology bring the text to life for students. The Explorer’s Bible, Vol. 1 •792 Teacher’s Guide, Vol. 1 •794 The Explorer’s Bible 3D Adventure CD* •802 The Explorer’s Bible 1 Book and CD Set* Best Value! •EBQ The Explorer’s Bible, Vol. 2 •793 Teacher’s Guide, Vol. 2 •795

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Manga Midrash™

Engaging supplement enlivens any Bible class

To further engage your students in lively Bible study, try Manga Midrash™ Bible magazines. Each comes in a vibrant, sixteen-page graphic novel format that elementary and even middle school students find especially compelling. Each Bible story is also accompanied by a rabbinic midrash and is linked to a Jewish value. Students even have a chance to create their own midrashim See page 33 for additional information.

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A Child’s Bible

36 Bible Stories Authentically Retold

by Seymour Rossel These authentic and moving retellings of the great Bible stories highlight their timeless moral and spiritual truths and apply them to the personal concerns of today’s children.

Each story is accompanied by: X Peshat—What does it mean? X Drash—What does it teach? X Remez—A Lesson about Torah X Colorful illustrations that depict the biblical world

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Contents: X In the Beginning X In the Garden X The Terrible Crime X Noah and the Flood X A Tower to the Sky X Abram Walks with God X The Sad Tale of Sodom X Abraham’s Gift to God X Rebecca X Twins and Tricks X Jacob Takes Two Wives X Jacob Returns Home X Joseph’s Coat X Joseph and the Dreamers X Come Down to Egypt X Moses in the Basket X Moses and the Bush X The Ten Plagues Child’s Bible Book 1 Teacher’s Guide Gamebook/Workbook

A Child’s Bible Book 1: Lessons from the Torah

Each chapter also contains exercises and activities to reinforce the lessons. The Teacher’s Guides feature a special Teaching the Illustrations section to help you share each book’s art with your students.

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Manga Midrash™

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A Child’s Bible Book 2: Lessons from the Prophets and Writings Contents: X Crossing the Sea of Reeds X The Supreme Gift X An End to Wandering X Deborah Judges Israel X Gideon and the Trick X Samson X The Scroll of Ruth X The Scroll of Esther X Samuel and Saul X David in the Days of Saul X David and Bathsheba X King Solomon Judges X The Book of Job X The Book of Daniel X Ezra and Nehemiah Child’s Bible Book 2 •487 $13.50 Teacher’s Guide •485 $21.95

Manga is a graphic novel technique popular among pre-teens and teens. Midrash is an ancient Jewish storytelling tradition based on biblical texts. Put them together and you have Manga Midrash™—Behrman House’s innovative and motivating way to teach Torah and Jewish values. These 16-page booklets use colorful, illustrated manga comic book formats to present key Bible stories, rabbinic midrash, and Jewish values.

Booklet Titles: 1. Compassion: Eliezer and Rebecca at the Well 2. Courage: Moses, the Israelites, and the Golden Calf 3. Leadership: Jacob and Esau 4. The Value of Life: Pharaoh’s Daughter and Miriam Each booklet includes these features: X Bible Classics: The Bible Tells Us. A blend of modern graphics and a faithful translation of the original text X Standing in Their Shoes. Probing questions students answer as the biblical characters might X Rabbinic Midrash: Our Sages Teach Us. A dynamic retelling of a traditional midrash that is based on the Bible story X Creating Midrash: What Were the Sages Thinking? An activity that helps students reflect on the midrash’s meaning X My Modern Midrash: Our Generation Speaks. A lively story starter to be completed by students X Creating Midrash: What Do You Think? A tool to help students plan their own unique ending to the midrash story starter X Be a Jewish Leader-in-Training. Closing, values-based activity to help students apply what they have learned Manga Midrash™ Set of 4 Booklets Best Value! •MM4Q Single Copies: Compassion •817 Courage •818 Leadership •815 The Value of Life •816 Manga Pocket Folders •798 Five or more folders

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Bible

A Child’s Introduction GRADES to the Bible

2–5

This series of introductory texts retains all the storytelling magic of the classic Bible tales but never confuses them with fairy tales. Children learn to distinguish between history on the one hand and poetic myth on the other, and to respect them both as sources of Jewish wisdom.

A Child’s Introduction to Torah by Shirley Newman

Torah Workbook 1 Workbook 2 Teacher’s Guide

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A Child’s Introduction to the Early Prophets by Shirley Newman

Early Prophets Workbook 1 Workbook 2 Teacher’s Guide

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Introduction to Kings, Later Prophets, and Writings by Shirley Newman

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3–4

Explore the moral lessons of the Ten Commandments with timeless stories from the Bible, Talmud, and Jewish folklore. Presented in everyday English, each commandment is accompanied by activities to help students integrate the lessons into their own lives. The Ten Commandments

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Bible People, Book One 2–4 Cartoon stories from Genesis. Book One Leader’s Guide

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Bible People, Book Two Cartoon stories from Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Book Two Leader’s Guide

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Bible People, Book Three 4–6 Cartoon stories from Prophets and Writings. Book Three Leader’s Guide

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Bible People Songs

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Twelve joyful songs highlight biblical events and characters. CD and songbook. Bible People Songs

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Torah Tales Copy Paks™ 2–5 Bible activity sheets. Incudes black line masters and teaching guide. Genesis •A102 •A103 Exodus & Leviticus Numbers & Deuteronomy •A101

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Prophets Pak

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Writings (Ketuvim) Copy Pak™ 4–6 Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles. Includes black line masters and teaching guide. Writings Pak

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Activity sheets on the Former and Latter Prophets. Black line masters and teaching guide included.

The Ten Commandments by Nancy Karkowsky

Bible People Series

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Jewish Values

Elementary

Partners with God

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3–4

by Gila Gevirtz

This groundbreaking book gives teachers and parents a clear and comfortable way to introduce Jewish concepts of God to children. With stories from our tradition, modern photographs, vibrant illustrations, and inventive activities, children explore ideas of God and holiness and discover a Jewish vocabulary for thinking and talking about God.

A Kid’s Mensch Handbook Step by Step to a Lifetime of Jewish Values

3–4

by Scott E. Blumenthal

Why should I be nice to my sister? Is it okay to criticize a friend? What does it mean that I am “created in God’s image”? At an age when students are thinking critically about right and wrong, the importance of the choices they make, and the role of Judaism in their lives, A Kid’s Mensch Handbook provides answers. Your students can join Izzy, the Mensch-in-Training, as he explores Jewish answers to some of life’s toughest questions.

children will learn: X We cannot know what God looks like, but we can see the things God creates X We are all made in God’s image X Life is a miracle, and all life is holy X Our souls connect us to each other and to God Partners with God

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Teacher’s Edition

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Living as Partners with God by Gila Gevirtz

Building on the concepts and vocabulary of personal faith introduced in Partners with God, this second volume is a guide to Jewish life.

X Three sections—Mensch Basics, Being a Mensch to Myself, and Being a Mensch to Others—help students understand basics of menschlekeit. X Real-life examples, midrashic and historical vignettes, and lively narrative make Jewish values tangible, understandable, and applicable to students’ everyday lives. X Intriguing questionnaires and fun surveys allow each student to imagine the role he or she can play in the Jewish and global communities. Includes a “Mensch Index” with handy definitions and cross-references to all of the mitzvot, middot, and midrashim discussed in the book. A Kid’s Mensch Handbook

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Teaching Guide

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Tzedakah Copy Pak™

Students will learn how we honor our Covenant and add to life’s holiness by performing mitzvot such as giving tzedakah, studying Torah, and observing Shabbat by meeting ancient prophets and sages, such as Isaiah and Rabbi Akiba, as well as modern heroes, such as Golda Meir and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Living as Partners with God •614 Teacher’s Edition •621

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Mitzvot Copy Pak™

5–7

Twenty-nine blackline masters on the meaning of tzedakah, its connections to Torah and Talmud, and the teachings of Maimonides. Pak includes teaching guide.

Forty activity pages explore the mitzvot of holidays, life cycle events, and ethical behavior; tzedakah; and mitzvot in the community. Black line masters and teaching guide.

Tzedakah Pak

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Basic Judaism

The Synagogue

House of the Jewish People

Basic Judaism for Young People

3–5

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by Susan Van Dusen and Rabbi Marc Berkson

Help your students feel at home in the synagogue by taking them on a tour through the gathering place of the Jewish people. This introduction covers it all—the synagogue’s history; its ritual objects; and how it serves as a house of prayer, a house of study, and a house of meeting.

Contents: 1. Where Our Ancestors First Worshipped 2. The Holy Temple 3. Synagogues Around the World 4. The Sanctuary 5. The Torah 6. How We Pray 7. Three Houses in One Humor and creativity bring this informative book to life, while activities provide an opportunity for students to review what they have learned and to develop their creative thinking skills. This richly illustrated volume includes pictures of synagogues from around the world. Students will especially enjoy the opportunity to design their own synagogue, with space for the many activities that take place in the house of the Jewish people. The Synagogue Teaching Guide

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Klal Yisrael

Our Jewish Community

4–7

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by Ann Ricki Hurwitz and Sue Hurwitz

Prepare your students to become active participants in the Jewish community with this introduction to the widely scattered communities of the Jewish world. This combined text and activity book brings to life the entire global spectrum of the Jewish community. Klal Yisrael

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by Naomi Pasachoff

The Basic Judaism series weaves together history, belief, ritual, halachah, and tradition to convey the richly textured fabric of Jewish life. Volume 1: Israel Grades 4–5 •423 $12.95 Teacher’s Guide with Duplicating Masters •441 $21.95 Student Activity Book •440 $5.95 Volume 2: Torah Grades 5–6 •424 Teacher’s Guide with Duplicating Masters •443 Student Activity Book •442

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Volume 3: God Grades 6–7 •425 Teacher’s Guide with Duplicating Masters •472 Student Activity Book •473

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My Jewish World

An Introduction to Judaism

3–4

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by Robert Thum and Susan Dworski

An interdisciplinary approach to the religious school curriculum, this is a holiday, life-cycle, and civics text all in one.

X The rabbi, cantor, and

educator—what they do and how we interact with them

X The synagogue, community center, senior

center, and summer camp— why we go and what we do there

X The Bible, Sefer Torah, mezuzah, and

menorah—how we use them and what they mean

The fundamental building blocks of Jewish life are presented in a lively, inviting, and colorful format. My Jewish World Teacher’s Guide

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Welcome to Israel!

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by Lilly Rivlin with Gila Gevirtz

Israel

Elementary

Other Israel Titles: I Live in Israel

3–4

by Max Frankel and Judy Hoffman

A classroom tour of Israel as seen through the eyes of boys and girls who live there. The friendly first-person voices of the fictional Israeli youngsters lead your students on a grand tour. Word games, puzzles, maps, mazes, and dozens of other activities engage children’s imaginations, making their visit come alive. I Live in Israel

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Welcome to Israel! takes your students on an informative and funfilled “tour” of Israel. It introduces students to Israel’s history; geography; and political, commercial, and cultural life. Israel’s struggle to coexist peacefully with its neighbors is presented in a thoughtful and age-appropriate way. The book also tells kids about Israelis their own age: what they do for fun, their favorite sports and foods, and what their schools are like. Photos, maps, and whimsical illustrations help make the excitement of Israel come alive while biblical quotes enhance historical and spiritual perspectives.

Contents: X Welcome to Our Homeland X The People of Israel X Jerusalem, City of Gold X Coastal Cities X Southern Israel X Northern Israel X Peace and Security

Yisrael Artzaynu: Our Homeland, Our Home by Joan L. Florsheim

Welcome to Israel! also offers: X My Hebrew Dictionary: Key Hebrew words in Hebrew and English translation X Living Jewish Values: Mitzvot associated with the chapter content

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X It’s a Fact and Did You Know?: Intriguing information about Israel X Map It Out: Map-reading activities that develop students’ knowledge of Israel’s geography Welcome to Israel! Teaching Guide

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This child’s-eye view of life in Israel builds students’ emotional ties to our Jewish homeland. From the biblical roots of Israel and important archaeological discoveries, through the chalutziot movement and creation of the State, to different ways of being Jewish in Israel today, students make connections and explore the infusion of Jewish values in Israeli society. Yisrael Artzaynu Leader’s Guide

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Jewish Life Cycle

Journey of a Lifetime

The Jewish Life Cycle Book

3–4

The Life Cycle Workbook

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by Joel Lurie Grishaver

4–6

This classic workbook features modules on birth, Torah events, weddings/ marriage, and death/ mourning, and includes overviews, vocabulary worksheets, primary Jewish texts, and values exercises.

by Rahel Lurie Musleah Whether triggered by a cousin’s wedding, a sister’s Bat Mitzvah, or a grandparent’s funeral, children have questions about life cycle events. The answers are all in this engaging 2-color volume of the most significant milestones in a Jewish life.

Contents:

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1. Brit Milah and Brit Bat 2. Baby Naming 3. Consecration 4. Bar and Bat Mitzvah 5. Confirmation 6. The Marriage Ceremony 7. The Funeral 8. Rituals of Mourning

My Jewish Journal 4–6

by Risa Towbin Aqua

X Bible stories and mitzvot highlight the ethical values of each life cycle event

Help students increase their connection to Jewish knowledge and values through journal writing exercises. A “Nudge Bar” on each page sparks creativity.

X Contemporary photographs illustrate each event

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X Interactive exercises invite students to personalize each ceremony X A comprehensive glossary provides an essential cultural vocabulary X “Something to Talk About” suggests opportunities for class discussion Journey of a Lifetime Teacher’s Guide

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The Life Cycle Journey

A Workbook for Jewish Students by Risa Towbin Aqua and Hal Aqua

Guide students through the Jewish life cycle. Sections on both life cycle landmarks (Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Marriage) as well as other times of life (Being a Child, Leaving Home) include activities such as “You Be the Rabbi,” and “Decorate a Wimpel.” The Life Cycle Journey Leader’s Guide

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Here I Am!

My First Fun Jewish Journal by Risa Towbin Aqua and Hal Aqua

2–4

Introduce children to journaling with a lighthearted touch. Diary pages attune children to the Jewish year. Imaginative activities such as “I’m a Tree,” “Miraculous World,” and “Creating Our World” alternate with in-depth writing exercises. Here I Am!

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My Jewish Year

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by Adam Fisher

Holidays

The Book of Jewish Holidays

Elementary

4–6

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by Ruth Lurie Kozodoy This lavish volume contains everything your students need to know about the feasts, fasts, and festivals that mark the Jewish year. Modern customs and celebrations are presented alongside each holiday’s history and ancient traditions. Bible stories and midrashim illuminate the meaning of the holiday, and special attention is given to how holidays build core Jewish values. Innovative activities—including recipes, family fun, and creative projects—are incorporated into the text, helping children to make the holidays their own. 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.

Contents: X Rosh Hashanah X Yom Kippur X Sukkot X S imh.at Torah X Shabbat X H.anukkah My Jewish Year Teacher’s Guide

Special features make each holiday a new discovery: X Sacred Text—enriches understanding with primary sources X Hebrew Lessons—provide key cultural vocabulary X Living Our Tradition—connects holidays with mitzvot to perform throughout the year X Holiday Planner—helps students prepare for each holiday X A Tradition to Share—engages the whole family in holiday observance This text will captivate your students intellectually, spiritually, and creatively.

X Tu B’Shevat

X Purim X Passover XY om Hashoah X S havuot

The Book of Jewish Holidays Teacher’s Edition

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A.R.E.’s classic, Teaching Jewish Holidays, is a terrific source of background information and classroom activities for any grade level. See page 120 for details.

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Celebrating H.anukkah Celebrating Passover Family-friendly folders provide all the blessings (in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation) plus helpful instructions for family and congregation celebration. See page 25 for more information.

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History

4–6

Introduction to Jewish History

Pass the Torah Please

From Abraham to the Sages

Jewish Leaders from Mattathias to Saadia

by Seymour Rossel

by Cheri Ellowitz Silver

This book provides an effortless transition from childhood Bible tales to purposeful study of the Jewish past. Simple stories present the highlights of Jewish history from the age of the patriarchs to the destruction of the Second Temple, and from the Bar Kochba rebellion to the completion of the Talmud. Children will grasp the historical continuity essential to the development of a confident Jewish identity.

Engaging first-person monologues present over 20 Jewish leaders and put a fresh face on Jewish History. Chapters on Hillel, Yochanan ben Zakkai, Rachel, Akiva, Judah HaNasi, Beruriah, Saadia Gaon and others present leaders as role models of commitment and faith, show the transformation of Judaism after 70 CE, and outline the development of halachah— Mishnah, Talmud, and Codes. Historical and political background, textual material, maps, and timelines help students place Jewish leaders and the issues they faced in context.

Fully illustrated and includes a handy, at-a-glance historical timeline.

Pass the Torah, Please Leader’s Guide

Introduction to Jewish History Teacher’s Guide Student Activity Book

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The Holocaust A History of Courage and Resistance

Journey Through Jewish History

by Bea Stadtler

In simple and moving words, this book for the intermediate grades tells the story of the Holocaust. The historical context of Hitler’s rise to power is explored in depth, and the devastation of the Holocaust is presented authoritatively. This masterly book informs students without frightening or threatening them. Thoughtful discussion questions conclude each chapter.

by Seymour Rossel The journey of the Jewish people from the beginning of the Diaspora to the present day, presented in simple story form. This volume picks up where Introduction to Jewish History leaves off, rounding out a comprehensive two-year course in Jewish history.

At the heart of this book are acts of courage and resistance; the stories of the men and women—young and old, Jewish and non-Jewish—who fought against Hitler and kept the Jewish spirit alive. The Holocaust: A History of Courage and Resistance Discussion Guide

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by Anne L. Fox and Eva Abraham Podietz

How can we educate young children about the Holocaust without scaring them? With simple stories told from the perspective of children who escaped. $11.95 $21.95 $5.95

Between December 1938 and September 1939, ten thousand children were rescued from Nazi-occupied territories and safely transported to England. This rescue mission was called the Kindertransport, and the remarkable experiences of these children are dramatically brought to life in this collection of true first-person accounts. Ten Thousand Children

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Ten Thousand Children

X J ewish Life in the Middle Ages X Ashkenazic Jewry X Sephardic Jewry X The Enlightenment And much more Journey Through Jewish History •366 Teacher’s Guide •415 Student Activity Book •376

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6–8

TITLES OF SPECIAL INTEREST

The History of the Jewish People page 42

The Prophets page 42

New! Experience Modern Israel page 43

Count Me In page 44

The Bar and Bat Mitzvah Manual page 45

The Time of Our Lives page 45

Rediscovering the Jewish Holidays page 45

The Holocaust, the World, and the Jews page 46

Challenge and Change page 47

The Rabbi’s Bible page 48

Student Profiles

Grade 6 The eleven-Year-Old

Preadolescence gradually gives way to adolescence . . . eager to discover secrets . . . wants to figure things out for self in ethical and religious matters . . . girls usually more physically and emotionally developed than boys . . . more sensitive to criticism . . . capable of great anger, fear, dejection, and elation . . . growing ability for abstract thinking . . . relationships with peers can be both exciting and painful . . . critical of adults . . . open to ideas that will realize more mature values but must reach them by oneself . . . sees connection between religious teaching and personal problems.

Grade 7 The twelve-Year-Old Onset of adolescence . . . traits developing that will lead into maturity . . . girls are about a year ahead of boys in intellectual and physical development . . . with guidance, can see relationship between different events . . . resentful of repetitive, childish activity . . . beginning of search for philosophy of life . . . can be encouraged to express abstract values . . . receptive to social action projects . . . enjoys responsibility that gives a sense of achievement.

Grade 8 The thirteen-Year-Old Can be a difficult year of emotional imbalance . . . physical changes become more pronounced . . . leadership potential is emerging . . . receptive to learning from stories of courageous deeds . . . especially proud of new skills . . . can relate God and prayer to personal problems and harsh realities . . . insecurities manifest in complaining, withdrawal, sarcasm . . . some linguistic skills appear particularly strong . . . word games can be effective learning tools . . . judges religion by the examples of its representatives . . . greater interest.

Middle School

History

The History of the Jewish People A Story of Tradition and Change

by Jonathan D. Sarna and Jonathan B. Krasner

Volume 1 Contents 1. The Early Israelites 2. The Age of Hellenism 3. Roman Domination of Judea 4. Rabbinic Judaism 5. Judaism and Christianity 6. Babylonia 7. Sepharad and Ashkenaz 8. Medieval Europe 9. The Sephardic Diaspora 10. The Polish Kehillah and German Enlightenment 11. Revolution and Emancipation 12. Judaism and the Modern World 13. The Rise of Antisemitism 14. U.S. Jewry, 1820–1890

Jewish history for parents, too! See Jewish History–The Big Picture page 50

Volume 1: Ancient Israel to 1880’s America Volume 2: The Birth of Zionism to Our Time

Volume 2 Contents 1. East European Jewry, 1881–1914 2. The Great Migration 3. Jewish Nationalism and Zionism 4. World War I 5. At Home in the U.S., 1920–1940 6. The British Mandate 7. Europe Between the Wars 8. The Holocaust 9. The Birth of the Modern State of Israel 10. “Making It” in America,” 1945–1965 11. The Diaspora Consolidates 12. Israel in Our Time 13. American Jewry Today

Finally, a Jewish history book through which students can view their own lives and think about their futures. Students will consider how their lives compare with the lives of those who came before them, how Judaism has evolved in every generation, and how the decisions of our forebears to adapt Judaism to their times and circumstances influence our own decisions today. The History of the Jewish People, Volume 1 Teacher’s Guide, Vol. 1 The History of the Jewish People, Volume 2 Teacher’s Guide, Vol. 2

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The Prophets

5 Amos:

CHAPTER

Faithful Friend of the Covenant

Speaking Out for Justice

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Prophet’s Profile: Amos BEGINNINGS: • Born in the early eighth century BCE in Tekoa, on the edge of the Judean wilderness, twelve miles south of Jerusalem, the capital of Judah. • Hebrew Name: Amos, meaning “burdened.”

POSTS:

Favorite Quotation: “Let justice flow like water, righteousness like a mighty stream” (Amos 5:24). Favorite Pastime: Tending sheep and fig trees. Biggest Fear: Public speaking.

PERSONAL: • Began to prophesy in about 750 BCE, toward the end of the reigns of Uzziah, king of Judah, and Jeroboam II, king of Israel. • Prophesied in the kingdom of Israel, mostly in Bethel, an important religious center, and in Samaria, the kingdom’s capital.

Greatest Loss When He Left Judah: The peace and quiet of country life. Major Contribution: Taught that social justice, or concern for people who have the greatest needs, is at the heart of all good societies and key to the survival of the Jewish people.

Go To http://www.TheJewishProphets.com

Stories based on biblical texts bring each prophet vividly to life, while narrative provides historical context for considering the challenges faced by the prophets in their own day. Connections to modern-day events and people are explored as well, helping students discover the relevance for today in the ancient messages of our biblical ancestors. Questions throughout the text address students directly, to get them thinking and draw out their views. Values index included. A companion website, www.thejewishprophets.com, links to examples of modern-day teens and adults who walk “in the footsteps of the prophets,” as well as ideas for service projects. The Prophets: Speaking Out for Justice Lesson Plan Manual

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Israel

Experience Modern Israel plus Modern Israel Online

An interactive print and online experience by Aviva Werner

Middle School

5–7

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Great for use with laptop The detailed Lesson Plan Manual is your complete guide projectors and SMARTboards. to the content and the technology, and uses a clear, step-by-step approach to help you take full advantage of this unique dual-featured learning tool. A variety of suggestions for activities will help you create memorable class experiences that excite, engage, inspire, and teach your students about Israel. Experience Modern Israel •800 $14.95* (*Includes Modern Israel Online, a $20 value!) Lesson Plan Manual •801 $21.95

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Jewish Values Making a Difference

Jewish Wisdom in Action

5–7

by Gila Gevirtz

Students explore Jewish values through their everyday relationships and decision-making.

Values explored: 1. Wisdom and Action 2. Life 3. Free Will 4. Persistence 5. Study 6. Community 7. Judging 8. Possessions 9. Argument 10. Peace 11. Balance

X The Extraordinary Acts of Ordinary People: Spotlights modern Jews who exemplify specific Jewish values, including philanthropist Jacob Henry Schiff, political and social activist Bella Abzug, and workers’ rights organizer Clara Lemlich.

X Learn It & Live It: These closing activities help students reflect on what they have learned and take actions based on it.

Based on the best-selling book It’s a Mitzvah! by Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Making a Difference presents both ethical and ritual mitzvot, such as Rodef Shalom, Tzedakah, Kashrut, and Tefillah, as well as practical and creative suggestions on how to observe them.

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A Topical Bible

illustrates each chapter value. For example, chapter nine, “The Value of Argument” presents the story of Abraham arguing with God over the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

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by Bradley Shavit Artson and Gila Gevirtz

Making a Difference Teaching Guide

X Bible Bio: A biblical character

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Includes the stories of Jewish teens who have made a difference in their communities through mitzvah projects.

Special features include: X Opening Story: Stories from biblical and Talmudic texts, Jewish folklore, and modern literature introduce each chapter’s value.

Count Me In Teaching Guide

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Traditional stories, source material from sacred texts, and criticalthinking activities help awaken students to Judaism’s ethical underpinnings and the connection between Judaism and their own lives.

Putting Jewish Spirituality into Action, One Mitzvah at a Time

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Biblical Answers to Modern Questions

6–8

by Naomi Pasachoff

Students wrestle with real-life social and ethical problems, guided by biblical texts. Each chapter presents a major contemporary issue such as sexual equality, repairing a damaged relationship, or questioning authority, and examines it through the lens of the Bible. A Topical Bible Teaching Guide

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Women of Valor by Sheila Segal

5–8

Eight twentieth-century women, exemplifying the best in Jewish leadership, are profiled here, together with their roles in accomplishments such as the trade union movement, the birth of Israel, and the Yiddish theater. Women of Valor

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Middle School

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Jewish Heroes, Jewish Values 5–8

by Barry L. Schwartz

Spanning the worlds of sports, science, film, and politics, Jewish Heroes, Jewish Values introduces the Jewish heroes of yesterday and today to those of tomorrow. Students discover how to live Jewish values by reliving some of the most dramatic moments of the twentieth century with famous Jews, including: Sandy Koufax, Golda Meir, Hannah Senesh, and Steven Spielberg. Eyewitness accounts capture the immediacy of each climactic event, and the “Jewish Heroes Hall of Fame” shows students how they can fulfill core Jewish values in their own lives. Jewish Heroes, Jewish Values Teacher’s Guide

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Tzedakah, Gemilut Chasadim, and 6–12 Ahavah by Joel Lurie Grishaver and Beth Huppin

Practical action projects and detailed analysis of seven mitzvot are supplemented by ancient and modern texts. Includes logs for recording feelings and experiences. Tzedakah, Gemilut Chasadim, and Ahavah •A139 $7.95 Leader’s Guide

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Lifecycle & Holidays

The Bar and Bat Mitzvah Manual Six Steps to a Memorable Family Celebration

5–7

by Rabbi Steven M. Bob and Lisa Bob Howard

Prepare the whole family for the b’nai mitzvah celebration with this compact yet comprehensive 64page manual. In six workshops, students and their families learn how to make the b’nai mitzvah a sacred rite of passage, including how to plan a mitzvah project, outline a d’var Torah, and continue Jewish practice and education into adulthood. Workshops also examine the history of the b’nai mitzvah ceremony, ways to bring God into the celebration, the significance of leading the congregation in prayer, and how to host a meaningful bar or bat mitzvah party. The manual will be a practical addition to your school’s b’nai mitzvah curriculum and a valuable tool for families celebrating this milestone in their children’s lives.

Features Include: X Focus on Text connects the b’nai

Workshops for madrichim and teachers, too! See pages 53 and 117.

mitzvah ceremony to Torah and Jewish liturgy.

X The Real World suggests ways to transform Jewish values and mitzvot into action.

X Reflections asks thought-provoking questions that address the importance of this life-cycle event for the whole family. The Bar and Bat Mitzvah Manual •812 Leader’s Guide DOWNLOAD •813

Scuttle adolescent skepticism and quell protests that “We’ve done the holidays already” by challenging your sixth through eighth graders to make their own contributions to modern Jewish life. Just as our ancient sages created prayers and rituals based on those who came before them—giving us Elijah’s Cup for Passover and the Amidah prayer—so, too, do modern Jews continue to create new traditions, such as Miriam’s Cup and prayers for the modern State of Israel. Each chapter presents a key holiday, including background information, and the details of observance.

questions foster creativity and criticalthinking.

5–7

by Nina Beth Cardin with Scott E. Blumenthal

Students explore the ways each of us contribute to the modern evolution and enrichment of Jewish life cycle celebrations.

Features Include: X Historical vignettes and excerpts from sacred texts to help students trace the origins of each celebration.

X Real-life peer stories to show how young teens play an active role in Jewish community celebrations.

X Family interviews and challenging

questions to encourage students to imagine how they can further enrich our tradition.

by Nina Beth Cardin with Gila Gevirtz

X One People, Many Customs: Interesting

A Teen Guide to the Jewish Life Cycle

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Rediscovering the Jewish Holidays 6–8

Features include: X What Do You Think? Thought-provoking

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The Time of Our Lives Teaching Guide

Middle School

facts about customs in diverse Jewish communities.

X A Tradition of Innovation: Portraits of the many ways our tradition has evolved inspire students’ perceptions of liberal Judaism as authentic Judaism.

X Back to the Sources Quotes: from sacred texts illuminate the spirit and meaning of the holiday.

X Honoring and Creating Jewish Tradition: Students reflect on contributions they can make to enrich our people and tradition. Rediscovering the Jewish Holidays Teacher’s Guide

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History

Middle School

A Young Person’s History of Israel: Second Edition

Let Freedom Ring

A History of the Jews in the United States 5–7 by Seymour Rossel

5–7

by David Bamberger

Twenty-three Jewish immigrants settled in New Amsterdam in 1654. Today, there are millions of Jews in the United States. This page-turning volume transports students from pre-Colonial America all the way to the present and asks them to consider their own roles in the next chapter of Jewish American

The story of the Jewish people and their homeland, from the biblical period through statehood in 1948, all the way to the Camp David accords and later agreements with neighboring Arab states. Topics include:

X The Land of Israel during the time of Abraham

X Life under Roman and Muslim rule X The birth of Zionism

history.

X The founding of the State of Israel

Let Freedom Ring Teacher’s Guide

and the War of Independence

X Profiles of those who shaped Israeli history, from the Maccabees to Yitzhak Rabin Young Person’s History of Israel Student Activity Book Teacher’s Guide

The Holocaust: The World and the Jews, 1933–1945 7–9

by Seymour Rossel

Students use their developing analytical skills to learn about the Holocaust the same way historians do: through primary source materials. Students gain a unique understanding through: X Over 100 photographs

X Excerpts from Nazi documents and transcripts

X Maps X Diaries and records kept by the victims The Holocaust: The World and the Jews •526 $12.95 Workbook •531 $5.95 Teacher’s Guide •532 $21.95

My People Abba Eban’s History of the Jews

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Adapted by David Bamberger

A comprehensive two-year course in Jewish history.

Volume 1: Genesis to 1776 6–7 The history of the Jewish people through four thousand years—and the world history that gives it context. From the ancient world of biblical times, through the Crusades and the Renaissance, and into the Enlightenment in eighteenth-century Europe. My People Volume 1 •263 $13.95 Workbook •329 $5.50 Teacher’s Guide •296 $21.95

Volume 2: From the Eighteenth Century to Our Own Time 7–8 The Jewish people’s spirit and place in world history since 1776. Chronicles the Jewish experience in the American and French revolutions, through the birth of Zionism and the devastation of the Holocaust, and into today’s world. Also includes the struggle for Israeli independence as Eban lived it. My People Volume 2 •280 $13.95

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This Land of Liberty A History of America’s Jews by Helene Schwartz Kenvin

7–9

Authentic family records of American Jews, accompanied by over 500 illustrations and photographs, illuminate what it was like to be a Jew in Dutch New Amsterdam, Puritan New England, and Quaker Pennsylvania. Re-examine the Civil War, the California gold rush, and the Civil Rights movement—all through Jewish eyes. This Land of Liberty Teacher’s Guide

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My Generations

A Course in Jewish Family History by Arthur Kurzweil

7–10

“Your own story will become a part of Jewish history.” The first Jewish geneology course for the religious school, this is a text, workbook, and time capsuleall in one package. My Generations

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History

Middle School

6–9

Challenge and Change

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History of the Jews in America by Dr. Shelley Kapnek Rosenberg

Developed by the Feinstein Center for American Jewish History, the Challenge and Change series is ideal for your middle school history elective.

Features include: X Reflect On It: Helps students understand the driving forces of each historical era. X Learn It: Definitions of key terms enable students to place each in historical context. X Think About It: Provocative questions inspire students to develop their own interpretations of events. X Click On It: Links to websites allow students to further explore each chapter topic.

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X Timeline: Provides a clear sequence of historical events covered in each volume.

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Book 1: Early Settlement through Central European Migration

Book 2: Civil War through the Rise of Zionism

Book 3: Jews of the Twentieth Century and Beyond

This concise presentation of the early years of American Jewish history explores events from the expulsion from Spain (1492) to the settlement in American cities from New York to Galveston (1880). Book 1 shows how the Jews brought their religion, traditions, languages, culture, and ideas to a new land.

The second volume picks up with the Civil War (1860) and ends with the role Americans played in Israel’s War of Independence (1948). It focuses on themes of growth and change—as America developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the American Jewish community grew and changed with it.

This concluding book grapples with issues that confront the American Jewish community today, including Jews in politics, the spirituality movement, and the changing role

Primary source material, including maps, letters, and supplementary readings, bring history to life for students.

Contents:

1. The Civil War and the Jews 2. Immigration and Labor 3. American Jews and Zionism

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1. Jews in the New World 2. The Revolutionary War and the New Republic 3. Central European Jews Come to America Book 1

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1. American Jews Enter the 20th Century 2. Jews in Post–War America 3. Being Jewish in America Today Book 3

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Jewish Thought The Rabbi’s Bible

Study Jewish Thought with Jacob Neusner

by Solomon Simon, Morrison Bial, and Abraham Rothberg

Jewish Value Series by Seymour Rossel and Harry Gersh, with Eugene B. Borowitz and Hyman Chanover

When a Jew Prays A step-by-step tour through the basic prayer service

4–5

When a Jew Celebrates

5–6

A basic education in Jewish ritual observance.

When a Jew Seeks Wisdom An introduction to the timeless ethics of Pirke Avot.

7–8

When a Jew Prays •93 $12.50 Workbook •98 $5.95 When a Jew Celebrates •91 $12.50 Workbook •431 $5.95 Teacher’s Guide •92 $21.95 When a Jew Seeks Wisdom •89 $12.50 Workbook •255 $5.95

Explaining Reform Judaism 6–8 by Eugene B. Borowitz and Naomi Patz

An authoritative presentation of the fundamental history, beliefs, and goals of Reform Judaism in one compact volume. Explaining Reform Judaism Workbook diary Teacher’s Guide

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This version of the Pentateuch bridges the gap between Bible stories and scholarly exegesis. Students explore biblical texts alongside the midrashic interpretations that form core Jewish values. Key phrases are given in both Hebrew and English.

Volume 1: The Torah 5–6 The Torah Teacher’s Guide Workbook 1 Workbook 2

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Volume 2: The Early Prophets Early Prophets Teacher’s Guide

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Volume 3: The Later Prophets Later Prophets Teacher’s Guide

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Why Be Different? A Look Into Judaism

6–8

by Janice Prager and Arlene Lepoff

Sometimes being Jewish requires upholding values different from those taken for granted in our secular society.

Why Be Different? Teacher’s Guide

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Beginnings in Jewish Philosophy 7–8 by Meyer Levin

An initiation into the tradition of eternal speculation about God and humanity that is at the core of the Jewish spirit.

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Mitzvah

A bar and bat mitzvah course from one of the most illustrious scholars of our time. Mitzvah

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Meet Our Sages 6–9 This systematic approach to Oral Torah explains the origins of the Mishnah and Talmud. Stories are printed in both Hebrew and English. Meet Our Sages •327

Learn Mishnah

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6–9

Students experience the text just as Jews have studied it for nearly 2,000 years. Twelve key passages from the Mishnah are excerpted in both Hebrew and English. Learn Mishnah

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Learn Talmud

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6–9

A direct presentation of key passages from the Talmud that are especially meaningful to young people. Every passage is examined on two levels— what it says and what it means. Quotations are given in both Hebrew and English. Learn Talmud

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Judaism and the World’s Religions 7–10 by David Bamberger

This guide to the many paths through which people search for God outlines the history, beliefs, practices, and teachings of each major religion, seen through Jewish eyes. Judaism and the World’s Religions Teacher’s Guide

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High School GRADES

9–12

TITLES OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Jewish History—The BIG picture page 50

The Jewish History Observer page 51

The Social Action Manual page 52

The Madrichim Manual page 53

Hot Topics page 54

Student Profiles Grade 9 The fourteen-Year-Old

Feels many adult emotions and drives but struggling to integrate them into self . . . girls still developmentally ahead of boys, but growth among boys is marked . . . beginning to assert independence from parents but still wants them within rescue distance . . . often does accepted thing but insists on making own decision to do so . . . world of ideas beginning to make sense, as abstractions take on reality . . . give-and-take with adults is valuable and enjoyable . . . senses need for authority beyond humanity, and open to ideas of God . . . moving toward independent ideas.

Grade 10 The fifteen-Year-Old Struggle for independence hits its peak . . . desperate to make own decisions. . . strongly influenced by home but brings own unique slant to things . . . shared attire and behavior of group can disguise independent thought of individuals . . . can respond to adult guidance when directed gently and without pressure to conform to standards . . . group loyalty is especially strong . . . interested in differences between and within religions . . . more followers than leaders.

Grade 11 The sixteen-Year-Old Struggles of adolescence approach resolution . . . often secure enough to welcome criticism . . . largely preoccupied with immediate problems rather than with the future . . . seems mentally mature but sense of judgment still developing . . . religion can become part of a philosophy of life . . . personal choice is at forefront of decision-making . . . open to discussion and contemplation of ethics . . . can see God’s relationship to personal life . . . academic subjects must be made explicitly relevant to learner’s life.

Grade 12 The seventeen Year-Old Seen by parents as still a child . . . seen by self, and by world, as an increasingly responsible adult . . . concerned about work, career, college, relationships, getting driver’s license . . . can think through complex problems, and generalize from concrete examples . . . sharing with friends crucial . . . awed by major life milestones that lie ahead . . . big questions take on immediate importance: Is there an absolute standard of right and wrong? . . . What is God like? . . . anxiety and anticipation for the new world that college or career will open.

high school

History

9–adult

Jewish History–The Big Picture

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by Gila Gevirtz Adapted from The History of the Jewish People by Jonathan D. Sarna and Jonathan Krasner

High school as well as adult readers will appreciate this epic story of the Jewish people rendered as a concise, accessible, and engaging narrative. Adapted from the authoritative series The History of the Jewish People by Professors Jonathan D. Sarna and Jonathan B. Krasner, this lively volume presents a clear and dynamic introduction to three thousand years of Jewish history. Enriched with numerous maps, charts, graphics, and photographic images, the book provides a thought-provoking foundation for readers who seek insight into the cultural, intellectual, and religious experience and evolution of the Jewish people. Quantity discounts make Jewish History—The BIG Picture perfect for electives and adult education classes. Each copy is just $15.75 when you order ten or more—a savings of 30%. Jewish History–The BIG Picture Teacher’s Guide

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A History of the Jewish Experience By Leo Trepp

Long regarded as the most comprehensive one-volume history of Jewish civilization, A History of the Jewish Experience is a crucial resource for anyone seeking to understand modern Judaism. Ideal for adult study, college courses, and post-confirmation and high school classes. Jewish Experience

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History

high school

The Jewish History Observer

Volume 1: The Challenge of Becoming a People

Volume 3: The Challenge of Living in Two Worlds

Exodus from Egypt and entrance into Canaan

Jewish life during the Middle Ages

Volume 4: The Challenge of Responding to Tragedy

Volume 2: The Challenge of Displacement

Post Expulsion Jewish Enlightenment, Development of Kabbalah, Yiddish, and Reform Judaism

Jewish life during Greek and Roman periods

The Amazing Adventures of the Jewish People

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Supplement your Jewish history curriculum with these four engaging magazines. Each 16-page volume contains newspaper-style articles in a contemporary, style introduced with off beat headlines that grab students’ attention. Dozens of illustrations, maps, and timelines provide a compelling presentation of historical events from the Exodus from Egypt through 1900.

by Stephen Sheinkin

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Hitler’s War Against the Jews

by Max I. Dimont

By David A. Altshuler

A celebrated author takes on the entire sweep of Jewish history.

A young reader’s version of The War against the Jews: 1933–1945, Lucy S. Dawidowicz’s monumental bestseller. When the realities of the Holocaust begin to take shape in their minds, young people face troubling questions. Here are the most definitive answers that can be found in print.

Did you know:

X Marco Polo followed the Jewish trade route to reach China?

X Jews created the world’s first elementary school system, teachers’ college, and copyright law?

X The American jury system was invented by English Jews—“twelve good men” were originally conceived as six Jews and six Christians? Amazing Adventures of the Jewish People •391

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Social Action

8–12

The Social Action Manual

GRADES

Six Steps to Repairing the World by Rabbi Noah Zvi Farkas

The Social Action Manual

Through passion and hard work, teenagers can make a difference in tikun olam—“repairing the world.” The six workshops in this handbook expand teens’ understanding of why doing social action is important and show how to successfully plan, execute, and evaluate a social action project or initiative. Along the way, teens learn Hebrew terms within social action, study Jewish texts that highlight social action, and read success stories of teenagers who created powerful social action initiatives including Shifra, the soup kitchen seamstress; Shelby, the jeweler for women in Darfur; and Matthew, tree planter extraordinaire.

Six Steps to Repairing the World

CONTENTS: 1. What Is Social Action? 2. Getting to the Issue 3. Looking for Needs to Choose a Project 4. Putting Your Project into Action 5. Doing and Assessing Your Project 6. Living a Life of Social Action

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FEATURES: XR eal-life case studies demonstrate to teens how powerful their peers’ initiatives can be. X “Focus on Text” gives social action a context in our sacred texts. X “ Social Action Notebook” invites teens to plan their own initiative step-by-step. XD ozens of suggestions for projects help teens choose their own initiative. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rabbi Noah Zvi Farkas serves as a rabbi at Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California. He co-founded Netiya: the LA Jewish Coalition on Food, Environment, and Social Justice, and has presented at many national conferences about Judaism, the environment, and social justice. The Social Action Manual

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Workshops

The Madrichim Manual

Six Steps to Becoming a Jewish Role Model

high school

8–12

GRADES

by Lisa Bob Howard Prepare teenagers to become both effective teacher assistants and appropriate role models for younger students using the workshops presented in this handy, concise format. New madrichim learn to lead by example, to help the teacher manage the classroom, and to treat each child with respect and compassion.

Contents: 1. What are Madrichim? 2. Leadership Skills 3. Delivering on Daily Responsibilities 4. Working with Small Groups and Individuals 5. How Students Learn 6. Working with Students with Disabilities

Features: X Real-life case studies prepare madrichim for actual classroom situations. X Sample contract helps ensure agreement on responsibilities. X A lesson plan development form shows madrichim how to structure lessons of their own. X Child development charts help madrichim better understand their students’ behavior. About the Author Lisa Bob Howard is a specialist in the development and implementation of innovative learning experiences for Jewish high school students. She has created and led madrichim training programs at a number of synagogues and helped hundreds of teens improve their experiences as madrichim. The Madrichim Manual Leader’s Guide DOWNLOAD

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Workshops for teachers and b’nai mitzvah students, too! See pages 45 and 117.

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high school

Basic Judaism

Jewish Thought

Jewish Values It’s a Mitzvah!

Step-by-Step to Jewish Living by Bradley Shavit Artson

8 and up

From lighting Shabbat candles to spending a night in a homeless shelter, this guide to Jewish living presents simple steps to incorporate the rich tradition of Jewish values into everyday life.

Hot Topics:

A Student Companion by Rabbi Susan Freeman

7–12

Ideal as a complete course text or as an informative supplement to “oneshot” classroom discussions, this complement to Teaching Hot Topics (see page 121) encourages students to engage with issues through its interactive design, pertinent scenarios, probing questions, and charts that summarize points and counterpoints for each topic. Guidelines for research projects, as well as suggestions for relevant movies and web site activities provide further opportunities for students to develop personal responses to some of today’s thorniest issues. Hot Topics

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Teaching Hot Topics •A083

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It’s a Mitzvah

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9 and up

by Louis Jacobs

Reading Jacobs is like comparing notes with a wise friend who has wrestled with the same questions that have troubled you.

Each chapter focuses on one mitzvah—both its traditional and contemporary significance—plus ways to put the mitzvah into practice. Contents: 1. Ahavat Tziyon: Zionism and Israel 2. Bal Tash’hit: Preserving the Earth 3. Bikkur Holim: Visiting the Sick 4. Hakhnasat Orhim: Hospitality 5. Kashrut: The Dietary Laws 6. Kibbud Av va-Em: Honoring Parents 7. Ma’akhil R’evim: Feeding the Hungry 8. Pidyon Sh’vuyim: Redeeming the Captives 9. Rodef Shalom: Seeking Peace 10. Shabbat: Day of Rest and Renewal 11. Sh’mirat ha-Lashon: Guarding Your Tongue 12. Talmud Torah: Study and Learning 13. Tefillah: Prayer, Tallit, Tefillin, and Mezuzah 14. Teshuvah: Repentance and Turning 15. Tza’ar Ba’alei Hayyim: Compassion to Animals An open door for all of us who want to deepen our Jewish commitment but don’t know how or where to begin.

The Book of Jewish Belief

Twenty-seven chapters include:

X What Is Judaism? X The Holocaust X Belief in God X The State of Israel X Talmud and Midrash X Marriage and the Family

X Jewish Philosophy

X The Hereafter

An essential volume for every Jewish student. Book of Jewish Belief

How Do I Decide? 7–10

by Roland B. Gittelsohn

Our Jewish tradition offers unique insights into the problems confronting young people today. This accessible volume uses both personal experience and case studies to address such contemporary issues as substance abuse, suicide, premarital sex, aging, divorce, AIDS, and intermarriage Recommended in The Blessing of a B Minus by Wendy Mogul. How Do I Decide

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The Book of Jewish Practice by Louis Jacobs

9 and up

A comprehensive and practical guide to Jewish beliefs in action from one of our greatest theologians. Twenty chapters include:

X Study of the Torah X Honoring Parents X Ethical Standards X Death and Mourning

X Birth and Education A companion volume to The Book of Jewish Belief. Book of Jewish Practice •460 $18.05

Jewish Thought Today

Great Jewish Thinkers

Their Lives and Work

The response of Jewish philosophy to the intellectual freedom of modern times, as articulated in the works of Hirsch, Buber, Kaplan, Heschel, Fackenheim, Borowitz, Herzl, and many others.

An introduction to Jewish thinking anyone can read. This unique volume mixes biography, history, and philosophy, to present the lives and work of 16 seminal Jewish thinkers including Maimonides, Isaac Luria, the Baal Shem Tov, Theodor Herzl, Leo Baeck, Abraham Isaac Kook, Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Mordecai Kaplan.

Jewish Thought

Talmud: Law and Commentary

The Many Faces of Judaism

9 and up

by Louis Jacobs

An introduction to halachah, featuring selections from the basic sources—halachic midrashim, Mishnah, Jerusalem and Babylonian talmuds, the Codes, and the responsa—translated and interpreted for today’s student. •211 $12.95

Midrash: Rabbinic Lore

by Harry Gersh

Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist and Reform

9 and up

An objective comparison of the four branches of Judaism and their historical and theological differences, including their teachings on:

X God, Torah, mitzvot, and prayer X The Jewish people Many Faces of Judaism •311 $10.95 Workbook •332 $5.95 Teacher’s Guide •339 $21.95

The traditional rabbinic approach to Bible study, revealed through 11 selections from the sources.

Talmud

Midrash

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by Morris J. Sugarman

by Harry Gersh

A treasury of sources offering insight into contemporary issues and problems. Sources include:

An examination of Jewish mysticism through the ages. Ten selections, drawn mainly from the Zohar, challenge and enlighten readers.

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Season of Renewal A Family Haggadah

Season Renewal of

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haggadah Had God fed us with manna and not given us Shabbat, dayeinu!

,‫את ַה ָמּן‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫ת ַה ַשּׁ ָבּת‬

Had God given us Shabbat and not brought us to Mount Sinai, dayeinu!

,‫ת ַה ַשּׁ ָבּת‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫י ַהר ִס ַיני‬

Had God brought us to Mount Sinai and not given us the Torah, dayeinu!

,‫י ַהר ִס ַיני‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫תּוֹרה‬ ָ ‫ת ַה‬

The Seder Plate The symbols of the seder are arranged on a plate in the center of the table.

‫רוֹע‬ ַ ְ‫ז‬

A roasted bone (usually a roasted shank bone) to remind us of the Pesah. offering. Vegetarians sometimes use a beet.

Zeroa

‫ַכּ ְר ַפּס‬

Usually a green vegetable, like parsley or celery, that reminds us of spring. Those of Eastern European descent sometimes use boiled potatoes.

Karpas

‫רוֹסת‬ ֶ ‫ֲח‬

A mixture of ingredients meant to symbolize mortar, a reminder of the bricks the Israelite slaves were forced to make. It is typically made from apples, chopped nuts, spices, and wine. Other ingredients such as dates, figs, apricots, oranges, and even bananas can also be used.

H.aroset

‫ָמרוֹר‬

A bitter herb, usually horseradish, to remind us of the bitterness of slavery.

‫יצה‬ ָ ‫ֵבּ‬

A roasted egg, a symbol of new beginnings and of the sacrifices that were offered at the Temple in Jerusalem.

‫ֲחזֶ ֶרת‬

Some people put a second bitter herb on the seder plate, such as romaine lettuce, whose root is bitter.

Maror Beitzah H.azeret

Had God given us the Torah and not brought us to the land of Israel, dayeinu!

,‫תּוֹרה‬ ָ ‫ת ַה‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫ֶא ֶרץ יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵאל‬

Had God brought us to the land of Israel and not built the Temple for us, dayeinu!

‫ ְולֹא‬,‫ארץ יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵאל‬ ֶ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫ת ַה ְבּ ִח ָירה‬

What are some things in your own life for which you could say “dayeinu”?

‫ֵמי ֶמ ַלח‬

Some people put a bowl of salt water on the seder plate. We dip Salt water the karpas in salt water to remind us of the tears our ancestors shed in Egypt.

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Some families place an orange on the seder plate as a symbol of the fruitfulness for all Jews when we accept and include all members of the Jewish community. If you could add a symbolic object to the seder plate, what would it be?

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Season of Renewal: A Family Haggadah welcomes families with its cheery, fullcolor artwork, accessible text, clear headings, and straightforward directions. Whether they have 30 minutes or two hours for their seder, participants of all ages will engage in a meaningful and festive Passover celebration.

Why is this night different from all other nights?

Magid: Telling the Story

On all other nights we eat either leavened or unleavened bread. Tonight, why do we eat only matzah, unleavened bread?

Mah Nishtanah

On all other nights we eat any kind of vegetables and herbs. Tonight, why do we eat maror (bitter herbs)? On all other nights we do not dip herbs even once. Tonight, why do we dip twice? On all other nights we eat sitting or leaning. Tonight, why do we all sit leaning?

XM ake preparation easy with a preseder checklist, and clear directions for leaders and participants on every page.

We cover the matzot and pour the second cup of wine. The youngest child reads or sings the Four Questions:

‫ַמה נִּ ְשׁ ַתּנָּ ה ַהלַּ יְ ָלה ַהזֶ ֹה ִמ ָכּל‬ ?‫ַהלֵּ ילוֹת‬

Mah nishtanah halailah hazeh mikol haleilot? Sheb’chol haleilot anu och’lin h. ameitz umatzah. Halailah hazeh kulo matzah.

‫אוֹכ ִלין‬ ְ ‫ֶשׁ ְבּ ָכל ַהלֵּ ילוֹת אָנוּ‬ .‫ ַהלַּ יְ ָלה ַהזֶ ֹה כֻּ לּוֹ ַמ ָ ֹצה‬.‫ָח ֵמץ ַוּמ ָ ֹצה‬

Sheb’chol haleilot anu och’lin sh’ar y’rakot. Halailah hazeh maror.

‫אוֹכ ִלין ְשׁאָר‬ ְ ‫ֶשׁ ְבּ ָכל ַהלֵּ ילוֹת אָנוּ‬ .‫ ַהלַּ יְ ָלה ַהזֶ ֹה ָמרוֹר‬.‫יְ ָרקוֹת‬

Sheb’chol haleilot ein anu matbilin afilu pa’am eh. at. Halailah hazeh sh’tei f’amim.

‫ילין‬ ִ ‫ֶשׁ ְבּ ָכל ַהלֵּ ילוֹת ֵאין אָנוּ ַמ ְט ִבּ‬ ‫ ַהלַּ יְ ָלה ַהזֶ ֹה‬.‫ֲא ִפילוּ ַפּ ַעם ֶא ָחת‬ .‫ְשׁ ֵתּי ְפ ָע ִמים‬

Sheb’chol haleilot anu och’lin bein yoshvin uvein m’subin. Halailah hazeh kulanu m’subin.

‫אוֹכ ִלין ֵבּין‬ ְ ‫ֶשׁ ְבּ ָכל ַהלֵּ ילוֹת אָנוּ‬ ‫ ַהלַּ יְ ָלה‬.‫יוֹשׁ ִבין ֵוּבין ְמ ֻס ִבּין‬ ְ .‫ַהזֶ ֹה כֻּ לָּ נוּ ְמ ֻס ִבּין‬

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The New American Haggadah by Mordecai M. Kaplan, Eugene Kohn, and Ira EisensteinEdited by Gila Gevirtz Mordecai Kaplan’s classic presentation of the New American Haggadah presents the Passover service, filtered through the richness of the American Jewish experience. The moving text and traditional Passover songs are supplemented with illuminating commentaries, including an Ethiopian Jew’s account of “Operation Moses,” her own modern-day exodus from oppression; and the memoir of a Union soldier celebrating Passover during the Civil War. Illustrations reflect the diverse ways American Jews have enriched the Passover message of liberation.

Dayeinu: It would have been enough!

,‫ילנוּ ֶאת ַה ָמּן‬ ָ ‫אּלּוּ ֶה ֱא ִכ‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫ְולֹא ָנ ַתן ָלנוּ ֶאת ַה ַשּׁ ָבּת‬ ,‫אּלּוּ ָנ ַתן ָלנוּ ֶאת ַה ַשּׁ ָבּת‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫ְולֹא ֵק ְר ָבנוּ ִל ְפ ֵני ַהר ִס ַיני‬

dayeinu!

We sing the following verses of “Dayeinu” together:

.‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫הוֹציאָנוּ ִמ ִמּ ְצ ָריִ ם‬ ִ ‫אּלּוּ‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫אּלּוּ ָנ ַתן ָלנוּ ֶאת ַה ַשּׁ ָבּת‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫תּוֹרה‬ ָ ‫אּלּוּ ָנ ַתן ָלנוּ ֶאת ַה‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫יסנוּ ְל ֶא ֶרץ יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵאל‬ ָ ‫אּלּוּ ִה ְכ ִנ‬

Ilu hotzi’anu mi’Mitzrayim, dayeinu. Ilu natan lanu et haShabbat, dayeinu. Ilu natan lanu et haTorah, dayeinu. Ilu hichnisanu l’Eretz Yisrael, dayeinu.

,‫אּלּוּ ֵק ְר ָבנוּ ִל ְפ ֵני ַהר ִס ַיני‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫תּוֹרה‬ ָ ‫ְולֹא ָנ ַתן לָּ נוּ ֶאת ַה‬ ,‫תּוֹרה‬ ָ ‫אּלּוּ ָנ ַתן ָלנוּ ֶאת ַה‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫יסנוּ ְל ֶא ֶרץ יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵאל‬ ָ ‫ְולֹא ִה ְכ ִנ‬ ‫ ְולֹא‬,‫יסנוּ ְל ֶא ֶרץ יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵאל‬ ָ ‫אּלּוּ ִה ְכ ִנ‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫ָב ָנה ָלנוּ ֶאת ֵבּית ַה ְבּ ִח ָירה‬

srael inu!

The leader recites each verse, and everyone responds “dayeinu.”

.‫ַכּ ָמה ַמ ֲעלוֹת טוֹבוֹת ַל ָמּקוֹם ָע ֵלינוּ‬

God has given us many gifts, but even one of them would have been enough! If God had only brought us out of Egypt and had not divided the sea for us, dayeinu!

,‫אּלּוּ ָק ַרע ָלנוּ ֶאת ַהיָּ ם‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫ְולֹא ֶה ֶע ִב ָירנוּ ְבתוֹכוֹ ֶבּ ָח ָר ָבה‬

Had God divided the sea for us and not led us through onto dry land, dayeinu!

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,‫אּלּוּ ֶה ֶע ִב ָירנוּ ְבתוֹכוֹ ֶבּ ָח ָר ָבה‬ ‫אַר ָבּ ִעים‬ ְ ‫ְולֹא ִס ֵפּק ָצ ְר ֵכּנוּ ַבּ ִמּ ְד ָבּר‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫ָשׁ ָנה‬

Had God led us through onto dry land and not watched over us in the desert for forty years, dayeinu!

Had God watched over us in the desert for forty years and not fed us with manna, dayeinu!

,‫הוֹציאָנוּ ִמ ִמּ ְצ ַריִ ם‬ ִ ‫אּלּוּ‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫ְולֹא ָק ַרע ָלנוּ ֶאת ַהיָּ ם‬

,‫אַר ָבּ ִעים ָשׁ ָנה‬ ְ ‫אּלּוּ ִס ֵפּק ָצ ְר ֵכּנוּ ַבּ ִמּ ְד ָבּר‬ .‫ ַדּיֵּ נוּ‬,‫ילנוּ ֶאת ַה ָמּן‬ ָ ‫ְולֹא ֶה ֱא ִכ‬

Gender-sensitive language with elegant translation, transliteration of the traditional Hebrew text, music, and instructions for the leader combine to offer an accessible—and uniquely American—Passover seder.

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‫ְל ָשׁ ָנה‬ ‫ַה ָבּאָה‬ .‫ירוּשׁ ָליִ ם‬ ָ ‫ִבּ‬ L’shanah haba’ah biY’rushalayim!

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by Chaim Stern Rabbi Stern, the master of modern Jewish liturgy, offers the Passover seder that runs itself in this revision of his best-selling classic, Gates of Freedom. The text is clearly marked so that families with young children can shorten the service, while those who want to deepen their seder experience can enhance it with both traditional and contemporary readings.

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A complete Seder in 30 minutes!

A Seder for All Generations by Elie M. Gindi Commentary by Rabbi Lee T. Bycel

With its easy-to-follow format and glorious, colorful illustrations, this is the ideal choice for a home seder attended by lots of children or a congregational model seder. In just 40 pages, Family Haggadah presents all the key elements of the seder in a way that will charm everyone at the table. Special features include: X Vibrant images of ancient and contemporary artifacts and illuminated Haggadot X Photographs of modern children celebrating Passover X Sidebars that provide enlightening commentary and thoughtful discussion questions X New traditions and innovations, including Miriam’s Cup X Suggested techniques for involving young children in the service X Popular children’s Passover songs Conduct a proper seder, enjoy group discussion and learning opportunities, and keep the children engaged— all in just 45 minutes! Family Haggadah

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Organize and lead a stress-free Passover seder with this handy and durable six-page, laminated folder. All the essential elements of the Passover seder are included, with blessings provided in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation. It’s perfect for those with young families or new to celebrating Passover in their own homes. Celebrating Passover

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The Bride and Groom Handbook

The Jewish Holiday Home Companion

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Everything the engaged couple needs to know about the Jewish marriage ceremony. Welcome new couples into Jewish life and your congregation.

X S electing a date and location for the wedding X What is a ketubah? A huppah? XA step-by-step guide to a Jewish wedding X Life as Jewish newlyweds The perfect gift for the soon-to-be-wed couple. The Bride and Groom Handbook

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The Jewish Mourner’s Handbook

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The Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Handbook A guide to both the practical issues of becoming a bar or bat mitzvah and the spiritual and emotional significance of this milestone.

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Let’s Discover Shabbat Poems by Vicki L. Weber Activities by Scott E. Blumenthal

Introduce young children to the traditions and rituals of Shabbat with these 4-page color folders. Carefully crafted to hold the interest of early readers and nonreaders alike, each folder is a self-contained thematic unit. See page 19.

Look at Me: I Can Celebrate H.anukkah by Freddie Levin and Sunny Yudkoff

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Look at Me: I Can Celebrate Shabbat by Freddie Levin and Sunny Yudkoff

Introduces the key vocabulary of Shabbat, including Shabbat Candles, Kiddush, H . allah, Day of Rest, and Havdalah. See page 14.

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Celebrating H.anukkah Attractive, durable folder provides a ready reference for all the blessings families need, in Hebrew, transliteration, and in English translation. See facing page.

A Parent’s Guide to Family Celebration

Jewish Family Home Companion

Families will appreciate these helpful guides to home holiday celebrations.

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Day of Days: Creating Family Shabbat Through Song by Mah Tovu: Rabbi Ken Chasen, Rabbi Josh Zweiback, and Steve Brodsky

This CD of ten songs and blessings, together with accompanying booklet, will guide families as they create their own, meaningful Shabbat experiences. Day of Days offers inspiration, beautiful melodies, and practical suggestions. See page 19.

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Tradition! Celebration and Ritual in Jewish Life Compiled, edited, and with additional material by Vicki L. Weber

A feast for the eyes and for the Jewish soul. This lavish, 256-page full-color visual reference book contains all the whats, wheres, whys, and hows of Jewish living. With its comprehensive, step-by-step walk through the Jewish calendar and life cycle, this elegant book will help bring the richness of Jewish tradition to your life. Tradition! is divided into three sections: Jewish Life Cycle explains the meaning of the Jewish practices and customs of basic life cycle events, such as marriage, having a baby, and mourning the death of a loved one. Jewish Holidays explores the history and customs of the feasts, fasts, and festivals that mark the Jewish calendar. Jewish Home Observance presents the basic ritual objects, blessings, songs, and foods that make each holiday unique, providing Hebrew blessings with transliteration, holiday rituals, popular recipes, and much more. An important resource for any library, this beautiful book also makes a perfect gift. Hardcover. Tradition

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The Tapestry of Jewish Time A Spiritual Guide to Holidays and Life Cycle Events by Nina Beth Cardin

This important addition to the Jewish family library presents detailed explanations of each ritual, along with historical, cultural, and scriptural background. By describing traditional rites as well as contemporary innovations—the Passover seder and Miriam’s Cup, baby-naming ceremonies, and the practice of wrapping the newborn in a tallit— Rabbi Cardin shows how we can honor and add to our tradition.

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The Rhythm of Jewish Time An Introduction to Holidays and Life Cycle Events Compiled, edited, and with additional material by Vicki L. Weber Here, at last, is the ultimate onevolume how-to handbook for living a Jewish life, a must for every Jewish home. With its comprehensive walk through the Jewish calendar and life cycle, enriched by dozens of explanatory photographs, The Rhythm of Jewish Time helps families bring Jewish tradition into their homes. An ideal gift from the congregation to its new families. The Rhythm of Jewish Time

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Celebrating H.anukkah This handy and durable four-page, laminated folder contains full instructions for setting up and lighting your Hanukkah menorah plus all the blessings you need—in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation. Includes the story of Hanukkah, notes on how and why we celebrate, and all the rules for a rousing game of dreidle. Celebrating Hanukkah •849

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Adult readers will appreciate this epic story of the Jewish people rendered as a concise, accessible, and engaging narrative. Adapted from the authoritative series The History of the Jewish People by Professors Jonathan D. Sarna and Jonathan B. Krasner, this lively volume presents a clear and dynamic introduction to three thousand years of Jewish history. Enriched with numerous maps, charts, graphics, and photographic images, the book provides a thought-provoking foundation for readers who seek insight into the cultural, intellectual, and religious experience and evolution of the Jewish people. Quantity discounts make Jewish History—The BIG Picture perfect for adult education classes. Each copy is just $15.75 when you order ten or more—a savings of 30%. Jewish History–The BIG Picture Teacher’s Guide

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The Unity Principle

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Eternal Faith, Eternal People by Leo Trepp

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Siddur Mah Tov

A Family Shabbat Prayer Book

Text by Rabbi Lauren Kurland and Julie Schwartz Wohl Illustrations by Julie Schwartz Wohl

Welcome parents and their children ages 5−10 to the joy of Shabbat morning prayer with this family-friendly siddur. Glorious original oil paintings add a new dimension to family Shabbat morning worship services— the visual and emotional resonance of art. Through the art, worshippers will be inspired to think what the prayers mean to them, to create their own mental prayer images, and to share their vision with their family. Available in Reform and Conservative editions, in both paperback and hardcover, Siddur Mah Tov makes prayer accessible to all congregants. Full transliteration allows parents to easily participate in read-aloud Hebrew sections, and easy-to-understand English translations mean all family members can experience Shabbat in a dynamic, spiritually meaningful, and creative way.

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Putting Away the Torah

‫תּוֹרה‬ ָ ‫ַה ְכ ָנ ַסת ֵס ֶפר‬

‫משׁה‬ ֶ ‫תּוֹרה ֲא ֶשׁר ָשׂם‬ ָ ‫ְוזֹאת ַה‬ .‫משׁה‬ ֶ ‫ ַעל ִפּי יְ יָ ְבּיַ ד‬,‫ִל ְפ ֵני ְבּ ֵני יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵאל‬ V’zot haTorah asher sam Moshe lifnei b’nei Yisrael, al pi Adonai b’yad Moshe. This is the Torah that Moses placed before the children of Israel, according to the will of God.

A Tree of Life

‫ֵעץ ַחיִּ ים ִהיא‬

.‫יה ְמ ֻא ָשּׁר‬ ָ ‫ ְות ְֹמ ֶכ‬,‫יקים ָבּ הּ‬ ִ ִ‫ֵעץ ַחיִּ ים ִהיא ַל ַמּ ֲחז‬ Eitz chayim hi lamachazikim bah, v’tom’cheha m’ushar. The Torah is a tree of life to those who hold fast to it, and all those who support it are happy.

.‫יה ָשׁלוֹם‬ ָ ‫יבוֹת‬ ֶ ‫ ְו ָכל ְנ ִת‬,‫יה ַד ְר ֵכי נ ַֹעם‬ ָ ‫ְדּ ָר ֶכ‬ .‫ ַח ֵדּשׁ יָ ֵמינוּ ְכּ ֶק ֶדם‬,‫שׁוּבה‬ ָ ‫ ְו ָנ‬‫ֲה ִשׁ ֵיבנוּ יְ יָ ֵא ֶלי‬ D’racheha darchei no’am, v’chol n’tivoteha shalom. Hashiveinu Adonai eilecha v’nashuvah, chadeish yameinu k’kedem. The ways of the Torah are pleasant; The path of the Torah is peace. Help us turn to You, Adonai, and we will return; Restore us as in days of old.

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Editorial Committee, Reform Edition Richard S. Abrams, rje Rabbi Kenneth Chasen Rabbi William Cutter Rabbi Matthew D. Gewirtz Rabbi Matthew A. Reimer Cantor Benjie Ellen Schiller Editorial Committee, Conservative Edition Rabbi Sharon Brous Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin Rabbi Martin S. Cohen Rabbi Stuart Seltzer Rabbi David Wolpe

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‫אַה ָבה ַר ָבּה‬ ֲ

‫ית ָרה‬ ֵ ‫מ ָלה ְגד ָוֹלה ִו‬ ְ ‫ ֶח‬,‫הינוּ‬ ‫ יְ יָ ֱאלֹ ֵ אּמּ ֵוֹתינוּ ֶשׁ ָבּ ְטחוּ‬,‫אַה ָבה ַר ָבּה ֲא ַה ְב ָתּנוּ‬ ֲ ‫עבוּר ֲאב ֵוֹתינוּ ְו‬ ,‫ ָה ַר ֲח ָמן‬,‫ַל ְמּ ֵדנוּ‬ ֲ ‫ ַבּ‬.‫ח ַמ ְל ָתּ ָע ֵלינוּ‬ ‫ ֵכּן ְתּ ָחנֵּ נוּ ְוּת‬,‫ם‬ ָ ‫י‬ ִ‫יּ‬ ‫ח‬ ַ ‫י‬ ‫קּ‬ ,‫ה ִבין ְוּל ַה ְשׂ ִכּיל‬ ָ ‫ ְו ֵתן ְבּ ִל ֵבּנוּ ְל‬.‫ ַו ְתּ ַל ְמּ ֵדם ֻח ֵ נוּ‬.‫ְב‬ ‫ְוּל ַקיֵּ ם ֶאת ָכּל‬ ‫י‬ ‫ל‬ ֵ ‫ ַר ֵחם ָע‬,‫מ ַר ֵחם‬ ‫ל ְשׁמֹר ְו ַל ֲעשׂוֹת‬ ְ ‫ַה‬ ִ ,‫ִל ְלמֹד ְוּל ַל ֵמּד‬ ,‫ִל ְשׁמ ַֹע‬ .‫אַה ָבה‬ ֲ ‫בּ‬ ְ  ‫ת‬ ֶ ‫רי ַת ְלמוּד תּ ָוֹר‬ Ahavah rab ah ahavtan ֵ ‫ִדּ ְב‬ u, Adon vite

irah chama ai Eloheinu lta aleinu. , chemlah v’cha. Vat’la Ba’avur avo g’dolah teinu v’imote m’deim chu kei chayim inu, sheba harachama t’chu , kein t’chon n, ham’rac einu utlam’d heim, rache ul’haskil, lish einu, im aleinu. mo’a, lilm V’tein b’libe od ul’lameid divrei talm inu l’havin , lishmor v’la ud Toratecha ’asot ul’kaye b’ahavah. im et kol God, Your love for us is great; You taught ou r caring for r ancestors us has no who place understan end. As You d their trus d Your rule t in You, please s for living. understan Have comp help us d, listen, lea assion on rn and tea Your Torah us. Help us ch, and to with love. to follow all the words of

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Leader’s Guide for Siddur Mah Tov By Rabbi Lauren Kurland and Julie Schwartz Wohl

Lead dynamic, participatory Shabbat family and junior congregation services with this easy-to-use resource as your guide. Prayer-by-prayer suggestions, with particular emphasis on ways to use Siddur Mah Tov’s beautiful artwork, help you create unique experiences that enrich your congregation’s prayer experience. Peer-to-peer feature: Over 60 tried and true techniques for creating successful worship services submitted by rabbis and educators nationwide. Choose from Siddur Mah Tov Reform or Conservative editions, in hardcover or paperback. Siddur Mah Tov: A Family Shabbat Prayer Book Reform Edition Hardcover •855 Reform Edition Paperback •856 Conservative Edition Hardcover •875 Conservative Edition Paperback •876 Siddur Mah Tov Leader’s Guide •857

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Music for Siddur Mah Tov by Craig Taubman

These 14 original melodies were created to accompany Siddur Mah Tov—A Family Shabbat Prayer Book. Performed with special guests Josh Nelson, Debbie Friedman, Rick Muchow, and Cantor Alberto Mizrahi, these uplifting songs will have you dancing in the aisles and singing in your homes. How Good! is ideal to: X Bring the words of the prayers in Siddur Mah Tov to joyful life. X Create a welcoming atmosphere when families arrive for services. X Explore prayer creatively using music to motivate and uplift the congregation. X Build a meaningful family Shabbat experience. X Teach songs for a zimriyah, family Shabbat dinner, or holiday program. X Give as a gift to enrich the homes of new religious school families. How Good!

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Kabbalat Shabbat

The Sabbath Evening Service Translated with commentary by Chaim Raphael

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An Everlasting Name A Service for Remembering the Shoah by Rabbi Adam Fisher

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The High Holy Days Mah.zor

A Prayer Service for Young Children and Their Families

A prayer book created specifically for young children. Large Hebrew print, warm watercolor illustrations, and simplified liturgy invite each child to participate in the High Holy Day services.

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Ideal for family festival services at Reform congregations. The beautiful poetry is accompanied by evocative illustrations. Includes Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot. Family Prayer Book •R54660 $3.50

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This 20-page booklet introduces readers to the Shabbat morning service with a skillful blend of reverence and humor. The text and cartoons help newcomers and guests of the congregation understand what happens during these services. All You Want to Know About Sabbath Services •590 To order personalized copies for your congregation or event, go to www.behrmanhouse.com or call us at 800-221-2755.

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Adult Interest

Primary Sources

Behrman House Library of Jewish Studies

A Maimonides Reader

Church, State, and Jew in the Middle Ages

Edited by Isadore Twersky

Major selections from Maimonides’ writings, including Guide for the Perplexed, Mishneh Torah, his essays, correspondence, and commentaries. The definitive one-volume English presentation. A Maimonides Reader

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A Holocaust Reader These source documents were the basis for the author’s monumental War Against the Jews: 1933–1945. Fully annotated, with an introduction recounting the authentication of the documents. •236

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A panorama of Hebrew prose presented in an English translation that makes these masterly works available to a wide audience. Each selection is preceded by a critical preface. Contributors include Y. L. Peretz, Ahad Ha’Am, S. Y. Agnon, Amos Oz, and A. B. Yehoshua

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Edited by Joseph Dan

Primary source readings on every aspect of hasidic belief and doctrine. Topics include: God, Man, and Israel; the tzaddik and the community; and ethics. Teachings of Hasidism

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Edited by Marshall Sklare

Edited by Robert Alter

Church, State, and Jew

American Jews: A Reader

Modern Hebrew Literature

The political status of Jews in medieval society as revealed in both source and contemporary documents.

The Teachings of Hasidism

Edited by Lucy S. Dawidowicz

A Holocaust Reader

Edited by Robert Chazan

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Selections from the most authoritative sociological studies of American Jewish life. Topics include: the Jewish family, Jewish communal institutions, and the problems of Jewish identity in a pluralistic culture. American Jews: A Reader

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Hebrew

Readiness and Primer

Let’s Discover the Alef Bet Shalom Alef Bet Alef Bet Quest Shalom Uvrachach Assessment

pages 76–77 pages 78–79 pages 80–81 pages 82–85 pages 88–89

Prayer series complete! Kol Yisrael pages 90–93 Hineni pages 94–99

Modern Hebrew Shalom Ivrit pages 100–103 Let’s Talk! pages 105

Other Adult Hebrew pages 112

Hebrew the way YOU want to teach it. With Behrman House Hebrew materials you can choose to: 3 Introduce the alef bet with or without vowels 3 Teach decoding using cultural words or a mix of cultural and modern Hebrew vocabulary 3 Provide decoding practice with print writing, with script writing, or without writing at all 3 Introduce prayers in the order of the service, or in any order you prefer 3 Extend class time with software that is either optional or built right into the program 3 Work with your whole class together, or let students work at their own pace 3 Explore modern Hebrew as a full course, as an add-on to prayer study, or just for fun We provide everything you need to teach Hebrew effectively, with a full range of teacher and classroom support materials. Our programs are easy to administer and need no special teacher training. As always, you can call us at any time for help in planning your Hebrew program. Behrman House—more choices in Hebrew.

Hebrew

Readiness

Let’s Discover the Alef Bet by Sarah Feldman

Young children learn the names and sounds of the 22 letters of the alef bet in this colorful set of twenty-four 4-page folders. Presented in the order of the alef bet, each folder introduces one letter. Each folder includes: X A key Hebrew word—with an accompanying English explanation—to teach the new letter X Inventive activities to reinforce the shape

and sound of each letter X Additional Hebrew vocabulary words

beginning with the new letter X Playful exercises and clever riddles to

engage the child’s artistic and creative interests X In School or At Home—an activity to be

used in the classroom or sent home to encourage family participation As they learn the letters of the alef bet, students develop a basic Jewish vocabulary. Bayit teaches bet, shofar teaches shin. Important cultural concepts are also explained. What is kept inside the aron kodesh? What are the ritual objects we use to make havdalah? Let’s Discover the Alef Bet will: X Introduce the names and sounds of the Hebrew letters in alef-bet order X Develop visual recognition of letter

symbols and auditory discrimination of letter sounds X Demonstrate that Hebrew is read from

right to left X Provide pictorial reinforcement to link

letters and sounds X Introduce a primary Hebrew

vocabulary

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K–1

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Create an engaging classroom activity as children complete each folder. Then send it home to show parents what’s going on in school. Each set includes a review folder and a Family Education folder, featuring a letter to parents, learning games, and alef bet playing cards. Children will enjoy marking their progress on the alef bet chart and using the Hebrew picture dictionary to reinforce letter recognition. By the time students receive the beautiful certificate of completion, they will have had a delightful time learning the alef bet. Let’s Discover Alef Bet Set of 24 Folders Jumbo Letter Cards Alef Bet Flash Cards

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Teaching Guide Includes Learning at Home letters to photocopy and send home for family participation, and Family Education Experiences with enrichment activities to reinforce and expand upon the material in the folders. Teaching Guide

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After Let’s Discover Alef Bet, the ideal pre-primer choice is Shalom Alef Bet, (page 78). Students will then be ready for any primer: Alef Bet Quest (page 80), Shalom Uvrachah, or Shalom Uvrachah Primer Express (pages 82–83).

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Pre-Primer

Hebrew

2–3

Shalom Alef Bet!

GRADES

A Pre-Primer for Shalom Uvrachah by Pearl Tarnor

A new, sophisticated level of reading readiness instruction—letter recognition plus a gentle introduction to the vowels! In 96 full-color pages, your students will become familiar with the Hebrew alphabet’s letters and vowels. They will practice singlesyllable letter-vowel combinations and systematically practice letterto-sound and vowel-to-sound relationships. Goals of Shalom Alef Bet: X Introduce the Hebrew letters and vowels X Demonstrate that Hebrew is read from right to left X Present single-syllable letter-vowel combinations X Develop simple decoding skills X Offer a basic cultural vocabulary X Prepare students for entry into Shalom Uvrachah

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Special features of Shalom Alef Bet: X Letters and vowels are presented in the same order as Shalom Uvrachah— offering a natural progression from pre-primer to primer. X Special exercises help students master specific letter-sound and vowelsound correspondence. X New and innovative activities based on the latest research about foreign language phonics study accelerate letter recognition. X Picture cues link new letters to heritage words (shofar for shin, bat mitzvah for bet). X Tracing models reinforce Hebrew letters. X Cumulative review and practice activities allow periodic monitoring of student progress. X Interactive games reinforce new material and encourage cooperative play.

Shalom Alef Bet also includes: X Board game for alef bet review X Alef bet chart X Certificate of completion of study Your students will experience success as they take their first steps in reading acquisition with Shalom Alef Bet, our innovative pre-primer. Shalom Alef Bet! Teaching Guide Jumbo Letter Cards Alef Bet Flash Cards

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Primer

Alef Bet Quest by Dina Maiben Alef Bet Quest—the first multi-media Hebrew primer that fully integrates text-based lessons with computer software—teaches your students to decode Hebrew while it sends them on a guided digital adventure through Israel. With Alef Bet Quest’s integrated software, it’s like having an in-home tutor for every child! Students learn Hebrew vowels and letters from key Jewish cultural words (matzah, havdalah, yisrael, shofar, moshe) as well as everyday Hebrew words (abba, ima, sabba, savta, mishpahah, shalom). “Clues to the Quest” in the book motivate students to use the software at home, increasing Hebrew reading practice time as their adventure unfolds—the search for a missing golden Kiddush cup. Students can also try out their new decoding skills on computer-based read-aloud activities that let them hear the Hebrew (in American and Israeli accents) and play online video games that reinforce their skills. They can even email their online lesson summaries to their teacher!

METHODOLOGY: Alef Bet Quest incorporates the most effective techniques based on the most up-to-date research on Hebrew reading skills acquisition. 1. Introduces same-sound letters together (tet and tav; vet and vav). 2. Keeps similar looking (yud, vav, final nun) and similar sounding (samech and zayin; samech and tzadee) letters apart to avoid confusion. 3. Drills single vowels with many different consonants. 4. Divides words into component syllables in early chapters, then recombines them into whole words later on (ma, ma-mash, mamash). 5. Teaches real Hebrew words, with an emphasis on those found in the siddur. 6. Uses block print writing to reinforce sound-symbol associations, visual discrimination, and directionality. 7. Develops fluency through reading drills and online audio exercises that let students hear the sounds.

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ALEF BET QUEST PROVIDES: XF un for students. The fully integrated computer application will capture your students’ imagination—and attention—with Hebrew video games. X Enriched content. Lessons on decoding and fluency unfold against a backdrop of cultural and modern Hebrew vocabulary, with an online adventure that sends students on a 20-stop tour through Israel. XE xtra time for Hebrew studies. Educators tell us that when students use interactive software they want to practice their Hebrew at home, creating additional precious instructional and practice time. XE asy implementation and complete support for teachers. No special teacher training is required. The annotated Teacher’s Edition covers every aspect of the book and the digital application. One-click online assessment allows teachers to check students’ progress easily. XF lexibility. A matched workbook for script writing, and a Companion Reader that adds even more modern Hebrew vocabulary, let you tailor Alef Bet Quest to the needs of your school. X Peace of mind. The book and CD set come bound together. If students lose the CD or want to practice at a different computer, they can download a second copy of the digital application—FREE. Try the online demo at www.alefbetquest.com. Alef Bet Quest Book + CD Set* Teacher Edition Companion Reader Script Writing Workbook

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Primer

Shalom Uvrachah The New Hebrew Primer

Print Edition, Script Edition and Primer Express By teaching Hebrew decoding skills from key cultural words and concepts, Shalom Uvrachah employs the best in contemporary educational theory. Students learn the letters kuf and tzadee from the word tzedakah; they learn tet from tallit and zayin from mezuzah. Vowel sounds are introduced in manageable increments, and confusing look-alike or sound-alike letters are introduced separately. A companion digital application, Shalom Uvrachah Interactive, helps you extend your class time by providing Hebrew exercises in a video game format that students will even do at home. Students can see and hearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;at speeds they controlâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;how vowels and letters combine into syllables, words, and phrases. The gaming style keeps them engaged, and easy online assessment lets YOU track their progress.

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Hebrew decoding and writing together in one colorful volume!

Primer

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2–4

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Every class is different, so Shalom Uvrachah is available in three versions: 1. Decoding with print writing 2. Decoding with script writing, and 3. Decoding with no writing. All three teach decoding skills using key cultural words and concepts.

Teach Hebrew decoding in no time! No writing required!

Choose the perfect version for YOUR class: For Hebrew decoding PLUS writing choose:

For Hebrew decoding without writing, choose:

X Shalom Uvrachah, Print Edition OR

X Shalom Uvrachah Primer Express

X Shalom Uvrachah Script Edition

• Custom-designed fonts, with arrows showing how to form each letter

• Teach decoding even when class time is very limited • Can be used as early as second grade

• Teach Print OR Script, as you prefer

Then add:

• Decoding, reading practice, and writing instruction available all together in one volume

X Primer Express Online Workbook

Then add:

X Shalom Uvrachah Interactive CD

• Hebrew exercises and video games provide decoding reinforcement • Playful characters engage your students in their work— they’ll WANT to do homework! • Online assessment easily available for every class

• Reinforcement using online games encourages students to do extra practice • No lost or forgotten materials to worry about—it’s all available online and from any computer • Printable pages let you add writing practice if you want it • Transliterated practice pages help parents to read along with their children

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Primer

Shalom Uvrachah Support Materials: You can choose from a wide variety of support materials for Shalom Uvrachah to make sure you and your students get the most out of this outstanding primer.

Family Companion

Interactive CD Extend your class time with additional instruction and activities that double as video games. Goofy Professor Gimmelstein helps your students learn by encouraging them to spend more time on Hebrew study, and rewarding them with additional games at the end of each level. You can easily assess student progress with the automatic online assessment we provide. Mac and PC compatible. Quantity Discounts Available.

Now parents can reinforce Hebrew at home, and even learn the alef bet themselves. These reading exercises are available either as black-line masters OR as electronic files on a PC compatible CD. Photocopy or print out the pages to send home or email them directly to parents. Transliterations of all the exercises Print, photocopy, or involve even email practice pages to your parents who do studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; families. not know Hebrew.

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Funbook Charm and engage your students while providing extra reading and writing practice. Activities for each of the 25 lessons in Shalom Uvrachah are available as blackâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;line masters to photocopy or on PC compatible CD to print out or email home.

Primer Express Online Workbook

Add writing to Primer Express!

This versatile electronic workbook turns fishing, bowling, and tic tac toe into reinforcement of Hebrew letters. Parents can print transliterated practice pages and read along with their children This is also a perfect way to add Hebrew writing practice for those students using Shalom Uvrachah Primer Express. Order directly from our website as a download (no CD).

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Teacher Materials: Teacher’s Editions Page-by-page guides to all versions of Shalom Uvrachah. Includes sample class sessions, a time management guide, and a lesson plan form.

Alef Bet Flash Cards A flash card for each of the 46 letters and vowels introduced in the text. For use with any primer.

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Shalom Uvrachah

Word Cards

Print Edition Script Edition Primer Express

80 cards, each with one of the heritage words introduced in the text. Use for drill and practice. Printed in Hebrew on one side, with English translations on the back, the cards are numbered to coordinate with the Teacher’s Edition. These can be used all versions of Shalom Uvrachah.

Teacher’s Edition

Classroom Enrichment:

Shalom Uvrachah Interactive CD* Primer Express Online Workbook*

Decorate your bulletin boards and create a Jewish cultural environment in the classroom using materials with the same look and feel of the designs, illustrations, and lettering in Shalom Uvrachah.

Jumbo Letter Cards Colorful, laminated mini posters (8½" x 11") of the alef bet, each with an illustration that highlights the letter.

Mini-Posters

Print/Script Edition Primer Express

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Other Supplementary Materials Alef Bet Flash Cards Word Cards Funbook Black-line Masters CD Family Companion Black-Line Masters CD Jumbo Letter Cards Mini Posters Script Posters (Set of 3) Print Posters (Set of 3)

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Twenty-five vibrantly colored mini-posters (8½" x 11")—one for each lesson in Shalom Uvrachah—present a key heritage word with illustrative photograph and explanation.

Alef Bet Posters Enliven your classroom with these colorful 22" x 28" posters that feature either print or script versions of the Alef Bet. Available in sets of three posters. After Shalom Uvrachah, students are ready for level 1 of any Hebrew program.

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Readiness and Primer

Let’s Learn the Alef Bet Reading Readiness Book for Derech Binah

1–2

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by Ruby G. Strauss Students learn to recognize the Hebrew letters—their shape and sound, how to tell them apart. The ideal introduction to Derech Binah: The Hebrew Primer.

Sam the Detective’s Reading Readiness Book

K–1

by Amye Rosenberg Activities by Ruby G. Strauss

GRADES

In six easy, fun-filled steps, children learn to recognize all 22 Hebrew letters—what they look like, what they sound like, how to tell them apart, and how to get used to scanning a page from right to left. Sam the Detective’s Reading Readiness Book Alef Bet Flash Cards

Complimentary Teaching Guide Online

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2–3

by Amye Rosenberg Sam the Detective takes students through an alef bet sleuthing escapade. With Sam as their guide, students will: X Color pictures to reveal hidden Hebrew letters X First trace, then print the letters X Recognize the letters and vowels in simple syllables and words

Complimentary Teaching Guide Online

Derech Binah

The Hebrew Primer

3–4

GRADES

by Ruby G. Strauss, Ahuva Schuller, Lillian W. Adler

Sam the Detective and the Alef Bet Mystery GRADES

Sam the Detective and the Alef Bet Mystery Duplicating Masters Holiday Worksheets

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This classic primer has taught hundreds of thousands of children to read Hebrew. Derech Binah introduces look-alike letters together in large, clear type and also teaches blessings, prayers, and the Four Questions. Includes: X Visual and Auditory Discrimination Drills X Print Writing Practice X Reading Games X Prayer Practice

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Derech Binah •392 Teacher’s Guide •396 Reading Workbook •433 Script Writing Workbook •416 Alef Bet Flash Cards •689 Word Cards •2018 Diagnostic Hebrew Reading Test •592

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Back-to-School Hebrew Reading 4–5 Refresher

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by Roberta Osser Baum

Do your students lose their Hebrew reading skills between May and September? The Backto-School Hebrew Reading Refresher can be used after any primer at the start of the school year to review Hebrew letters and vowels and remediate reading problems. An excellent bridge between a primer and level 1 of any Hebrew series

Shuffle It in Hebrew Playing Cards PreK–4 Students can learn Hebrew while they play their favorite card games. Each colorful deck contains: X 52 laminated, 2½" x 3½" illustrated playing cards X 4 word lists X 6 sample games (“Hebrew Charades,” “Magic Threes,” and “Hit the Hay!”)

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X Letter to parents Enhance Hebrew skills—letter recognition, decoding, word comprehension, and categorization— and have fun. Shuffle It in Hebrew Playing Cards

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Students drill important prayer reading rules as they work their way toward fluent prayer reading: X How words are divided and accented

by Roberta Osser Baum

X How sh’va syllables are sounded and blended

Your students have completed a Hebrew primer and they need ongoing practice to maintain their skills. With these innovative readers you can begin each Hebrew lesson with a ten-minute reading “workout” before students open their regular Hebrew textbooks. Game-like drills help students exercise their reading muscles—they’ll play soccer, lift weights, and run relay races—without ever leaving their desks. $5.95

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by Roberta Osser Baum and Magda Winter

X The sounded and silent yud X The dagesh Use for reading drill and reinforcement throughout the year. Derech Chochmah

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I Can Read Hebrew 3–5

by Ruby G. Strauss and Ahuva Schuller

A whimsically illustrated refresher course to use after any primer. Games, riddles, and playful activities effortlessly introduce recitation of Hebrew prayers and blessings and a bravura performance of the Four Questions. I Can Read Hebrew

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L’Hamshich: A Transitional Text 3–5 Build a bridge to take your students from their primer year into Book 1 of The New Siddur Program. Offers reading review, remediation, and vocabulary readiness to bring students back up to speed in just 4 to 6 weeks! L’Hamshich

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Primer Partners 2–4 by Fern Amper

Home reading practice in an engaging 8-page folder—with English transliteration so parents can help. Perfect to use with Derech Binah, Sam the Detective and the Alef Bet Mystery, and the New Siddur Program. Primer Partners Pkg of five

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Complimentary Teaching Guide Online

Ten-Minute Hebrew Reader 3–5

Ten-Minute Hebrew Reader Book I Ten-Minute Hebrew Reader Book II

Practice and Review

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Diagnostic Hebrew Reading Test 3–5 by Pearl Tarnor and Lillian Adler

Use these black-line masters after a primer to diagnose and remediate Hebrew reading problems for students who have already learned the Hebrew letters and vowels. A 45-minute diagnostic test concentrates on problem areas; 13 remedial worksheets help students correct these common reading errors. Diagnostic Hebrew Reading Test

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Hebrew Reading 3–7 Assessment by Lesley Litman

Use these black-line masters to assess your students’ accuracy and fluency in decoding Hebrew at every level. Ideal for grades 3-7. Hebrew Reading Assessment

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Hebrew

Assessment

Why Assessment? Assessment is a versatile tool that can dramatically increase your effectiveness as a teacher. It helps you set clear goals for your students, plan lessons, measure progress, provide feedback, and communicate results. Assessment helps you: X acquire clear evidence of each student’s skill development;

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Mr. Iceberg Teaches Hebrew for Beginners 2–6

From Yodea Editions Developed by Yodea and now distributed by Behrman House, Mr. Iceberg uses cartoons, exercises and interactive computer games to teach Hebrew to children age 6 and up. Fun and easy to use, it consists of software and a workbook.

X adapt your teaching techniques to promote success; X communicate results to parents, other teachers, and your education director.

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Mr. Iceberg CD and Workbook

X determine where there is widespread misunderstanding in the class; X write progress reports that accurately reflect achievement;

X See the letters X Hear the pronounciation X Practice letters, syllables,

An Introductory Hebrew Language Course

X determine students’ strengths and areas that need further support;

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Ongoing, formative assessment activity included in each class helps students engage by providing quick—even immediate— feedback. Students can feel their progress, creating an air of success in the classroom. X Ask for feedback. Stop and seek out students’ questions; conduct a poll (“Vote for the most confusing letter!”); hand out comment/questions cards for students to fill in and return at the end of class. X Make notes. Use a simple notation sheet (much like an attendance sheet) to discreetly note how well each student is able to use the skills you’re teaching. X Check online. Behrman House interactive Hebrew programs contain automatic assessment features that track student performance for every lesson, a wealth of information you can use immediately in your lesson planning.

Periodic, summative assessment takes a snapshot at natural intervals. XA t the end of each chapter or unit. Students can see how far they’ve come, and celebrate. You can find any areas where students need more practice, incorporating those into your lesson plans for the next unit. X At the end of a term or year. Create a benchmark that you can refer to at the beginning of the next term to check on student retention. Provide useful information for student placement in the upcoming year. Evaluate the effectiveness of your overall program, or specific components of it. X At the beginning of the year. Chart a learning path for each student, incorporating refreshment of any skills that may have diminished over the summer.

Behrman House provides an array of assessment tools for you and your classroom, including built-in assessment in our interactive Hebrew software.

Assessment

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Assessments for Hineni Six-page assessments for each of the three levels of Hineni can be used to track student progress during the year and to evaluate placement at year end. Or, use Self-Guided Hineni black line masters along with Hineni Prayer Booklets. Answer keys to the booklets activities help students pace themselves, while prayer mastery charts help assess progress.

Hebrew Reading Assessment

3–7

GRADES

by Lesley Litman with Pearl Tarnor

Hineni 1 Assessment Teacher’s Edition Hineni 2 Assessment Teacher’s Edition Hineni 3 Assessment Teacher’s Edition Self-Guided Hineni Managing Hineni

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Assess your students’ accuracy and fluency in decoding Hebrew with these 25 thorough, easy-toadminister exercises. More than just a set of black line masters, Hebrew Reading Assessment shows teachers how to evaluate the results, target specific areas of remediation, provide constructive feedback to individual students and the class as a whole, and craft individualized solutions to decoding challenges. Step-by-step instructions allow even novice teachers thorough, successful informative assessments. Hebrew Reading Assessment can be used with ANY Hebrew language program. FREE podcast with all the readings online at www.behrmanhouse.com Hebrew Reading Assessment

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Diagnostic Hebrew Reading Test Correct decoding problems before they become ingrained. These black line masters can be used after any Hebrew primer to assess decoding skills and remediate Hebrew reading problems. Includes a 45 minute diagnostic test and 13 remedial worksheets to help students correct common decoding errors Diagnostic Hebrew Reading Test •592

Online Assessment Don’t forget the online assessment features of all our Hebrew software. One-button assessment is available for primers Alef Bet Quest and Shalom Uvrachah Interactive, and for prayer with Hineni Interactive and Kol Yisrael. All at www.behrmanhouse.com/assessment.

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Modern Hebrew Assessment for the modern Hebrew in Shalom Ivrit is included throughout each book.

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Hebrew

Prayer

Kol Yisrael

The Prayers of Our People Characters come to life and help your students learn prayer in Kol Yisrael, the first Hebrew program that completely integrates text-based lessons with animated online learning. If your students love computer games, they’ll LOVE this Hebrew program! WITH KOL YISRAEL, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: X Read and understand blessings and prayers. A dual focus on home observance and b’nai mitzvah prep ensures students can participate comfortably in both home-based and synagogue-based rituals. X Experience dynamic Hebrew learning in a multi-media environment. Students move from the book to computer-based reinforcement exercises and games, then back to the text. Clues planted throughout the book motivate students to solve Hebrew puzzles online and score bonus points. Students will spend more time on practice without using up precious class time. X Hear the prayers recited in American and Israeli accents. Interactive online audio exercises let students check their pronunciation to develop real reading fluency. X Work from any location. If students want to practice at a different computer, or even if they lose the CD, they can download a second copy of their digital application—FREE! X Have fun while spending more time on Hebrew. Educators tell us that when students use interactive software they want to practice their Hebrew at home, creating additional precious instructional and practice time. It’s like having an in-home tutor for every child!

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4–7

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ABOUT THE SERIES: The full Kol Yisrael series consists of three levels, each featuring a textbook with a CD bound into the back. In Kol Yisrael 1 (for grades 4–5) students meet Batya and Ben, their young guides for the series. Along with Doug, their talking fish, Batya and Ben leap off the page and come to life on your students’ computers in a fun-filled learning adventure that keeps students moving and motivated. Students go back and forth from textbook to online games and exercises, learning the blessings and prayers that help them comfortably participate in Jewish rituals such as reciting Shabbat and holiday blessings, and singing the Mah Nishtanah. In Kol Yisrael 2 (for grades 5–6) students will learn about community through the opening prayers in the Shabbat morning service and the Amidah. As students go on a multimedia learning adventure through the synagogue with their guides Batya and Ben, they practice their Hebrew decoding skills, explore Torah teachings, link prayer words to modern Hebrew, and learn vocabulary they can use every day! In Kol Yisrael 3 (for grades 6–7) Ben and Bayta will take students on a multi-media adventure through Israel, helping them learn the prayers they will lead at their own bar and bat mitzvah. Watch the Video! See how easy it is to use Kol Yisrael in your classroom. www.KolYisrael.net

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Prayer

Kol Yisrael

Completely integrated lessons transport students from printed page to online learning and back again. Video games reinforce learning and add FUN.

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4–7

GRADES

KOL YISRAEL 1, Grades 4–5 CONTENTS: 1. Modeh/Modah Ani 2. Brachot 3. Brachot shel Mitzvah 4. Brachot shel Shabbat 5. Kiddush 6. Havdalah 7. Brachot shel Yom Tov 8. Mah Nishtanah 9. Birkat HaMazon 10. Sh’ma, plus “Wrap It Up” reinforcement activities

KOL YISRAEL 2, Grades 5–6 CONTENTS: 1. Bar’chu 2. Yotzer Or/Ma’ariv Aravim 3. Shma 4. V’ahavta 5. Mi Chamochah 6. Avot V’imahot 7. G’vurot 8. K’dushah 9. Birchot Shalom

KOL YISRAEL 3, Grades 6–7 CONTENTS: 1. Ein Kamocha, Av Harahamim 2. Kee Mitziyon 3. Birchot HaTorah 4. Birchot Hahaftarah 5. Aleinu 6. Kaddish 7. Ein Keloheinu, Adon Olam

BOTH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WILL BENEFIT FROM USING KOL YISRAEL: XY our students will enjoy learning Hebrew. The fully integrated computer application will capture your students’ imagination— and attention—with animated characters and Hebrew video games. It’s like providing students with their own inhome tutors. XY our teachers’ lives (and your own!) will be easier. No special teacher training is required. The Teacher’s Edition covers every aspect of the book and the digital application. One-click online assessment allows teachers to check students’ progress with ease. Students can even email their online results directly to their teacher! Learn more about how Kol Yisrael uses the best of today’s technology to help you teach Hebrew at www.behrmanhouse.com, or www.kolyisrael.net. Kol Yisrael Level 1 Book + CD Set* Word Cards Teacher’s Edition Level 2 Book + CD Set* Word Cards Teacher’s Edition Level 3 Book + CD Set* Word Cards Teacher’s Edition

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Hebrew

Prayer

Hineni

The New Hebrew Through Prayer

Texts, Interactive CDs, and Workbooks

Hineni is: X Effective: Hineni combines thorough practice of basic vocabulary with conceptual work on prayer themes to promote true prayer literacy. X Innovative: Matching interactive CDs for each level of Hineni turn Hebrew study into video games that increase your students’ time on task, improving their performance. X Manageable: Hineni’s format is simple to administer, has minimal paperwork, and requires no special teacher training. X Flexible: Hineni’s textbooks, individual prayer booklets, CDs, workbooks, and other materials can be combined in a variety of ways to meet many specific needs, from the full class, to the self-paced learner, to the adult student. It accommodates the time you have for Hebrew instruction. X Well-supported: Hineni’s detailed Teacher Editions combined with video workshops, teaching tips, and other online tools are rich resources for both novice and experienced teachers. X Economical: Special discounts for add-on features such as CDs and workbooks help you manage your school’s budget.

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Hineni teaches students to: X Read fluently from the siddur X Translate key prayer words X Identify important roots, prefixes, and suffixes X Explain the theme of each prayer X Connect each prayer to its underlying Jewish value X Participate comfortably in any prayer service

Interactive CDs

Prayer

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Adult Prayer

Assessments

Family Companions

Independent Learning

Script Workbook

Hineni has everything you need: X Three clear, concise, and colorful 96-page volumes present thirty seven blessings and prayers. X Matching interactive CDs for each level provide visual and auditory reinforcement, are perfect for at-home practice, and help engage challenged learners. X Separate workbooks provide ample opportunity for reading and writing reinforcement, in print or script. X Assessments for each level help you evaluate and place students, and provide remediation when needed. X Separate booklets for 20 prayers help you individualize instruction, teach the prayers in a different order, or provide learning supplements when students miss a class or need material to take home. X Prayer booklets used with Self-Guided Hineni lets you deliver independent, self-paced Hebrew learning.

Self-Paced Hebrew

X A one-volume adult edition teaches Hebrew to parents quickly using the same proven method that works for their children. X Detailed Teacher’s Editions follow the textbooks pageby-page and provide answer keys and review sheets X Word cards, parent pages, additional exercises—all the pieces you need for an effective class.

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Prayer

Hineni Prayer Program

Prayers in the Series Book 1

Levels 1–3

Now that your students can decode, they are ready for the Hineni prayer series, in which students use their improving skills to learn both the prayers and their meaning. Students examine the theme of each prayer and its underlying Jewish value. Workbooks for each level build writing skills. Unique reinforcement practice for each level is available on CD-ROM that follows the text page-by-page and includes interactive drills and video games that keep your students involved in Hebrew practice both at school and at home. You can even keep track of their progress online with the automatic, one-button assessment system available at behrmanhouse.com. Hineni 1 For the Student Book •130 $10.50 Workbook •136 $4.95 Interactive CD* •734 $16.00 Book + CD Set* •HIN1Q $18.95 Book + CD + Workbook Set* •HIN1QA $21.95

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Bar’chu Ma’ariv Aravim Yotzer Or Sh’ma V’ahavta Mi Chamocha Brachot Brachot shel Mitzvah Brachot shel Shabbat Brachot shel Yom Tov Kiddush

Book 2 Avot Avot V’imahot G’vurot K’dushah Hoda’ah Shalom Rav Sim Shalom Oseh Shalom L’chah Dodi V’shamru Shalom Aleichem

Book 3 Ein Kamocha Av Harahamim Ki Mitziyon L’cha Adonai Birchot Hatorah Birchot Hahaftarah V’zot Hatorah Eitz Hayyim Hi Al Shloshah D’varim Aleinu Kaddish Ein Keloheinu Hashkiveinu Sh’ma Modeh Ani

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Hineni Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults helps parents learn along with their children.

Prayer

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GRADES

Hineni Has Everything You Need

Student Textbooks in

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Interactive CDs with reinforcement activities and Hebrew video games that encourage students to spend more time on their Hebrew study. Quantity discounts available.

Student Workbooks for additional reading and writing practice

Script Writing Workbook can be used any level

Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Editions that follows the textbook page-by-page and provide answer keys for all activities

Teach the Prayers in the order YOU prefer with Hineni Prayer BookLETS. See page 98 for details.

Family Companions practice sheets with English transliteration to help you involve parents (available in book format or on a PC compatible CD for easy electronic distribution)

Assessments to check student progress during the year and evaluate for placement at the end of the year.

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Prayer

Hineni

4–7

GRADES

Prayer Booklets and Self-Guided Hineni Now you can teach the prayers from Hineni in the order YOU want.

The Hineni Prayer Booklets are twenty key prayers from Hineni 1, 2, and 3 presented as individual 8- or 12-page booklets. They are ideal for the school that wants the same proven methodology, careful structure, and approachable material as Hineni, but sequenced differently from Great the textbook, or suitable for independent, self-paced study.

for B’nai Mitzvah Prep!

The Independent Hebrew Learner Do you have students in your Hebrew classes who: X Catch on quickly and are ready for more advanced work? X Are frequently absent and at risk of falling behind? X Joined in later grades and are behind the rest of the class? X Have a lower level of motivation and/or ability? X Have special needs and work at a slower pace? Using the Hineni Prayer Booklets and Self-Guided Hineni black-line masters you can implement independent learning in your classroom simply and effectively, without classroom management headaches.

Hineni Prayer Booklets Are: X Flexible—Mix and match the prayers to fit your customized prayer curriculum. X Easy to implement—Teachers need no special training or additional support. X Simple to use—Offer self-paced Hebrew instruction without extra paperwork. X Collaborative—Teachers can use the booklets for small group or individual work, class discussion and games, or frontal instruction. X Rich in Jewish literacy—Emphasizes Jewish values and the backgrounds to the prayers. X Proven effective—Same successful Hineni pedagogic framework used by tens of thousands of students across North America—just in a different physical format. X Clearly structured—Same open, clear structure and colorful design as Hineni.

Prayers Available: X Brachot •750 X Brachot shel Shabbat •751 X Kiddush •752 X Bar’chu •753 X Ma’ariv Aravim /Yotzer Or •754 X Sh’ma •755 X V’ahavta •756 X Mi Chamocha •757 X Avot / Avot V’Imahot •758 X G’vurot •759 X Kedushah •760 X Shalom Rav / Sim Shalom •761 X Oseh Shalom •762 X Ein Kamocha / Av Harahamim •763 X Ki Mitziyon •764 X Birchot HaTorah •765 X Birchot HaHaftarah •766 X V’zot HaTorah / Eitz Hayyim Hi •767 X Aleinu •768 X Kaddish •769 Each prayer sold in packages of five.

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Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults by Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin Activities by Lori Lyons and Terry S. Kaye

Self-Guided Hineni With these simple, reproducible black-line masters, students can use the Hineni Prayer Booklets in a program of self-guided instruction. Contents X Answer keys to the Hineni Prayer Booklet activities. X Review sheets and answer keys for assessing students’ content knowledge. X A complete set of prayer reading assessment pages. X A prayer mastery chart to record students’ progress. Simple, Effective Independent Hebrew Study X Easy to organize—just one booklet per prayer X Easy to identify—each booklet has a unique front page X Easy to administer—no complex paperwork or classroom management solutions required X Easy to understand—self-explanatory with no need for special teacher instructions X Easy to assess—simple progress charts available X Easy to store—fit perfectly into folders or three-ring binders Self Guided Hineni Black-line Masters

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The best-selling, classroom-proven Hineni series is now available and redesigned for adults in one volume. In 136 clear, concise pages, Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults prepares adult learners for full participation in Shabbat morning services. Adults acquire synagogue skills—and gain confidence!—as they learn how to: X Recite the Shabbat morning prayers as well as blessings for home rituals. X Actively participate in the prayer service. X Understand the meaning of the prayers. X Recognize 200 important prayer words and 20 key roots. CONTENTS: 1. Blessings, including Kiddush and candle lighting 2. Bar’chu 3. Ma’ariv Aravim, Yotzer Or 4. Sh’ma 5. V’ahavta 6. Mi Chamocha 7. Avot V’imahot 8. G’vurot 9. K’dushah 10. Hoda’ah 11. Birkat Shalom 12. Ein Kamocha, Av Harahamim 13. Ki Mitziyon, L’cha Adonai 14. Torah Blessings 15. Haftarah Blessings 16. Ashrei, Etz Hayyim Hi 17. Aleinu 18. Kaddish 19. Ein Keloheinu

SPECIAL FEATURES: X “An Ethical Echo” connects each prayer to its underlying Jewish value. X Alternative versions of the prayers reflect Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist practices. X “Back to the Sources” explains the origin of many prayers. X A prayer dictionary allows for quick translation of prayer words. X A chart shows the placement of the prayers in the service. Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults

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Modern Hebrew

Shalom Ivrit

Welcome to Modern Hebrew

Student texts by Nili Ziv; Prayer workbooks by Peri Sinclair Shalom Ivrit is a comprehensive, three-year modern Hebrew language course for the religious school that also offers the option to add prayer instruction. The series teaches fluent reading and comprehension, and provides opportunities for simple conversation. In Shalom Ivrit students learn Hebrew by using it. Each chapter opens with a short story and vocabulary list. Additional stories and poems, dialogues, blessings, songs, and riddles round out the theme of the chapter. A variety of comprehension activitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including puzzles, sentence completion, true and false, and word/picture matchesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;reinforce instruction and allow you to assess progress. Open and uncluttered pages reassure young learners with an accessible and predictable design; recurring features clearly structure their learning path. You can even add prayer study to your modern Hebrew program by using the Shalom Ivrit Prayer Companion workbooks. These supplemental volumes introduce key prayers from the Shabbat evening and morning services, as well as prayers and blessings for the home.

Grammar rules, kept to a minimum, are presented simply, clearly, and sequentially through the language experience itself.

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4–7

GRADES

Any student who can decode Hebrew words is ready to learn modern Hebrew. The Benefits of Shalom Ivrit: X The sequential curriculum builds skills incrementally over the course of three years. X Assessment “Checkpoints” reinforce mastery of vocabulary, reading comprehension, and grammar. X Students gain basic knowledge of modern Hebrew in 1½ hours of Hebrew instructional time per week. X Whimsical illustrations and photographs ground the language in real-life experience. X Optional prayer workbooks help you keep your pre-b’nai mitzvah students on track. X Each level of the Shalom Ivrit program is built on a central theme: Shalom Ivrit 1: Jewish holidays Shalom Ivrit 2: Jewish values Shalom Ivrit 3: The daily life of young teens

Vocabulary is controlled, useful, and often accompanied by pictorial representation.

At the earliest levels the stories are short and rhythmic, and use rhyme to help students remember.

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Modern Hebrew

Shalom Ivrit

Modern Hebrew Levels 1–3 Now that your students can decode, invite them into the world of Hebrew as a living language—filled with Jewish values, stories, poetry, and humor.

Shalom Ivrit 1 Two endearing and humorous characters—Bar the Mouse and Malmalah the Ant—help teach 160 key words and an additional 90 holiday and enrichment words, as well as comprehension and language skills. Basic grammar—including the present tense, masculine and feminine nouns and adjectives in the singular and plural—is presented simply and clearly. The optional Prayer Companion takes students through prayers such as Modeh/Modah Ani, Barechu, Yotzer Or, Sh’ma, V’ahavta, Ma’ariv Aravim, V’shamru, and Mi chamocha, as well as blessings for Shabbat, Sukkot, Purim, Passover and Hanukkah, among others.

Shalom Ivrit 1 Music Add charming singalong songs to your class time with Shiru Shalom Ivrit, an audio CD featuring the vocabulary in Shalom Ivrit 1. This 14-song CD— recorded by children, with lyrics in Hebrew and English translation—is ideal to: X Create a welcoming Hebrew atmosphere when students arrive for class. X Use as a motivational introduction for new chapters in the text. X Send home for families to play in their carpools. (Quantity discounts available)

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4–7

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Shalom Ivrit 2 A spirited group of characters from modern short stories, folk tales, and midrash help students explore key Jewish values such as self-respect, generosity, and friendship. Students learn 151 new words as they read increasingly complex stories and conduct simple conversations in Hebrew. The matching Prayer Companion covers the seven blessings in the Shabbat morning Amidah.

Shalom Ivrit 3 These stories of young teens at home, at camp, with friends, and in Israel—all in modern Hebrew—reflect same the interests and experiences of your own students. With 190 new words, students’ comprehension of Hebrew, including both the present and past tenses, steadily increases as they progress through the book. In the level 3 Prayer Companion, students learn prayers from the Shabbat Morning Torah service and the concluding prayers including Aleinu, Kaddish, and Ein Keloheinu. They learn the meaning of synagogue practices, such as hagbahah and g’lilah, saying the Kaddish in the presence of a minyan, and bowing during Aleinu. Throughout, students are encouraged to make their own meaning of the prayers as they prepare for their b’nai mitzvah.

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Modern Hebrew

Ulpan Alef and Ulpan Bet by Elda Dagan and Carol Levy with Gila Gevirtz

Ulpan Alef Posters

Add a touch of Modern Hebrew to any class with lively folders that can be taught in any order. Ulpan Alef and Ulpan Bet take a light approach to teaching a range of daily use vocabulary that will give your students an appreciation of Hebrew as a living language.

Each colorful 4-page folder includes: X Cartoon: A humorous, illustrated story with all-Hebrew dialogue X Milon: A dictionary that defines new vocabulary X Word Ribbon: A list of core vocabulary that is used throughout each set of folders

Contents: Ulpan Alef Posters 1-4: Shalom, The Family at Home, Food, At School Ulpan Alef Posters 5-8: Clothing, What Time is It? Where?, In the Park. Ulpan Alef Posters 1-4 •790 $19.95 Ulpan Alef Posters 5-8 •791 $19.95 All 8 posters •UAPQ $34.95 Save over 15% when you order all 8 posters!

Ulpan Alef begins with basics such as greetings, food, family, school, and time woven into simple sentences using singular verb forms. Ulpan Bet picks up where Ulpan Alef leaves off, providing students with a gentle increase in the challenge of reading exercises and activities—including poetry and word games, singular and plural verb forms, and bonus challenge questions.

Ulpan Alef Interactive CD

Each series contains eight different 4-page folders:

by Jeremy Poisson

ULPAN ALEF ULPAN BET 1. Shalom (greetings and responses) 1. Colors 2. The Family at Home 2. The Party 3. Food 3. The Seasons 4. At School 4. Occupations 5. Clothing 5. Birthday 6. What Time is It? 6. Countries and 7. Where? (visiting places in Languages the neighborhood) 7. The Body 8. In the Park (sports and nature) 8. Israel

All the vocabulary and the fun of the Ulpan Alef folders enhanced with more than a dozen interactive Hebrew video games. Windows compatible.

Ulpan Alef Teacher’s Guide Ulpan Bet Teacher’s Guide Ulpan Alef and Bet Set

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Each colorful 22" x 28" poster matches one of the Ulpan Alef folders and features clear, unambiguous illustrations and large, easy-to-read Hebrew.

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Modern Hebrew

hebrew

6–7

Let’s Talk! Let’s Talk! Live

GRADES

Modern Hebrew for Teens and Companion Audio CD

by Pearl Tarnor and Nili Ziv Activities by Nina Woldin

Your 6th and 7th graders who have completed a prayer program are ready for a change of pace. This light, engaging modern Hebrew text was written especially for them. In just 96 pages, four trendy pre-teens party in Tel Aviv, shop in a shuk, ride a camel, swim in the Dead Sea, and celebrate a bat mitzvah in Jerusalem—all in Hebrew! Each of the 15 six-page chapters opens with a simple Hebrew dialogue. Then activities such as “Pass the Pencil,” “Triple Riddle,” “Jet Set” and “Tricky Travel” teach students learn 195 vocabulary words and provide practice in basic grammar, including the present tense as well as masculine and feminine nouns in both the singular and plural. No formal grammar rules necessary.

Special Feature: Includes photographs of Israel linked to the vocabulary in each chapter.

The Let’s Talk! Live companion audio CD follows the book chapter by chapter, letting your students hear the teen conversations they are trying to emulate. Terrific reinforcement of the modern Hebrew presented in the book. Let’s Talk! Modern Hebrew for Teens Let’s Talk! Teacher’s Edition Let’s Talk! Live Audio CD Let’s Talk! Book and CD set Best Value!

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Prayer

The New Siddur Program An intensive, integrated Hebrew study program that takes your students from reading readiness through prayer literacy while incorporating a modern language component. The New Siddur Program includes a basic vocabulary of over 200 words. It also emphasizes understanding roots, a powerful tool allowing students to rapidly and easily expand their vocabulary. And, while teaching this vocabulary, the program reinforces values: When students learn the word shalom, they learn more than the word “peace”; they learn that the root of shalom means completeness or harmony, and they learn that this is what the Jewish people have always yearned for.

Upon completion of The New Siddur Program, students will be able to: X Read fluently from the siddur, pick out key words that help them understand the prayers’ themes, and discuss the concept of each prayer in English.

Complete Prayer Program for Grades 1–6!

Reading Readiness 1–2

by Carol Levy

X Walk into any synagogue and participate in holiday or Shabbat services.

An introduction to the alef bet at the pre-primer level. Pictures from our Jewish heritage illustrate each Hebrew letter.

X Feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with Jewish prayer and rituals and important home ceremonies.

Reading Readiness Alef Bet Flash Cards

Special features of the series:

Primer

X Emphasizes siddur vocabulary and prayer roots X Uses stories to reinforce vocabulary X Covers the Shabbat morning prayers and key selections from the Friday evening service X Provides enrichment opportunities to introduce modern language X Includes workbooks, Teacher’s editions, audio tapes, word cards, and family education folders X Offers opportunities to assess reading fluency and to measure comprehension and retention of prayer grammar and concepts A complete prayer program spanning grades 1–6.

Many New Siddur Program teacher support materials are available free online at www.behrmanhouse.com

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Edited by Pearl Tarnor and Ruby G. Strauss

Basic Hebrew reading and over 200 prayer words. Primer Teacher’s Edition Alef Bet Flash Cards Word Cards Alef Bet Posters (Set of 3)

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Practice and Review Workbook •521 $5.95 Print Edition Script Edition •610 $5.95 Power Reading •565 $5.50 My Hebrew Tutor Two cassette tapes for read along practice with the Primer. •539 $19.95 (limited Quantities Available)

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L’Hamshich: A Transitional Text Builds a bridge from the Primer to Book 1 of The New Siddur Program. L’Hamshich

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Primer Partners by Fern Amper

Home reading practice with English transliteration.

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By Pearl and Norman Tarnor and Roberta Osser Baum

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A unique, lively combination of prayer materials, activities, and stories for the level one student.

by Pearl and Norman Tarnor

Each lesson begins with a prayer and concludes with a traditional story that illustrates the theme of the prayer.

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Upon completing Book 3, students will have learned all of the prayers in the Shabbat Morning Service, selections from the Friday Evening Service, and blessings recited at home.

$5.50 $5.50

Prayer Charts Twenty 11" x 17" charts, of prayer passages from the text. •2173 $14.95

Book 3 Teacher’s Edition Torah Skills Workbook

Holiday Curriculum Black-line masters introduce holiday vocabulary and blessings. •2176 $21.95

For schools requiring an additional year of study, students’ mastery of the Shabbat service is extended to the prayers we recite on the High Holidays and Passover. Book 4

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Companion Siddur

Book 3

by Pearl and Norman Tarnor

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By Pearl and Norman Tarnor

Book 2 Teacher’s Edition Word Cards Prayer Skills Workbook

Book 1

Book 1 Teacher’s Edition Prayer Reading Skills Workbook Writing Workbook

Book 4: Honor Level

More Hebrew fluency skills with extra attention paid to comprehension of prayer words and concepts.

Primer Partners can also be used with Derech Binah and Sam the Detective and the Alef Bet Mystery. Primer Partners Pkg. of five

Book 2

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Reform edition by Rabbi Chaim Stern Conservative edition by Rabbi Jules Harlow

Friday evening and Shabbat morning prayers presented in the context of a synagogue service, printed in large Hebrew type with numbered lines. Use with the New Siddur Program or with any prayer program. The perfect prayerbook for Junior Congregation. Companion Siddur Reform Edition Conservative Edition

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A.R.E. Programs

A.R.E. Hebrew Programs From reading readiness to decoding Torah script, the A.R.E. Hebrew Programs take students step-bystep from initial alef-bet exposure through prayer mastery. Engaging materials provide a rich Hebrew environment of prayer as well as modern language vocabulary, Jewish concepts, games, and even music, reinforcing Hebrew learning at every stage. Clearly written teacher guides for each level make lesson planning easy.

Kadimah! Get Ready for Hebrew by Orna Lenchner, Ph.D. Get ready, get set . . . Kadimah! These 21 reading readiness lessons teach the Hebrew letters and their sounds. Units on Shabbat, Classroom, Animals, Pesach, and Jewish Life introduce key words and core oral vocabulary. Created as the pre-primer for Z’man Likro, Kadimah! can be used as the readiness program for any Hebrew primer. Specially designed support materials, including Kadimah! letter/picture cards and Z’man LaShir, a musical tape and songbook, enrich young students’ Hebrew classroom experience. Kadimah! Teacher’s Edition Jumbo Letter Cards

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Z’Man Likro: Time to Read Hebrew

3–5

by Orna Lenchner, Ph.D., with Hillary Zana and Dina Maiben This two-volume primer program systematically teaches Hebrew decoding. Each volume includes structured reading pages for practice and evaluation, creative worksheets for reinforcement, and a dictionary. X Teaches consonants and vowels using Key Words that represent important and familiar Jewish concepts X Drill words are drawn from blessings, prayers, and traditional texts X Optional vocabulary component uses living language tied to students’ experiences X Hebrew root word system introduced as an aid to comprehension X Phonics skills introduced step-by-step, building on previously introduced material X Opportunities for writing practice and independent seatwork activities X A variety of strategies engages all types of learners X Easy evaluation tools Z’Man Likro Volume One Volume Two Z’man Likro Set: Volume One and Two Activity Book for Volumes One and Two Key Word Cards Vocabulary Cards Teacher’s Edition

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A.R.E. Programs

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Z’man L’Tefilah: The Time for Prayer Program by Dina Maiben and Hillary Zana

Book 1: Brachot

4–6

Book 3: Amidah

4–6

A solid Hebrew phonics review and a prayer readiness program in six to eight class sessions, perfect for the beginning of the school year. Guide students from simple syllable decoding to fluent phrase reading. Blessings for special times and experiences and for performing mitzvot form the core of each lesson.

Offers special attention to reading skills with a focus on the Shabbat Amidah. Prayer texts are introduced in one phrase per line and gender inclusive translation is provided. At the end of each chapter, prayers appear as they do in the Siddur, with customs of differing communities and movements respectfully presented.

Book 1: Brachot Word Power Cards Books 1 and 2 Teacher’s Edition

Book 3: Amidah Teacher’s Edition Word Power Cards

Book 2: Sh’ma

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Book 4: Torah

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This final volume series teaches the prayers in the Torah service, plus the concluding prayers Aleinu and the Mourner’s Kaddish. A final chapter reviews the structure of the Jewish worship service. As students near Bar and Bat Mitzvah, they learn the new skill of decoding Torah script while continuing to reinforce their prayer phrase reading and recitation skills.

Presents the Sh’ma and its blessings for both evening and morning services, as well as introductory chapters on Ein Keloheinu and Adon Olam. Provides phonics review and ample opportunities for reading practice and fosters understanding of prayer concepts. Synagogue skills and the choreography of Jewish worship teach students how to pray. Creative worship experiences explore why we pray. Book 2: Sh’ma Word Power Cards Set Book 1 + Book 2 Books 1 and 2 Teacher’s Edition

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Book 4: Torah Teacher’s Edition Word Power Cards

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Z’man LaShir: Time to Sing Hebrew by Fran Avni

Fourteen original, sing-along songs reinforce the vocabulary in Kadimah! and Z’man Likro. (A few cassette tapes are still available for $9.95 •A121) Z’man LaShir CD •A200 $14.95 Z’man LaShir Songbook •A122 $16.95

Administrator’s Guide for A.R.E. Hebrew Programs:

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Hebrew

Modern and Biblical Hebrew

Yesh Lanu Llama by Varda Cohen, Carmi Kobren, Edith Lowy, and Barbara S. Ridberg In these delightful beginning readers, children meet Shiri the Llama and learn about her adventures in Kitah Alef. Humorous stories and clever rhymes use a controlled, highfrequency vocabulary to entertain children as they build their Hebrew reading confidence. Whimsical illustrations, simple sentences, and large, clear print make this a unique and appealing reader for beginning Hebrew students. Book 1 Workbook

•492 •503

$9.95 $5.95

Book 2 Workbook

•569 •591

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Hebrew and Heritage by David Bridger and Pearl Tarnor

Progressive vocabulary builds from lesson to lesson as traditional Jewish ideas and values are taught in modern Hebrew. Units on Shabbat and friendship explore Jewish culture and values including tzedakah and the tradition of Jewish hospitality. Students explore the Hebrew language as an integral part of the shared Jewish identity we transmit from generation to generation. Book 1 •254 $12.95 Workbook •297 $5.95 Teacher’s Edition •253 $21.95 Word Cards •2037 $21.95 Poster •2084 $19.95 Book 2 •252 $12.95 •373 $5.95 Workbook Teacher’s Edition •258 $21.95 Book 3 •259 $12.95 Workbook •374 $5.95 Teacher’s Edition •260 $21.95 •274 $12.95 Book 4 Teacher’s Edition •438 $21.95

Parashat Hashavua by Roberta Osser Baum

Give your students a taste of Torah in the original Hebrew, and help them develop the skills for a lifetime of talmud Torah. In the two Parashat Hashavua books, students not only practice Hebrew reading, they also become familiar with the 12 parshiyot in Genesis and selected parshiyot from Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. In addition, students learn the practices and prayers associated with reading Torah in synagogue.

Book 1: Genesis Each of the book’s 12 chapters—one for each parashah—includes: X Name, chapter, and verses of the parashah X Selected verses in Hebrew and English, along with a summary of events and characters X A mitzvah associated with the parashah Book 1 Teacher’s Edition Word Cards

Book 2: Exodus to Deuteronomy A rich selection of parshiyot from the Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy presented with a variety of techniques—Hebrew reading and comprehension activities, role-playing, cooperative learning, word analysis, and criticalthinking questions— that creates an innovative, interactive learning environment. Book 2 also includes: X The Ten Commandments in Hebrew and English X Torah readings presented in calligraphic Torah lettering X “Torah Facts” about the Torah and Haftarah readings and the rituals of the Torah service Book 2 Teacher’s Edition

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Prayer

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Hebrew Through Prayer Using this classic three-year course on how to pray in Hebrew, students will learn to read fluently the major prayers of the Friday Evening and Shabbat Morning Services, recognize their sources, and understand their themes. Book 1 Workbook Teacher’s Edition Word Cards

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Book 2 Workbook Teacher’s Edition Word Cards

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Book 3 Workbook Teacher’s Edition Word Cards

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Holiday Black-Line Masters •619 Gamebook Black-line Masters •659

The Shabbat Morning Service Conservative

Commentary by Rabbi Jules Harlow, Exercises by Roberta Osser Baum

A three-volume prayer series based on the Conservative Shabbat Morning Service. Each chapter presents a complete prayer text, along with introduction, explanation, and selected translation.

Book 1: The Shema and Its Blessings Book 1 Teacher’s Edition

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Book 2: The Shabbat Amidah Book 2 Teacher’s Edition Word Cards

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A Gateway to Prayer Reform

Commentary by Rabbi Chaim Stern Exercises by Roberta Osser Baum

A prayer program based on the Shabbat Morning Service according to the Reform liturgy. Developed under the guidance of Rabbi Chaim Stern, editor of Gates of Prayer.

Book 1: The Shema and the Amidah Book 1: Teacher’s Edition

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Book 2: The Torah Service and Concluding Prayers Book 2 Teacher’s Edition

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Book 3: The Torah Service and Selected Additional Prayers Book 3 Teacher’s Edition Word Cards

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Adult/College

primers

Modern language

The New Reading Hebrew

Contemporary Hebrew

A Guided Instruction Course

by Menahem Mansoor

by Dr. C. Castberg and Lillian W. Adler

This pioneering self-guided, selfpaced Hebrew primer is now revised and in full color. These 16 colorcoded, self-correcting lessons are ideal for adults and children who want to teach themselves to decode Hebrew. The New Reading Hebrew •728 $15.95 Practice, Drill, and Review Workbook •216 $6.50

Ivrit Alfon: A Hebrew Primer for Adults by Lois Rothblum, Bella Bergman, and Ora Band

Motivated college and adult students can read and write Hebrew in just six weeks. Students with no previous Hebrew exposure or those who just need a quick review will learn phonetic Hebrew reading, script writing, and a basic Hebrew vocabulary of 100 words. This primer prepares students to enter any Hebrew language program. Hebrew Primer

Contemporary Hebrew •251 $22.95

Hebrew: A Language Course by Ora Band and Bella Bergman

This three-volume course is the ideal Hebrew program for English-speaking high school, college, and adult education students. The only entry requirement is the ability to decode Hebrew letters and to read basic words. Requires only one to two hours of class time each week. Features varied reading selections that range from contemporary stories to Hasidic tales, midrashim, and biblical narratives. Level 1: Shlav Alef Teacher’s Edition Level 2: Shlav Bet Level 3: Shlav Gimmel

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Reader: Modern Hebrew Prose and Poetry

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Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults by Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin Activities by Lori Lyons and Terry S. Kaye

The best-selling, classroomproven Hineni series is now available completely rewritten and redesigned into one volume for adults. In 136 clear, concise pages, Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults prepares adult learners for full participation in Shabbat morning services. Adults acquire synagogue skills—and gain confidence! For additional information, see page 91. Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults

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Each lesson of this one-volume modern language text contains self-correcting exercises, photographs, and grammar drills.

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An introduction to modern Hebrew literature, this anthology is especially apt for classes using Level 2 or Level 3 of Hebrew: A Language Course. Writers represented in this collection include: Yehuda Amichai, S. Y. Agnon, Amir Gilboa, Ephraim Kishon, and Rahel. The readings address universal themes such as love, loneliness, and generational conflict, and specifically Jewish themes, such as the Holocaust, Russian Jewry, and holiday observance. Modern Hebrew Reader •480 $18.95

Resources for the educator

Certificates

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Teacher Gift Ideas

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Inspiration and Ideas page 117

A.R.E. Teaching Libraries

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A.R.E. Early Childhood Library

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Classroom Management

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Classroom Enrichment

page 124

Arts and Crafts

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A.R.E. Theater Library

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Parent Resources

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Curriculum and Development page 130

Resources At Behrman House we help educators fulfill their mission: engaging students and their families in Jewish life and learning. We offer an unmatched array of resources to help: 3 Acknowledge student accomplishment and volunteer efforts. See pages 114-115. 3 Offer inspiration and express gratitude. See page 116. 3 Train teachers and madrichim. See page 117. 3 Learn more about teaching specific subjects. See pages 118-122. 3 Make your classrooms inviting and Jewishly alive. See pages 124-125. 3 Reinforce studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jewish learning at home. See pages 128-129. Behrman Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online resources provide even more support. Join us at www.behrmanhouse.com to: 3 Find one-button Hebrew assessment 3 Search for teaching tips 3 Hear excerpts read by authors 3 Learn from colleagues who use software in the classroom 3 Download sample report cards 3 Order books and materials

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Certificates Acknowledge and inspire students, teachers, and volunteers with these beautiful certificates, designed to commemorate a variety of occasions and accomplishments. Each 8½" x 11" certificate is printed in vibrant color on high quality paper, suitable for framing. Presentation envelopes available separately.

Certificate of Completion, Alef-Bet Theme To be presented upon the completion of a grade or course. •A174

Bar Mitzvah Certificate “Turn the Torah and turn it again, for everything is in it.” Welcome a young man as a responsible member of the Jewish community. •A144

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Bat Mitzvah Certificate “Turn the Torah and turn it again, for everything is in it.” Welcome a young woman as a responsible member of the Jewish community. •A146

$2.55

Brit Milah Certificate “May the Eternal make you like Ephraim and Menashe.” Bringing a baby boy into the Covenant of Abraham. •A148

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Certificate of Completion, Cycle of Seasons Theme To be presented upon completion of a grade or course. •A176

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Certificate of Confirmation “Be wise not only in words but in deeds.” Confirming a commitment to Jewish study. •A152

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Certificate of Consecration “And you shall teach your children.” Presented upon beginning religious school. •A154

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Certificate of Conversion “Whither thou goest, I will go.” Welcoming a Jew by Choice into the midst of the Jewish people. •A160

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Graduation Diploma

Certificate of Recognition

“Study leads to action.” Presented upon completing a course of study; appropriate for day school, supplementary school, adult education. •A156

An all-purpose certificate for students, teachers, or volunteers. •A158

“The world exists only because of the innocent spirit of schoolchildren.” •A162

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Preschool Graduation Diploma

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Certificate of Teacher Appreciation “As you teach, you learn.” Recognizing teachers in all school and adult education settings. $2.55

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“The crown of a good name is the highest honor of all.” An all-purpose certificate honoring board members, volunteers, etc.

Commemorating the bestowal of a Hebrew name. •A172

$2.55

Certificate of Service

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Certificate of Naming, Rainbow/Noah’s Ark Theme

Certificates

$2.55

Simchat Bat Certificate “May the Eternal make you like Sarah, Rivka, Rachel, and Leah.” Welcoming a baby girl into the community of the Jewish people. •A150

$2.55

Birthday Postcards by Risa Towbin Aqua

Celebrate your students’ birthdays Jewishly with these attractive 5" x 7" cards. Twenty colorful cards (five each of four designs) have Happy Birthday messages on the front, and traditional Jewish quotations about growing up on the back. A perfect way to acknowledge student birthdays. Designs include: “Birthday Wishes” (dancing children), “May You Grow...” (fun faces), “Yom Huledet Same’ach (cake and confetti); and “Shehecheyanu” (tree of seasons).

Presentation Envelope 9" x 12"

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Teach Them Diligently A Midrash on the Jewish Educator’s Year by Bonnie K. Stevens

The perfect gift for your teachers. This book of practical advice, anecdotes, and humor—and lots of encouragement—is built around the themes of the Jewish holidays. Individual class sessions are approached as living entities, with special attention given to such tasks as preparing lesson plans, finding an effective way to open class, varying teaching methods, and encouraging students to keep learning between classes. Ideal to give to teachers at the beginning of the school year, as a Hanukkah gift, or as a token of appreciation in the spring. An appendix with discussion questions corresponding to each chapter makes Teach Them Diligently perfect for use in faculty development sessions. Teach Them Diligently •145 $22.00

Ketubot Also available, beautiful ketubot by Risa Towbin Aqua, each in traditional Hebrew with egalitarian English text, and printed in vibrant color on parchment paper. Each 11" x 17" ketubah is folded to 8½" x 11" and comes with a white presentation envelope.

My Beloved Ketubah Within a walled city reminiscent of Jerusalem, the newlyweds’ home opens onto a view of light and joy. •A168

$10.00

Set Me as a Seal Ketubah “Love is stronger than death; it is the flame of God.” Vibrant images of light, flowers, and Jewish symbols of home and celebration. •A170

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Gift of Soul, Gift of Wisdom A Spiritual Resource for Mentoring and Leadership by Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson

To become someone’s mentor is among the most valuable of gifts. In this wide-ranging and personal book, Rabbi Bradley Artson argues that anyone can be a mentor. Here you will find suggestions both practical and poignant of ways to offer yourself as a guide and leader for others. How to reach out with affection. How to enhance your communication skills. How to open your life to those around you, overcome challenges that arise, and much more. Filled with profound wisdom, spiritual guidance, and life lessons, Gift of Soul, Gift of Wisdom is an engaging, exceptional, and wise learning tool for all who wish to understand what it takes to be a mentor and leader. Gift of Soul, Gift of Wisdom

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The Tapestry of Jewish Time by Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin

Writing as a religious leader, friend, neighbor, wife, and daughter, Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin guides us toward fuller understanding of Judaism. This beautiful, authoritative, yet accessible volume will be an important and welcome addition to anyone’s Jewish family library. The Tapestry of Jewish Time

•645 $24.95

Floating Takes Faith Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World by Rabbi David Wolpe

An ideal gift for teachers, confirmation students, grads, and new families that join the congregation, this collection of Rabbi Wolpe’s essays explores how being “people of the book” affects us as we live our lives in a predominantly secular world and draws from a remarkably wide variety of religious, historical, literary, and political sources. These short essays ask questions sometimes profound, sometimes light-hearted, that challenge us to consider how we live our lives as Jews. Floating Takes Faith

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Mikdash M’at by Lori Justice-Shocket

A stunning siddur to bring a heightened level of personal meaning to Shabbat morning prayer. Accessible and insightful commentary, along with new translations and transliteration allow complete understanding and participation by all worshippers. This beautifully illustrated, hardcover volume is printed in lush color on heavy, creamcolored stock, making it an especially lovely gift. A ribbon marker helps keep your place in the service. Quantity discounts available. Mikdash M’at

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Inspiration and Ideas Jewish Guided Imagery

The Teacher Training Manual

Background, Resources, and Scripts for Rabbis, Educators and Group Leaders

Six Steps to Success in the Jewish Classroom by Lisa Bob Howard

by Dov Peretz Elkins

Discover how to use the process of focused visualization—guided imagery—to enhance Jewish learning for children and adults alike. Choose from a rich resource of actual guided imagery scripts on topics ranging from Bible to history, values, holidays, prayer, spirituality, leadership development, and more as you learn techniques for leading your own guided imagery exercises.

Teacher in-service training is a snap with this 64-page workbook containing six training sessions or workshops devoted to topics such as planning for the first day of class, using humor and games in the classroom, creating interactive bulletin boards, using textbooks effectively, working with madrichim, and communicating with parents.

EDUCATION/RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY

Jewish Guided Imagery

“Dov Peretz Elkins is one of the most spiritual people I know. His creative work in education and nourishing human beings is known throughout the world. . . . His work continues to be chicken soup for my soul.” —Jack Canfield, co-editor, 8]^X`Zc Hdje [dg i]Z Hdja

“What a treat! Dov Elkins has compiled a rich collection of guided imagery scripts, with invaluable suggestions for implementation.” —Dr. Mel Silberman, author of 6Xi^kZ AZVgc^c\

“Dr. Elkins does a masterful job of applying the principles of guided imagery to the unique qualities of Jewish spirit and teaching. Sure to teach, inspire, and motivate.” —Belleruth Naparstek, author of HiVn^c\ LZaa l^i] <j^YZY >bV\Zgn

Guided imagery is a process of focused imagining that engages the heart, the mind, and all five senses. It can be a wonderfully effective tool for educators and group leaders to enhance Jewish learning and skill development in the classroom, the home, the synagogue and almost anywhere in the Jewish community. Discover how guided imagery can be used for educational purposes, learn techniques for leading your own guided imagery exercises, and review guidelines for following up on the experience. Choose from a rich resource of more than 80 complete guided imagery scripts on a wide variety of topics including studying the Bible, experiencing Jewish history, enhancing the prayer experience, celebrating festivals, transmitting Jewish values, leadership development, and many more. When you’re ready to lead your own guided imagery exercise, you can read aloud one of the scripts from this book, play the enclosed CD recordings of twelve popular scripts from the book, or even create your own script.

Dov Peretz Elkins won the National Jewish Book Award for LdgaYh Adhi VcY ;djcY. He is co-editor of the New York Times bestseller 8]^X`Zc Hdje [dg i]Z ?Zl^h] Hdja. A prominent rabbi and innovative Jewish educator, he has lectured and conducted workshops throughout North America, Europe, Russia, Africa, and Israel. His books on experiential learning, spiritual renewal, and self-esteem are known for their unique blend of religion, education, spirituality, and commitment to social change. Rabbi Elkins lives with his wife, Maxine, in Princeton, New Jersey, where he is rabbi emeritus of The Jewish Center of Princeton. Their children and grandchildren live in Israel, Los Angeles, Cleveland, and New York.

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Dov Peretz Elkins won the National Jewish Book Award for Worlds Lost and Found. He is co-editor of Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul. CONTENTS X Teaching with Jewish Guided Imagery: benefits of guided imagery, use of guided imagery in Jewish education, and techniques for using guided imagery X Guided Imagery Scripts: more than 80 scripts for educators to read aloud, including Receiving the Ten Commandments, Compassion for Animals, Sh’ma Yisrael, Standing at the Kotel, Shabbat Candles, Traveling to Israel, Teaching Jewish Wisdom, Healing Hands X Resources X Index of Guided Imagery Scripts X Recorded readings of twelve guided imagery scripts, included on CD Jewish Guided Imagery Book + CD

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CONTENTS Workshop 1: What Is a Jewish Teacher? Workshop 2: Preparing for a Great Year Workshop 3: Lesson Planning Workshop 4: Managing the Classroom Workshop 5: How Students Learn Workshop 6: Working with Students with Disabilities The easiest, most efficient way to train teachers. Ideal for the novice teacher and a rich refresher for the experienced teacher. The Teacher’s Manual Leader’s Guide DOWNLOAD

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The Madrichim Manual

Six Steps to Becoming a Jewish Role Model by Lisa Bob Howard

Help your madrichim become effective teacher assistants and appropriate role models through this series of simple yet effective workshops. See page 53 for additional information. The Madrichim Manual Leader’s Guide DOWNLOAD

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$9.95 $5.95

The Ultimate Jewish Teacher’s Handbook Editor Nachama Skolnik Moskowitz

This comprehensive resource for both new and experienced teachers offers an overview of the goals of Jewish education, while considering specific denominational settings. Chapters on the nuts and bolts of curriculum planning are enhanced with vignettes that bring to life the issues teachers face every day. The “Quick Start” chapter is a must read for every new teacher. The Ultimate Jewish Teacher’s Handbook •A084

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A.R.E. Teaching Libraries

A.R.E. Teaching Libraries The indispensable volumes of the A.R.E. Teaching Libraries are your comprehensive resources for a broad array of the Jewish subjects you want to teach. Whether the focus is worship, b’nai mitzvah preparation, Jewish values, Jewish life, or even the “hot topics” teens need to discuss, the A.R.E. Teaching Libraries offer the extensive background material, imaginative activities, classroom ideas, bibliographies, and resource lists that help make you an instant expert. The recognized standard among teacher resource materials, these invaluable guides are required reading for every serious teacher and principal.

All 4 together

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B’nai Mitzvah Library

Jewish Life Library

Jewish Values Library

X Teaching Torah X Teaching Haftarah X Teaching Tefilah X Bar/Bat Mitzvah Sourcebook

X Teaching Jewish Holidays X Teaching Jewish Lifecycle X Teaching Jewish History

X Teaching about God & Spirituality X Teaching Mitzvot X Teaching Jewish Virtues X Teaching Hot Topics

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See page 121.

Take a look at A.R.E.’s other highly regarded teacher resource references: X A.R.E. Early Childhood Library: six volumes that make you an expert on early Jewish learning. Page 122. X A.R.E. Arts and Crafts Library: three volumes that help you enliven you classroom with art activities that sparkle. Page 126. X A.R.E. Theater Library: Eight books of skits and plays, including the widely used “Sedra Scenes,” for classroom and school-wide readings and theater events. Page 127.

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A.R.E. Teaching Libraries

B’nai Mitzvah Library

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Teaching Torah

A Treasury of Insights and Activities (Revised Edition) by Sorel Goldberg Loeb and Barbara Binder Kadden

A teacher’s bible for teaching the Five Books of Moses This invaluable guide for preparing to teach or study the weekly Torah portion provides a precise synopsis of each of the 54 parashiyot, as well as overviews of commentaries and sources, capsule biographies of Torah interpreters, and provocative questions. Over 1,000 unusual strategies help readers analyze, extend, and personalize the text. A bibliography and a thematic index make this an especially useful resource for Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, sermon/ D’var Torah ideas, and Havurah discussions. Teaching Torah

$35.00

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Teaching Haftarah

Background, Insights, and Strategies by Lainie Blum Cogan and Rabbi Judy Weiss

An essential companion volume to Teaching Torah This ideal tool for guiding Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation provides a concise summary of each Haftarah and the rabbinic interpretations attached to it through the generations. Literary and historical analyses, as well as exploration of the connections between the Haftarah and the weekly or holiday Torah portions, make this a key resource for study. Provides an array of ideas for family activities and B’nai Mitzvah projects, as well as Traditional, Reform, and Reconstructionist versions of the Haftarah blessings. Teaching Haftarah

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Teaching Tefilah

Insights and Activities on Prayer

(Revised Edition) by Rabbi Bruce Kadden and Barbara Binder Kadden

A newly updated edition for a new era of Jewish worship . This substantive tool covers every aspect of the Jewish worship service, offering ideas and inspiration for prayer leaders in all settings. In addition to insights from the Tradition, material has been added to this revised edition highlighting innovative trends in worship that have transformed and revitalized the modern prayer experience, including chapters on worship experiences for young children, worship in a Jewish camp setting, Jewish meditation, and prayer through music. Teaching Tefilah

•A086

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Education

A Sourcebook

Editor: Cantor Helen Leneman Foreword by Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis

The leading thinkers in Jewish education today analyze current practices, reflect on the social and psychological aspects of Bar/Bat Mitzvah, provide examples of programs to replicate, address concerns of those with special needs, outline creative family education opportunities and successful mitzvah programs, and provide strategies for teaching trope. Fifty chapters written by cantors, rabbis, directors of education, and scholars. Results of a survey of Bar/Bat Mitzvah educators included. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Education

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Jewish Life Library

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Get one copy each of Teaching Jewish History, Teaching Jewish Holidays, and Teaching Jewish Life Cycle— an entire Jewish Life Library—at a savings of 20%. Jewish Life Library

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Teaching Jewish Holidays

History, Values, and Activities (Revised Edition) by Rabbi Robert Goodman

This comprehensive reference provides a complete historical overview of each holiday, extensive lists of holiday vocabulary with definitions, and dozens of creative strategies for teaching holidays at every grade level, including family and all-school activities. Holiday skits, an appendix of relevant blessings, an inclusive bibliography, and comprehensive resource lists of books, media, tapes, and games help enrich lesson planning while saving time. Teaching Jewish Holidays

•A042

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Teaching Jewish Life Cycle Traditions and Activities

by Barbara Binder Kadden and Rabbi Bruce Kadden; Foreword by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin

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Wired Into . . . These Teaching series companion volumes by Scott Mandel, PhD offer techniques for locating any type of curricular material on the Internet and dozens of ways to adapt online material and integrate it into your classroom. Wired into: Teaching Torah Judaism Teaching Jewish Holidays Teaching Jewish Virtues

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by Julia Phillips Berger and Sue Parker Gerson

This comprehensive resource is invaluable for the novice and the master teacher of religious and day school children and for educators working with adults in synagogues, community centers, and family education programs. It’s 240 pages are arranged into twenty nine chapters tackling six key periods of Jewish history—Biblical, Rabbinic, Medieval, Early Modern, Enlightenment, and Modern—as well as the North American Jewish Experience. Focus is shifted away from rote memorization of dates, names, and places toward meaningful exploration of core concepts including the Diaspora, Covenant, acculturation, assimilation, and building community.

Contents:

This essential resource covers Jewish life cycle events from birth to death, presenting insights from Jewish tradition, quotations to help ground lessons in Jewish text, an extensive annotated bibliography, and a glossary of Hebrew terms. Skits and hundreds of creative activities for all ages help enliven and enrich the classroom experience. Teaching Jewish Life Cycle

Teaching Jewish History

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Introduction An Integrated Approach to Teaching Jewish History Our Matriarchs and Patriarchs Becoming a People: Moses and Exodus Judges, Kings, and Prophets Exile: The Destruction of the Temple Hellenism and Hasmoneans End of an Era: The Last Years of the Second Temple Period The Rabbinic Period The Greater Jewish Diaspora Jews in the Muslim World Jewish-Gentile Relations in Medieval Christian Europe Codes and Commentators: Jewish Learning in the Middle Ages Jewish Life in Spain Jews in the Ottoman Empire Eastern European Jewry Shabbetai Tzvi, False Messiah Hasidism and Other Religious Developments Emancipation for the Jews of Europe Jewish Life in Eastern Europe Early Zionism and the Yishuv Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust The State of Israel Jews in the Northeast and Canada Southern Jews Jews of the West Jewish Religious Life in Twentieth-Century America Teaching Jewish History

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A.R.E. Teaching Libraries

Jewish Values Library

Teaching Mitzvot

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Concepts, Values, and Activities (Revised Edition)

A.R.E’s acclaimed Teaching Hot Topics, Teaching Jewish Virtues, Teaching about God and Spirituality, and Teaching Mitzvot together at a 20% savings. Jewish Values Library

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by Rabbi Bruce Kadden and Barbara Binder Kadden

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Teaching Hot Topics Teaching about God Jewish Values, Resources, and and Spirituality Activities

A Resource for Jewish Settings

by Rabbi Susan Freeman

Editors: Roberta Louis Goodman and Sherry H. Blumberg

Broach sensitive issues with today’s teens. Fifteen chapters on such “hot topics” as abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, and sexuality include a comprehensive overview of each topic and highlight how Jewish responses to these issues have changed over time. Text study passages, overviews of both Traditional and modern Jewish views and attitudes, and listings of related virtues (middot) and commandments (mitzvot) for each topic promote a Jewish approach to grappling with some of today’s most highly charged subjects.

A wide array of renowned scholars and practitioners share their ideas for teaching about God from a Jewish perspective in this comprehensive collection. This enlightening yet practical resource includes ready-touse lessons for preschool through adult and family education.

Chapters include: X Writing a Personal Theology by Dr. Neil Gillman X The Changing Perceptions of God in Judaism by Rabbi Rifat Sonsino X The Spiritual Condition of American Jews by Dr. David Ariel X The Image of God as Teacher by Dr. Hanan Alexander X Spiritual Mentoring by Dr. Carol Ochs Teaching About God and Spirituality

Topics include: X Abortion X Euthanasia X Harmful Behaviors: Smoking, Alcohol Abuse, and Over-/Under eating X Business Ethics X Death Penalty X School Violence X Animal Experimentation X Consumerism: How Much Is Too Much? X Masturbation X Birth Control X Homosexuality

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•A053 $38.00

This exceptional guide offers overviews of 41 mitzvot in six areas: holidays, rituals, word and thought, tzedakah, gemilut chasadim, and ahavah. Allschool programs for each mitzvah and more than 600 activities spanning all grade levels help you implement creative classroom techniques and enrich your students’ experiences. Teaching Mitzvot

•A080 $35.00

Teaching Jewish Virtues

Sacred Sources and Arts Activities by Rabbi Susan Freeman; Foreword by Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz

This introduction to Jewish virtues (middot) provides substantive overviews of extensive text study material for 22 key middot, including humility, truthfulness, hospitality, industriousness and honoring one another. Hundreds of imaginative arts activities (language, as well as visual arts, drama, movement, and music) stimulate creativity development and abstract thinking, and offer opportunities for spiritual reflection and expression with an emphasis on incorporating virtues into the “real” lives of students. Sample lesson plans and retreat schedule make this a practical resource for teachers from grades K through adult. Teaching Jewish Virtues •A045 $35.00

Teaching Hot Topics •A083 $38.00 Hot Topics: A Student Companion •A088 $14.95

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A.R.E. Teaching Libraries

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Early Childhood Education Library

SAVE 20%

A must for every educator involved in preschool and the early primary grades—the full, fivevolume A.R.E. Early Childhood Education Library, including What’s Jewish about Butterflies, Jewish Every Day, Head Start on the Holidays, Torah Talk, and Lively Legends–Jewish Values, at a savings of 20%. Jewish Life Library

$170.50 $136.40

•ECSQ

What’s Jewish about Butterflies?

Head Start on the Holidays PK–2

by Maxine Segal Handelman and Deborah L. Schein

Integrate Judaism into early childhood classrooms in a natural, daily way. Thirty-six common preschool topics are firmly grounded in a Jewish context. Lessons on Food (apples, peanut butter and jelly), Animals (butterflies, dinosaurs), The World All Around (light and dark, transportation), All About Me (classroom rules, friends), and Books and Authors (Denise Fleming, Leo Lionni) provide basic Jewish background and elucidate Jewish values, while introducing simple Hebrew vocabulary, providing appropriate Hebrew blessings, and making a connection to Israel. Includes relevant songs and poems, stories with discussion questions, and a comprehensive resource list. An excellent aid for teachers with or without Jewish backgrounds. What’s Jewish About Butterflies •A085

$32.50

Jewish Every Day:

The Complete Handbook for Early Childhood Teachers

PK–2

by Roberta Louis Goodman a nd Andye Honigman Zell

Step-by-step directions for 25 programs make this threeyear cycle of holiday programming a breeze to implement. Complete instructions and ready-made patterns help your students create quality projects and stories to take home and use when celebrating the holidays. Detailed guidelines help you institute an ongoing, holiday-based Family Education program for young children and their parents. Head Start

•A026

Torah Talk

An Early Childhood Teaching Guide

$35.00

PK–1

by Yona Chubara, Miriam P. Feinberg, Ph.D. and Rena Rotenberg

Unsurpassed for teaching Torah creatively to young children, this guide includes true-to-the-text Bible accounts from Abraham through Moses, retold for young children. A wide variety of classroom activities and discussion questions help illuminate the themes of each story. Take-home activities enrich students’ experiences beyond the classroom. Torah Talk

•A023

An Early Childhood Teaching Guide

Written in a warm and understanding tone, this guide takes the best in secular early childhood education and applies it to Jewish early childhood education. With extensive bibliographies as well as background information for teachers, individual chapters review developmentally appropriate practice, anti-bias education, storytelling, music, Jewish thematic units, reaching out to interfaith families, keeping kosher at school, and much more.

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$32.50

Lively Legends–Jewish Values

by Maxine Segal Handelman, with Musical Contributions by Julie Jaslow Auerbach

Jewish Every Day

Jewish Programs for Preschoolers and their Parents

•A048

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$38.00

K–3

by Miriam P. Feinberg, Ph.D. and Rena Rotenberg

Age-appropriate, read-aloud stories about rabbis and sages, kings and common folk explore Jewish values and themes and expand your students’ Jewish world. Activities for role play, arts and crafts, music, science, and more, plus evocative discussion questions help teachers use literature fully and creatively in the classroom. Lively Legends

•A030

$32.50

Classroom Management The All-in-One Classroom Manager Lesson Planner, Roll Book Event Organizer

Manage your school year and keep all class records in one handy 40-page resource book. Includes: X Teaching schedules X Lesson plans X Student roster/seating charts X Roll book X Fill-in monthly planner X Calendar of important dates in Jewish history X Inspirational quotes from Judaic sources Special reference pages:

3 Student Profiles: outlines key development milestones for students of every age group

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My Jewish School Year

Student Planner and Record Book A planner for every month of the school year. Students keep track of religious school assignments, holiday and vacation dates, birthdays, and special events. Features a mitzvah for each month, along with practical suggestions for fulfilling them.

Other special features include: X ID record, with a place to paste the student’s picture X Carpool information record X Classmate address book

3 Crafting Engaging Lesson Plans: provides tips and tricks

X Autograph page for classmates and teachers to sign

3 Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners: explores how to

X Family page for parents and grandparents to record their hopes for the student’s future

for using textbooks creatively in the classroom

best engage the interests of students who learn aurally, kinesthetically, and in other ways

3 Hebrew-at-a-Glance: offers easy-to-use Hebrew words and phrases, with transliteration, for the teacher to use in the classroom.

All-in-One Classroom Manager Roll Book •146

$4.50

Order a planner for every student! My Jewish School Year •656 10–49 copies 50+ copies

$2.95 each $2.51 each $2.07 each

Complimentary Teaching Guide Online

Pocket Folders Show your students that their religious school work is worthy of attention and respect. Available in three vibrant designs, these folders are an easy, attractive way to organize student papers. My Everything Jewish Folder Look at Me! Folder Manga Midrash Folder

•777 •807 •798

$1.95 each; 5+ $1.45 each $1.95 each; 5+ $1.45 each $1.95 each; 5+ $1.45 each

Hebrew Notebooks: Machberot Our classic bluebooks. Ideal for writing exercises and class notes. Includes an alef-bet chart. Sold in packages of 12. Hebrew Notebooks

•2048

$11.95 per pkg of 12

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Classroom Enrichment

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Storybooks for the Classroom Judaism through Children’s Books

A Resource for Teachers and Parents by Ellen Musikant and Sue Grass

An overview of in-print books for Jewish children, with summaries, discussion questions, and activities. Judaism Through Children’s Books

•A050

$22.50

It’s Too Crowded in Here!

And Other Jewish Folktales by Vicki L. Weber

NEW!

$7.95

Ten Shabbat songs by Mah Tovu. Includes booklet with lyrics. See page 19.

Fourteen songs reinforce modern Hebrew vocabulary. See page 94.

by Barbara Genet

This hardcover picture book introduces Hebrew letters and simple words to young children. Includes 29 everyday objects and animals labeled in Hebrew, Hebrew transliteration, and English.

The New Jewish Songbook Compiled by Harry Coopersmith.

A classic treasury of Jewish music. •A015

$12.95

God’s Garden Modern stories to complement each weekly Torah portion. God’s Garden

•696

The New Jewish Songbook

•60

$16.95

Especially Wonderful Days

by Adam Fisher

$16.95

Wise Men of Helm and their Merry Tales by Solomon Simon

Two volumes of rollicking tales of the lovable, laughable wise men. Wise Men of the Helm •469 $14.95 More Wise Men of the Helm •470 $14.95

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Creating Family Shabbat through Song: Audio CD and Songbook

Shiru Shalom Ivrit Audio CD

An Alef Bet Picture Book

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NEW!

Music to enrich your classroom and your home. See page 68.

Day of Days

Ta-poo-ach Means Apple

by Craig Taubman

Holiday favorites by Debbie Friedman. See page 24.

Each story is accompanied by a parent/teacher page that provides background linking the story with its underlying message and connecting it to sources in Jewish tradition. •850

How Good

Songs for Siddur Mah Tov

Let’s Celebrate Audio CD

It’s Too Crowded in Here!

Music

Sing Along Jewish Holiday Songs for the Primary Grades: CD and Songbook by Rabbi Steve Reuben

Especially Jewish Symbols

Sing Along Songs for the Primary Grades: CD and Songbook by Jeff Klepper and Susan Nanus

Especially Wonderful Days Especially Jewish Symbols

•A177 •A175

$18.95 $18.95

Classroom Enrichment

Posters for the Classroom

A.R.E. Copy Paks™ A.R.E.’s Copy Paks help you keep individualized learning activities at the ready to enrich students’ experience in all areas of their Judaic studies. With single-page formats that are quick and simple to use, Copy Pak activity sheets require minimal teacher preparation, making them ideal for substitute teachers and specialists, as well as supplements to your basic curriculum and for students with special needs.

Modern Israel in Focus Photographs bring Israel to your classroom. See page 17.

Jewish Preschool/ Kindergarten Copy Pak™

Jewish and Me Posters

Torah Tales Copy Paks™ PK-K

Fifty-six black line masters and teaching guide.

Holiday themes for the early childhood classroom. See page 12.

•A099

Exodus & Leviticus

Twenty nine achievement certificates, flexible enough for preschool through middle grades. •A094

Alef Bet Posters

$16.95

Jewish Holiday Copy Pak™ K–3 •A095

$16.95

Jewish Holiday Copy Pak™ 4–6

X New Siddur Primer (features a red wagon pulled by a lamb)

•A096

$16.95

Second Holiday Copy Pak™ 4–6

Shalom Uvrachah Alef Bet Posters, Print Edition (set of 3) •690 $14.95 Script Edition (set of 3) •691 $14.95 New Siddur Program Primer Alef Bet Posters (set of 3) •552 $14.95

•A143

Jumbo Letter Cards Twenty-three mini-posters letters in colorful collages of photographs and art. Laminated for extra long life. Great as wall decorations or fun flash cards. Includes an alef bet chart.

$16.95

Writings (Ketuvim) Copy Pak™

Tzedakah Copy Pak™

$16.95

•A104

Mitzvot Copy Pak™

$16.95

1–4

$15.95

Twenty-five black line masters. Teaching guide included. •A098

10,000 Instant Activities for the 4–9 Jewish Classroom by Marji Gold-Vukson

Twenty-seven black line masters, teaching guide, and suggestions for additional activities.

Prophets Copy Pak™

5–7

Forty black line masters and teaching guide.

The Teacher Pleaser

$16.95

3–6

Twenty-nine black line masters and teaching guide.

Thirty-three black line masters, introductory background for each special day, and teaching guide with additional activities

•A100

4–6

$16.95

•A097

Shabbat Shalom Copy Pak™

$16.95

•A101

Special Days Copy Pak™ 4–7

•A173

•158 $24.95

Numbers & Deuteronomy

•A105

Sets of 24 black line masters with teaching guides:

X Shalom Uvrachah (print or script)

$16.95

•A103

Twenty-eight black line masters and teaching guide.

Holiday Copy Paks™

Not just colorful wall decorations, but dynamic teaching tools, sets of three 22" x 28" Alef-Bet posters are available for:

$16.95

•A102

$16.95

Fridge Awards for Classroom PK-5 Performance

Modern Hebrew comes to life in these 22" x 28" posters. See page 104.

Sets of 25 black line masters for grade 2–5, with teaching guides.

Genesis

Good for You! Copy Pak™

Ulpan Alef Posters

Jumbo Letter Cards

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4–6

Topics and readymade worksheets in 11 different areas. Lessons in comparative Judaism, ethics, God, famous personalities, holidays, Israel, life cycle events, prayers, and more. Ideal for substitute teachers and extra classroom fun. Teacher Pleaser

•A025

$19.95

$16.95

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Arts and Crafts

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Open It Up!

Integrating the Arts into Jewish Education By Peter and Ellen Allard, Aliya Cheskis-Cotel, Gabrielle KaplanMayer, and Gwen Mayer

Sixty-four dynamic activities in four arts disciplines—music, drama, creative writing, and visual arts— weave the arts directly into your curriculum and “open up” the big ideas of Jewish education for your students. An extensive introduction examines the importance of the arts in Jewish life and Jewish education, and explains the philosophy of this unique integrative approach. Not just for arts specialists, this book guides any classroom teacher from “Inspiration” to “Big Idea” to easy implementation with step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and helpful hints. Open It Up!

•A089

by Nina Streisand Sher and Margaret Feldman

Complete and easy-to-follow instructions for 104 Jewish art projects covering holidays, Jewish symbols/ritual objects, Bible, Israel, and more, along with ideas for using them in the classroom and for family education programs. Lists of materials and tools needed, helpful diagrams, and color photographs of each completed project ensure success. •A039

Creative Puppetry for Jewish Kids

$38.00

PK–7

Complete, easy-to-follow instructions for making box puppets and theaters, drinking straw puppets, tagboard puppets, paper puppets, sock puppets, and more, with diagrams and lists of supplies. Includes creative suggestions for teaching Jewish subjects—including Hebrew—with puppets and an extensive bibliography on puppets, plays, and materials.

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Over 100 ready-to-use custom borders, headers, and fillers in a wide range of contemporary styles. Includes both full-page borders and reductions for postcards, mailers, and ads. Big Book of Jewish Borders

•A163

$17.50

The Big Book of Great Jewish Clip Art by Hal Aqua and Risa Towbin Aqua

Over 100 custom illustrations and calligraphy in striking contemporary styles—from hard-edged graphics to loose brushwork with a fine-art feel— are ready to use in three different sizes. Dozens of borders and column headings for newsletters and flyers also included. Big Book of Great Jewish Clip Art

•A093

$17.50

Beyond Clip Art by Michael Gold-Vukson

by Gale Solotar Warshawsky

Creative Puppetry

by Hal Aqua and Risa Towbin Aqua

$35.00

100+ Jewish Art Projects PK–6 for Children

100+ Jewish Art Projects

The Big Book of Jewish Borders, Headers, and Fillers

•A017

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$18.95

Thirty-two black line masters to enliven newsletters and flyers. Beyond Clip Art

•536

$16.95

A.R.E. Theater Library

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A.R.E. Theater Library Few learning experiences are more meaningful than those students create for themselves. The original plays and skits in the A.R.E. collection are exceptional vehicles for bringing Judaism to life through experiential learning and significant student involvement. Most plays can be adapted to a variety of age groups, and can either be staged as theatrical productions or informally presented as readers’ theater.

Sedra Scenes: Skits for Every Torah Portion

The Magic Tanach and Other Short Plays

20th Anniversary Edition by Stan J. Beiner 6 and up

by Gabrielle Suzanne Kaplan

Extraordinary Jews: Staging Their Lives

•A077 $19.95

Bible Scenes: Joshua to Solomon by Stan J. Beiner

One-Act Plays for Teens by Gabrielle Suzanne Kaplan

6 and up

Skits drawn from the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings retell the stories from the conquest of Israel to the end of Solomon’s reign in contemporary language with respectful humor. True to biblical accounts, these short plays can be used in classrooms, assemblies, and worship services. Bible Scenes

1–12

These 24 imaginative plays for elementary through high school students provide serious learning with a dollop of humor. Topics include holidays, sacred texts, Jewish values, and the wisdom of stories. Appropriate for classrooms and assemblies, youth groups, camps, retreats, etc.

These 54 lively and engaging plays (one for each weekly Torah portion) combine contemporary settings and vocabulary with stories that are faithful to the biblical text. Central characters, events, and ideas of each parashah come to life in the classroom. Sedra Scenes

Quantity Discounts on Every Title! 5–9 copies 15% off 10+ copies 30% off

•A022 $19.95

Class Acts: Plays and Skits for Jewish Settings

6–12

Magic Tanach

•A044 $19.95

Parashah Plays for Children of All Ages 6–12

Eight biographical, one-act plays

by Richard J. Allen

(each 15 to 20 minutes long) feature characters such as Hannah Senesh, Bella Abzug, Leonard Bernstein, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Emma Goldman, and Yitzhak Rabin, and provide an effective and original way to examine the attributes of heroes and heroines. These plays are easy to stage either for a full production or readers’ theater, and are ideal as an adjunct to Confirmation curriculum.

These short plays (one for each of the 54 parashiyot) by an Emmy Award-winning author bring Torah alive for younger children through contemporary dialogue and humorous plot lines. Plays are true to the Torah text and appropriate for schools, camps, conferences, and synagogue settings.

Extraordinary Jews

Skits and Shpiels

•A051 $19.95

Kings and Things

20 Jewish Plays for Kids 8-18 by Meridith Shaw Patera 3–12

Parashah Plays

•A047 $19.95

14 Plays for Grades

4–9

by Meridith Shaw Patera

These 30 pithy plays on topics such as Torah, holidays, life cycle, prayer, contemporary issues, and more are adaptable for preschool through high school use and can either be performed or produced as readers’ theater. Perfect for classroom use, at assemblies, for Consecration, Confirmation, graduation, and other special events.

Twenty well-crafted plays appropriate for both elementary and high school students on topics including Bible, Israel, Holocaust, major holidays, folktales, and Jewish values. A blend of the serious and the amusing is perfect for today’s students. Great for classroom, camp, retreats, and assemblies, both staged and as readers’ theater.

Fourteen plays, each 15 to 30 minutes long, explore topics such as holidays, Bible, Jewish folktales, Midrash, Talmud, tzedakah, and Israel. Longer scripts with more characters and multiple scenes make these plays particularly well suited to more sophisticated stage productions. Includes black line masters for 14 individual scripts, director’s notes, cast lists, and detailed production notes.

Class Acts

Kings and Things

Skits and Shpiels

by Stan J. Beiner

K–12

•A028 $19.95

•A038 $19.95

•A071 $28.00

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Parent Resources

Help parents reinforce their children’s Jewish learning at home.

Guide parents to our family web page, which includes an alef-bet chart, a calendar of Jewish Holidays, and Shabbat blessings for the home. www.behrmanhouse.com

Home Celebration Holidays:

Shabbat:

For the Family: Shabbat Blessings This useful and sturdy 4-page folder provides the blessings and rituals for celebrating Shabbat at home, in Hebrew with transliteration and English translation, as well as step-by-step instructions for parents.

Celebrating H.anukkah

For the Family Shabbat Blessings Pkg. of 10 folders •730

This handy and durable 4-page, laminated folder contains full instructions for setting up and lighting your Hanukkah menorah plus all the blessings you need—in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation. Includes the story of Hanukkah, notes on how and why we celebrate, and all the rules for a rousing game of dreidle. Celebrating Hanukkah

•849

Day of Days This CD of ten songs and blessings, together with accompanying booklet, will guide families as they create their own, meaningful Shabbat experiences, enlivened by the original music of Mah Tovu. Quantity discounts available.

$5.95

Celebrating Passover

Day of Days

Organize and lead a stress-free Passover seder with this handy and durable 6-page, laminated folder. All the essential elements of the Passover seder are included, with blessings provided in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation. It’s perfect for those with young families or new to celebrating Passover in their own homes. Celebrating Passover

•848

$5.95

Learn the four questions with iMahNishtanah from Behrman House

The Jewish Holiday Home Companion A Parent’s Guide to Family Celebration

discounts available.

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•566

www.behrmanhouse.com

•727

$12.95

Anytime:

Days of Wonder, Nights of Peace This 4-song CD and accompanying 20-page activity booklet will help make the morning and bedtime rituals of young children into uniquely Jewish experiences. Ideal for preschool and as gifts for parents of young children. Quantity discounts available.

Days of Wonder

•724

$12.95

Generation to Generation Jewish Families Talk about Death

This concise introduction to Jewish family celebration is the ideal book to present to religious school parents and new synagogue members. Quantity Holiday Home Companion

$14.95

$7.95

Produced by Academy Award–winning Sue Marx Films, this 35-minute video is an ideal resource for an adult education session, high school study unit, or youth group program. Generation to Generation

•704

$29.95

Parent Resources

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Hebrew

Family Companions These black-line masters for Shalom Uvrachah and Hineni are now available either in book form, or on CD. You can photocopy from the book, or email an electronic copy directly to parents, so they can reinforce their children’s Hebrew learning at home. Book and CD versions both include transliterated reading exercises for the parent, Jewish cultural tidbits, helpful hints about Jewish culture and Hebrew language, and activities for families to complete together. See page 89 for more information.

The New Reading Hebrew

Shalom Uvrachah Family Companion–Book or CD Book CD

•705 •725

Parents can learn basic Hebrew on their own with this guided instruction course. See page 112.

$21.95 $22.95

•728

Hineni 1 Family Companion Book CD

•144 •843

$21.95 $22.95

Parents can practice online with Click and Read Hebrew or Click and Learn Prayer at

Hineni 2 and 3 Family Companion Book CD

•159 •844

$21.95 $22.95

www.behrmanhouse.com

$14.95

Hineni Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults See page 99.

•789 $19.95

Stories Great stories from our tradition for parents to share with their children.

It’s Too Crowded in Here!

And Other Jewish Folktales by Vicki L. Weber

NEW!

This illustrated collection of eight readaloud Jewish folktales and midrashic stories provides a rich yet light-hearted resource for exploring key values such as self-respect, compassion, appreciation, tolerance, and thankfulness. Each story is accompanied by a parent/teacher page that provides some brief background linking the story with its underlying message and connecting it to sources in Jewish tradition. Appropriate for any background or level of Jewish knowledge, these supplemental notes, together with a few open-ended questions and suggestions for simple activities, can help those who would like to lead children through a deeper exploration of each story. It’s Too Crowded in Here!

*850

$7.95

Three Times Chai See page 59.

Capturing the Moon See page 59.

Wise Men of Helm More Wise Men of Helm See page 124.

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Curriculum & Development

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Behrman House is your resource for professional development and staff engagement. Behrman House Consulting Group Engage your school . . . engage your congregation . . . engage your organization Advancing Jewish Community and Education

The Behrman House Consulting Group has one goal: to build your skills as a Jewish leader within your congregation, school, organization, or camp. Behrman House Consulting Group brings together the best organizational and non-profit consultants to address your most pressing challenges in key areas, including organizational effectiveness, professional development, and use of technology. CONTACT Terry Kaye, terry@bhconsultinggroup.com for more information.

Making Textbooks Work for You

The Jewish Educational Leader’s Handbook

by Carol K. Ingall, Ed.D.

Editor: Robert E. Tornberg Foreword by Jonathan S. Woocher

This handy guide is filled with practical techniques to draw students into the textbook:

X 10 ways to create engaging lessons around a textbook

X How to use the photographs so students connect emotionally to the content

X Adapt lessons for less fluent readers Complimentary Download Online

•A043

$45.00

Resources, Programs, and Experiences for Jewish Family Education Editors: Jeffrey Schein, Judith S. Schiller Foreword by Janice P. Adler

Education leaders of all denominations and philosophies present dozens of successful family programs for supplementary and day schools, retreats, Torah study programs, and more. Covers adult and intergenerational learning, Israel in Family Education, Jewish home ritual, and holidays.

Curriculum for a Jewish Religious School

•A046

Edited by Sheila Rosenblum

By Audrey Friedman Marcus and Diane Samet

Planning, Practice, and Theory

This groundbreaking study defines and examines the critical skills required of today’s Jewish educators. These 54 case studies grew out of a Gratz College study of Jewish educational leadership.

Focusing on six core areas—Holidays and Symbols, Prayer and God, Jewish Values, Hebrew, Jewish Customs and Practices, and Bible and History—this complete religious school curriculum also contains additional material for a summer day camp program. Available in hard copy, ready for your own binder. Use as presented or as a starting place for evaluating /developing your own school’s curriculum. A useful resource for religious school committees as well as educational directors.

Leadership Skills for Jewish Educators: A Casebook

Hardcover

130

Ideal for new and experienced educators alike, this is a critical resource for directors of both day and supplementary schools. Over 50 chapters, each written by a leading educator, cover key areas such as staffing, curriculum development, budgeting, managing diverse populations, and involving parents.

Growing Together

•555 $35.00

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Revised Edition

•A073

$50.00

$45.00

Adult Jewish Education Handbook Editors: Roberta Louis Goodman and Betsy Dolgin Katz

This comprehensive guide presents theory from the field of secular adult education in light of the questions and concerns of all aspects of adult Jewish education, including learning theory, curriculum, programming, planning, budgeting, and educational philosophy. Includes chapters on the history of adult Jewish education by Dr. Lois Zachary and Dr. Meredith Woocher, and on technology in adult Jewish education by Caren Levine •A087

$24.95

A Adult Jewish Education Handbook (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Alef Bet Flashcards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Alef Bet Posters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Alef Bet Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,81 All-in-One Classroom Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 All You Want to Know About Sabbath Services. . . . . . . . . . . 70 The Amazing Adventures of the Jewish People. . . . . . . . . 51,67 American Jewry: Portrait and Prognosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 American Jews: A Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 A.R.E. Early Childhood Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 A.R.E. Copy Paks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 A.R.E. Teaching Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118-121 A.R.E. Theater Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 As a Driven Leaf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

B Back-to-School Hebrew Reading Refresher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Education (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Basic Judaism for Young People. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Beginnings in Jewish Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Behrman House Consulting Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,130 Beyond Clip Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Bible People (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Bible Scenes (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 The Big Book of Great Jewish Clip Art (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 The Big Book of Jewish Borders, Headers, and Fillers (ARE) 126 Birthday Postcards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 B’nai Mitzvah Library (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 The Book of Jewish Belief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The Book of Jewish Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 The Book of Jewish Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The Bride and Groom Handbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Index

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Derech Chochmah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Diagnostic Hebrew Reading Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

E Elie Wiesel: God, the Holocaust, and the Children of Israel 73 Especially Jewish Symbols (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Especially Wonderful Days (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Ethical Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 An Everlasting Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Exclusiveness and Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Experience Modern Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Explaining Reform Judaism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 The Explorer’s Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 3D Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Extraordinary Jews: Staging their Lives (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . 127 The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things. . . . . . . . . . . .58

F Family Companions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Family Haggadah: A Seder for All Generations. . . . . . . . . . . 62 The Family Prayerbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Floating Takes Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,116 For the Family: Shabbat Blessings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,128

G Gates of Freedom Haggadah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 A Gateway to Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Generation to Generation (video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Genocide: Critical Issues of the Holocaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Gift of Soul, Gift of Wisdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,116 God’s Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Great Jewish Thinkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Growing Together (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Capturing the Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Celebrating Hanukkah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,65,128 Celebrating Passover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,62,128 Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114-115 Challenge and Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 A Child’s Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 A Child’s Introduction to the Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Choices in Modern Jewish Thought. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Church, State, and Jew in the Middle Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Class Acts (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Classroom Manager, All-in-One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Companion Siddur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Conservative Judaism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Contemporary Hebrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Copy Paks ™ (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Count Me In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Creative Puppetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Curriculum for the Jewish Religious School (ARE) . . . . . . . . 130 Customized Family Haggdah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,63

Haggadot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-63 Head Start on the Holidays (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Hebrew: A Language Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Hebrew and Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Hebrew Primer for Adults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Hebrew Notebooks (Machberot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Hebrew Reading Assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Hebrew Through Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Here I Am! (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The High Holy Days Mahzor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,70 Hineni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94–99 Prayer Booklets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,112,129 Self Guided Hineni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 A History of the Jewish Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,67 The History of the Jewish People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Hitler’s War against the Jews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 A Holocaust Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 The Holocaust: A History of Courage and Resistance. . . . . . 40 The Holocaust: The World and the Jews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Hot Topics (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54,121 How Do I Decide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 How Good! Songs for Siddur Mah Tov. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

D Day of Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,124 Days of Wonder, Nights of Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Derech Binah: The Hebrew Primer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

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I I Can Celebrate Hanukkah, Shabbat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 I Can Do a Mitzvah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 I Can Learn and Do in the Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 I Can Read Hebrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 I Live in Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Introduction to Jewish History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Israel Mini Posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,28 It’s a Mitzvah! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 It’s Too Crowded in Here! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ivrit Alfon: A Hebrew Primer for Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

J Jewish and Me Holidays, Mitzvot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,12,13 Jewish and Me Holiday Posters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The Jewish Baby Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 The Jewish Educational Leader’s Handbook (ARE) . . . . . . . 130 Jewish Every Day (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Jewish Guided Imagery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Jewish Heroes, Jewish Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Jewish History—the BIG Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,66 The Jewish History Observer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 The Jewish Holiday Home Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,128 The Jewish Holiday Treasure Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Jewish Holidays Awareness Worksheets . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Jewish Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Jewish Life Library (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 The Jewish Mourner’s Handbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 A Jewish Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Jewish Theology: A Comparative Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Jewish Thought Today. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Jewish Values Library (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Journey of a Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Journey through Jewish History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 The Judaic Tradition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Judaism and the World’s Religions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Judaism through Children’s Books (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Jumbo Letter Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

K Kabbalah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Kabbalat Shabbat: The Sabbath Evening Service. . . . . . . . . 60 Kadimah! (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Ketubot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 A Kid’s Mensch Handbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Kings and Things (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Klal Yisrael: Our Jewish Community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Kol Yisrael: The Prayers of Our People . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,90-93

L Leadership Skills for Jewish Educators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Learn and Do Bible Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Learn Mishnah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Learn Talmud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Let Freedom Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Let’s Celebrate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25,124 Let’s Discover the Alef Bet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,76-77 Let’s Discover the Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Let’s Discover God. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Let’s Discover the Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Let’s Discover Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Let’s Discover Mitzvot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Let’s Discover Shabbat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Let’s Discover the Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Let’s Explore Being Jewish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Let’s Learn the Alef Bet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Let’s Talk! Modern Hebrew for Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 L’Hamshich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,107 The Life Cycle Journey (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 The Life Cycle Workbook (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Lively Legends–Jewish Values (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Living as Partners with God. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Living Torah in America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Look at Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

M Machberot–Hebrew Notebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Madrichim Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,117 The Magic Tanach (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Maimonides: A Guide for Today’s Perplexed . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 A Maimonides Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Making a Difference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Making Textbooks Work for You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Manga Midrash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 The Many Faces of Judaism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Meet Our Sages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Midrash: Rabbinic Lore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mikdash M’at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71,116 Mishnah: The Oral Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mitzvah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Mitzvot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Modern Hebrew Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Modern Hebrew Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Modern Israel in Focus, Posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,28 Mr. Iceberg Teaches Hebrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,129 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 My Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 My First Learn and Do Jewish Holiday Book . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 My Generations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 My Haggadah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 My Jewish Journal (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 My Jewish School Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 My Jewish World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 My Jewish Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 My Land of Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 My People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 My Siddur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 My Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 My Third Escape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 The Myth and Reality of Judaism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

N The New American Haggadah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 The New Jewish Encyclopedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 The New Jewish Songbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 The New Reading Hebrew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112,129 The New Siddur Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106-107 No Other Gods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

O One Hundred-Plus (100+) Art Projects for Children (ARE) 126 Open It Up! (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Our Jerusalem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

P Parashah Plays (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Parashat Hashavua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Partners with God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Pass the Torah, Please (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Pirke Avot: Sayings of the Fathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 P’nei Shabbat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Pocket Folders: Look at Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,123 Manga Midrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,123 My Everything Jewish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,123 Posters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,17,125 Prayer Booklets (Hineni). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Primer Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,107 The Prophet’s Wife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 The Prophets: Speaking Out for Justice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

R The Rabbis’ Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Reader: Modern Hebrew Prose and Poetry. . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Rediscovering the Jewish Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Reform Judaism Today. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 The Rhythm of Jewish Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Roll Book (All-in-One Classroom Manager) . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

S Sam the Detective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Season of Renewal Haggadah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,61 Sedra Scenes (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Self Guided Hineni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Service for the High Holy Days, Adapted for Youth . . . . . . . 60 Shabbat Blessings, For the Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,128 Shabbat Morning Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Shabbat Shalom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Shalom Alef Bet!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78-79 Shalom Ivrit: Welcome to Modern Hebrew . . . . . 100-103,124 Shalom Sesame Classroom Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Shalom Uvrachah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82-85 Shuffle It in Hebrew Playing Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,87 Siddur: The Prayer Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Siddur Mah Tov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,68 Skits and Shpiels (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Small Sanctuary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 The Social Action Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,52 Spirit in Nature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 A Spiritual Journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 The Standard Guide to Jewish and Civil Calendars . . . . . . . .72 Storybooks for the Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Student Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,27,41,49 The Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

T Talmud: Law and Commentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 The Talmudic Anthology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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The Tapestry of Jewish Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65,116 Ta-poo-ach Means Apple (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Teach Me Torah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Teach Them Diligently. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Teacher Training Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 The Teacher Pleaser (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Teaching Libraries (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118-121 Teaching About God and Spirituality (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Haftarah (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Hot Topics (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Jewish History (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Jewish Holidays (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Jewish Life Cycle (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Jewish Virtues (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Mitzvot (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Tefilah (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Torah (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Teaching with Shalom Sesame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Teachings of Hasidism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 The Ten Commandments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ten-Minute Hebrew Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Ten Thousand Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 This Land of Liberty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Three Times Chai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 The Time of Our Lives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 A Topical Bible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Torah from Our Sages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Torah Talk (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Tradition!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 The Traditional Prayer Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Tzedakah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tzedakah, Gemilut Chasadim and Ahavah (ARE) . . . . . . . . . 44

U–V Ulpan Alef, Ulpan Bet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 The Ultimate Jewish Teacher’s Handbook (ARE). . . . . . . . . . 117 The Unity Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

W Welcome to Israel!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 What’s Jewish about Butterflies? (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 When a Jew Celebrates/Prays/Seeks Wisdom . . . . . . . . . . . .48 When Elijah Knocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Why Be Different? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Wired into Judaism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Wise Men of Helm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Women of Valor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Y Yesh Lanu Llama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Yisrael Artzaynu (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 A Young Person’s History of Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Z Z’man LaShir (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Z’man Likro (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Z’man L’Tefilah (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

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Basic Judaism Basic Judaism for Young People. . . . . 36 Let’s Discover the Alef Bet . . . . 21,76-77 Let’s Discover God. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Let’s Discover Mitzvot . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Let’s Discover the Synagogue. . . . . . .22 Let’s Explore Being Jewish . . . . . . . . . 23 Look at Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 My Jewish World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The Rhythm of Jewish Time . . . . . . . . 65 The Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Teaching About God and Spirituality (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Bible A Child’s Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 A Child’s Introduction to the Bible . . .34 The Explorer’s Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 God’s Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Learn and Do Bible Book. . . . . . . . . . 26 Let’s Discover the Bible . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Manga Midrash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 The Prophets: Speaking Out for Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Parashat Hashavua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 The Rabbi’s Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Teach Me Torah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Teaching Haftarah (ARE). . . . . . . . . . 119 Teaching Torah (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 The Ten Commandments. . . . . . . . . . 34 A Topical Bible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Comparative Religion Explaining Reform Judaism. . . . . . . . .48 Judaism and the World’s Religions. . . 48 The Many Faces of Judaism. . . . . . . . .55

Educator Resources A.R.E. Teaching Libraries (ARE). . 118-121 A.R.E. Theater Library (ARE) . . . . . . . 127 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Education (ARE) . . 119 Birthday Postcards (ARE) . . . . . . . . . 115 Certificates (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . 114-115 Copy Paks™ (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Creative Puppetry (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . 126 Jewish Guided Imagery . . . . . . . . . . 117 Judaism Through Children’s Books (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Madrichim Manual. . . . . . . . . . . .53,117 Open it Up! (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Sedra Scenes (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Teaching About God and Spirituality (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Haftarah (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Hot Topics (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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Jewish History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Jewish Holidays (ARE) . . . . . . . . . 120 Jewish Life Cycle (ARE). . . . . . . . . 120 Jewish Virtues (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . 121 Mitzvot (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Tefilah (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Torah (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 The Ultimate Jewish Teacher’s Handbook (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Ethics/Jewish Values Count Me In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Hot Topics (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,121 How Do I Decide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 It’s a Mitzvah! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Jewish & Me: Mitzvot . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Jewish Heroes, Jewish Values . . . . . . . 44 A Kid’s Mensch Handbook. . . . . . . . . 35 Living as Partners with God. . . . . . . . 35 Look at Me: I Can Do a Mitzvah. . . . .14 Manga Midrash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Making a Difference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Mitzvah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Mitzvot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Partners with God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Pirke Avot: Sayings of the Fathers. . . .72 The Social Action Manual. . . . . . . . . . 52 Teaching Hot Topics (ARE). . . . . . . . 121 Teaching Jewish Virtues (ARE). . . . . . 121 Teaching Mitzvot (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . 121 The Ten Commandments. . . . . . . . . . 34 A Topical Bible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Torah from Our Sages: Pirke Avot. . . .72 Tzedakah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 When a Jew Seeks Wisdom . . . . . . . . 48 Why Be Different? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Hebrew Alef Bet Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-81 A.R.E. Hebrew Programs (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . 108-109 Back-to-School Hebrew Reading Refresher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Companion Siddur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Contemporary Hebrew . . . . . . . . . . 112 Derech Binah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Derech Chochmah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Diagnostic Hebrew Reading Test. . . . 87 A Gateway to Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Hebrew: A Language Course. . . . . . 112 Hebrew and Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Hebrew Reading Assessment. . . . . . . 89 Hebrew Through Prayer . . . . . . . . . . 111 Hineni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94-99 I Can Read Hebrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Kadimah! (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Kol Yisrael. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,90-93

Let’s Discover the Alef Bet . . . . 21,76-77 Let’s Learn the Alef Bet. . . . . . . . . . . .86 Let’s Talk! Modern Hebrew for Teens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 L’Hamshich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,107 Mr. Iceberg Teaches Hebrew . . . . . . . 88 My Siddur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The New Reading Hebrew. . . . . 112,129 The New Siddur Program. . . . . . 106-107 Parashat Hashavua . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Prayer Booklets (Hineni). . . . . . . . . . .98 Primer Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,107 Reader: Modern Hebrew Prose and Poetry. . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Sam the Detective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Self-Guided Hineni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Shabbat Morning Service. . . . . . . . . . 111 Shalom Alef Bet!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78-79 Shalom Ivrit. . . . . . . . . . . . 100-103,124 Shalom Uvrachah . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82-85 Shuffle It in Hebrew! Playing Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,87 Ten-Minute Hebrew Reader. . . . . . . . 87 Ulpan Alef/Ulpan Bet . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Yesh Lanu Llama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Z’man LaShir (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Z’man Likro (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Z’man L’Tefilah (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . . 109

History The Amazing Adventures of the Jewish People . . . . . . . . . 51,67 Challenge and Change. . . . . . . . . . . . 47 A History of the Jewish Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,67 The History of the Jewish People . . . . 42 Introduction to Jewish History. . . . . . 40 Jewish History— The BIG Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,66 The Jewish History Observer. . . . . . . . 51 Journey Through Jewish History . . . . 40 Let Freedom Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 My Generations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 My People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 This Land of Liberty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The Unity Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Women of Valor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Holidays The Book of Jewish Holidays . . . . . . . .39 Celebrating Hanukkah. . . . . . 25,65,128 Celebrating Passover . . . . . . . 25,62,128 Customized Family Haggadah . . . . . . 63 Day of Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,124,128 Family Haggadah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 For the Family: Shabbat Blessings 19,128 Haggadot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-63

Head Start on the Holidays (ARE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Jewish and Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 The Jewish Holiday Home Companion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,128 The Jewish Holiday Treasure Trail. . . . 29 The Jewish Holidays Activity Sheets . . 24 Let’s Celebrate. . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25,124 Let’s Discover the Holidays . . . . . . . . .18 Let’s Discover Shabbat . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Look at Me: Hanukkah . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Look at Me: Shabbat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 My Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 My First Learn and Do Jewish Holiday Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 My Haggadah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 My Jewish Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Rediscovering the Jewish Holidays. . . 45 Season of Renewal Haggadah . . . . . 5,61 The Tapestry of Jewish Time . . . . 65,116 Teaching Jewish Holidays (ARE) . . . . 120 Tradition!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 When a Jew Celebrates. . . . . . . . . . . .48

Talmud: Law and Commentary . . . . . 55

Life Cycle A Spiritual Journey: The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Handbook. . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Manual . . . . . . . . . . 45 The Bride and Groom Handbook. . . . 64 The Jewish Baby Handbook . . . . . . . . 64 The Jewish Mourner’s Handbook. . . . 64 Journey of a Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The Rhythm of Jewish Time . . . . . . . . 65 A Spiritual Journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 The Tapestry of Jewish Time . . . . 65,116 Teaching Jewish Life Cycle (ARE). . . .120 The Time of Our Lives. . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Tradition!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Philosophy and Theology Beginnings in Jewish Philosophy . . . . 48 The Book of Jewish Belief . . . . . . . . . . 54 Choices in Modern Jewish Thought. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Conservative Judaism . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Explaining Reform Judaism. . . . . . . . .48 Gift of Soul, Gift of Wisdom . . . . 58,116 Great Jewish Thinkers . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 A Jewish Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Jewish Theology: A Comparative Study . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Jewish Thought Today. . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Maimonides: A Guide for Today’s Perplexed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 A Maimonides Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Making a Difference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The Myth and Reality of Judaism . . . . 73 No Other Gods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Reform Judaism Today. . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Teach Them Diligently. . . . . . . . . . . 116

Holocaust Elie Wiesel: God, the Holocaust, and the Children of Israel . . . . . . . 73 Hitler’s War against the Jews . . . . . . . 51 The Holocaust: A History of Courage and Resistance. . . . . . . . 40 Holocaust Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 The Holocaust: The World and the Jews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ten Thousand Children . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Israel Experience Modern Israel. . . . . . . . . . 43 The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt. . . . .28 History of the Jewish People, vol 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 I Live in Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Modern Israel Posters . . . . . . . . . . 17,28 Let’s Discover Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 My Land of Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Our Jerusalem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Welcome to Israel!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 A Young Person’s History of Israel. . . .46

Primary Sources American Jews: A Reader . . . . . . . . . . 74 Church, State, and Jew in the Middle Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Ethical Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 A Holocaust Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Jewish Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 The Judaic Tradition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Kabbalah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Learn Mishnah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Learn Talmud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 A Maimonides Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Meet Our Sages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Midrash: Rabbinic Lore . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mishnah: The Oral Law . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Modern Hebrew Literature . . . . . . . . 74

Law Ethical Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Jewish Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Learn Mishnah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Learn Talmud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Meet Our Sages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Midrash: Rabbinic Lore . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mishnah: The Oral Law . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Pirke Avot: Sayings of the Fathers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Talmud: Law and Commentary . . . . . 55 The Talmudic Anthology . . . . . . . . . . 72 The Teachings of Hasidism . . . . . . . . .74 Torah from Our Sages: Pirke Avot. . . .72

Ritual Bar/Bat Mitzvah Eduacation: A Sourcebook (ARE). . . . . . . . . . . 119 The Book of Jewish Practice . . . . . . . . 54 Celebrating Hanukkah. . . . . . 25,65,128 Celebrating Passover . . . . . . . 25,62,128 Customized Family Haggadah . . . . . 5,63 Day of Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,124,128 Days of Wonder, Nights of Peace . . .128 Family Haggadah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Haggadot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-63 The Jewish Holiday Home Companion . . . . . . . . . 64,128 Let’s Discover the Synagogue. . . . . . .22 Mikdash M’at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71,116 My Haggadah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 My Siddur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 My Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 P’nei Shabbat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 The Rhythm of Jewish Time . . . . . . . . 65 Season of Renewal Haggadah . . . . . 5,61 Siddur Mah Tov. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,68 Small Sanctuary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 The Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 The Tapestry of Jewish Time . . . . 65,116 Tradition!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 When a Jew Celebrates. . . . . . . . . . . .48 When a Jew Prays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Stories and Essays As a Driven Leaf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Capturing the Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 God’s Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 It’s Too Crowded in Here. . . . . . . . . . 14 Floating Takes Faith . . . . . . . . . . . 58,116 The Prophet’s Wife . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,57 Ta-poo-ach Means Apple. . . . . . . . . 124 Three Times Chai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Wise Men of Helm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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