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. A dazzling array of commentaries, anecdotes, poems, and songs enrich the Gates of Freedom service, and the compelling computer-generated graphics add the exciting dimension of visual interpretation. Rabbi Eugene Borowitz's inspiring Introduction sets the stage for the evening drama. All the Passover traditions are explained with clarity and insight. Seder participants will find renewed delight in the Passover celebration, as they experience the familiar rituals and text, and discover new meaning, relevance, and inspiration.

All the steps to an easy-to-lead, 30 -min, participatory Seder.  Includes seder Planning Guide with shopping list, recipes, activities for kids.  Complete your seder in 30 minutes or an hour - it's up to you! Create your own meaningful seder with Simply Seder: A Passover Haggadah. Clear directions, explanations of time-honored rituals, and thought-provoking discussion starters will help you create a memorable experience for your guests. Turn the book over for Planning Your Passover Seder, your guide to creating a memorable seder, including plan-ahead checklists, activities for children, ideas for encouraging participation, and more. Contents: Passover Haggadah: Clear directions for seder leaders Transliterations of Hebrew passages Colorful artwork Optional readings and discussion questions Modern additions, such as Miriam's Cup Gender-sensitive language Planning Your Passover Seder: Plan-ahead checklist Preparing the seder plate Seder table checklist Activities for children Personalizing your seder service Encouraging participation Searching for chameitz Special Features: Perfect for the first-time seder leader, or anyone who wants a short but meaningful seder. Appropriate for families with children of all ages. Double-sided: Open one side for a guide to Planning your Passover Seder. Turn to the other side for your Passover Haggadah. Scan the QR code in the planning guide to visit the website on your smartphone.

Volume One of this two-volume primer program systematically teaches Hebrew decoding through the first ten of Z'man Likro's twenty engaging and substantial lessons (the next ten lessons are in Volume Two). Includes structured Reading Pages for practice and evaluation as well as creative worksheets for reinforcement. Dictionary included in each volume.

Introduces the key concept of the Jewish community through stories interviews and activities.

Has some mishagas been driving you crazy? Bubbala listen to me: go steal your kinder's crayons and pencils. It's time for you to start potchkeying with these fun Yiddish inspired coloring pages.

Piloted by Reform congregations throughout the country, this book is the first step in a program of Hebrew learning for adults. By carefully introducing the letters and vowels of the Hebrew alphabet, the goal is to develop the reader's ability to decode written Hebrew words as well as to ground the learning of Hebrew in the broader sense of its use in Jewish life, ritual, study, and tradition. Each chapter introduces two or three Hebrew letters; through instructional drills and exercises, the reader progressively becomes familiar with key Hebrew vocabulary and its role in Jewish tradition, text, and prayer.

Bring Jewish values to life with an engaging blend of mitzvot middot and timeless Jewish wisdom.

A self-guided self-paced and self-corrected Hebrew course this classic Hebrew primer is now revised and in full color!

The classic narratives come to life for young children in simple words refined by both ancient and modern Jewish scholarship.

A visit to Israel by Daniel and his parents, a Jewish family, is guided by a scavenger hunt.

In this delightful beginning reader children meet Shiri the Llama and learn about her adventures in Kitah Alef. Humorous stories and clever rhymes use a controlled high-frequency 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.

Your students can now explore the Bible as Jews have done for centuries - by pondering personalizing and wrestling with the text.Oo

An ideal course of study before students undertake b'nai mitzvah preparation, The Prophets: Speaking Out for Justice explores the lives of seven prophets and the Jewish values they exemplify. 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 to draw out their views.

CONTENTS:

1. Introduction

2. Moses: Radical Shepherd of Israel

3. Samuel: Reluctant Kingmaker

4. Elijah: Zealous Critic of the King

5. Amos: Faithful Friend of the Covenant

6. Isaiah: Righteous Spirit of Worship

7. Jeremiah: Persistent Voice of Teshuvah

8. Jonah: Runaway Messenger of Mercy

Photographic fun showing the joy of being Jewihs at any age.

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.

Immerse students in all aspects of Israel today meet the diverse people who live there debate Israel's responses to its challenges and begin to develop a personal relationship with the Jewish homeland.

Your young students will join Daniel and his Israeli cousin Rivkah as they learn together about the Jewish holidays.

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 recognize Hebrew letters and to read basic words. This course requires only one or two hours of class time each week.

A delightful brief (12 pages) Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayer book for families with young children.

The Script Writing Workbook introduces script letters in the context of prayer words drawn from all three books in the series. While students are practicing this new writing skill they are also reviewing and reinforcing prayer words phrases and themes from the series. (For example they are asked: "Fill in the missing Hebrew word in script to complete the Shabbat greeting.") The practice is purposeful (students build words they know) and motivational (students can make meaning of the new form of writing and have fun practicing). Can be used at any level—with Book 1 2 or 3 or after completion of Book 3.

Shalom Ivrit 3the final book in the Shalom Ivrit series brings to life stories of spirited young teens at home at camp with friends and in Israel. The new vocabulary including mah'sheiv (computer) s'deih-teufah (airport) pitzah (pizza) and mahaneh (camp) reflects the interests and experiences of teens. Students have fun and learn about Israel as their ability to read and understand Hebrew continues to grow.

Your students can now explore the Bible as Jews have done for centuries - by pondering personalizing and wrestling with the text.

In 136 clear concise pages Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults prepares adult learners for full participation in Shabbat morning services.

Season of Renewalis a haggadah designed for families with children of all ages. Cheerful full-color artwork and inviting design make this haggadah accessible and welcoming.

In a stunning manifestation of hiddur mitzvah?beautification of the commandment?this new siddur brings a heightened level of personal meaning to Shabbat morning prayer, in a strikingly attractive visual form. Mikdash M'at will be a magnet for the learning worshipper, while engaging those more experienced at their own levels. Mikdash M'at has been designed especially for small groups: minyanim, havurot, and learners. Accessible commentary accompanies each prayer, allowing worshippers to explore the meaning of the prayer and its place in the service. At the same time, Mikdash M'at retains the siddur canon so that the prayer service can be experienced by all worshippers. Its liturgy offers many opportunities for both the spirited interactions of public prayer, and the quiet graces of meditation and reflection. The inclusiveness of the commentary, translation, and transliteration invites those who have felt at the margins of worship to explore and understand it further. The artistry of the design appeals to the visual and aesthetic senses of worshippers, providing a new window into the prayer experience for all, especially those who learn and remember best visually. And the visual presentation of objects in several alternative ways validates the notion that the same thing, be it tangible, or a prayer, can be experienced by different individuals in different ways.