Celebrate Stories of the Jewish Holiday Author:Gilda Berger, Peter Catalanotto (Illustrator) This collection focuses on the eight major holidays in the Jewish year, starting with the weekly celebration of Shabbat and ending with Shavout, the festival that marks the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses. Each section begins with a lively retelling of the Bible story connected to the featured holiday, followed by an explanation of how t... more »he holiday is celebrated, and closing with directions and recipes for making holiday-related crafts and food. This family treasury is written in the Jewish storytelling tradition and is meant to be shared by families throughout the year.
Shabbat : creation of the world Rosh Hashanah : the binding of Isaac Yom Kippur : Johan and the great fish Sukkot : the long journey Hanukkah : miracle of lights Purim : Queen Esther saves her people Pesach : let my people go Shavuot ; The gift of the Torah« less