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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

The authors who created Pirke Avot: A Modern Commentary on Jewish Ethics and Mishlei: A Commentary on Proverbs have worked together again to bring you a contemporary, gender-sensitive translation of Ecclesiastes. Using the classical commentaries of Rashi, Ibn Ezra, and others, as well as modern critical scholarship, the authors have produced a line-by-line translation and commentary to accompany the Hebrew text. Related essays and gleanings from other sources are also provided. The book of Ecclesiastes, located in the K'tuvim section of the Tanach, contains both well known and quizzical texts, including the statements "to every thing there is a season" and that, concerning life, "all is vanity." The question remains for us: How can we find meaning for our lives today in this ancient text of wisdom literature? Ideally suited for both individual reflection and adult education, Kohelet: A Modern Commentary on Ecclesiastes is a thoughtful and modern translation for all to read.

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

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

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.

For students who need additional reading practice or an enriched reading experience.Coordinated with the Derech Binah text this workbook includes selected prayer readings from the Shabbat Morning Service.

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.

Thousands of adults across America have learned Hebrew with Aleph Isn't Tough and Aleph Isn't Enough. The newest book in this highly successful series, Bet Is for B'reishit, will take students to the next level of Hebrew literacy. Rabbi and educator Linda Motzkin, in consultation with the UAHC Hebrew Literacy Task Force, uses her tried-and-true methods to build upon the knowledge developed in books 1 and 2. Students expand their vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills by translating prayer book and biblical texts. Each chapter provides a range of different translations of Torah texts for comparison. Extra enrichment material, such as commentary on the Torah selections, is provided as well. This combination of exercises and stimulating content is the key to the success of the UAHC Hebrew for Adults series. Bet Is for B'reishit challenges students to learn while providing interesting subject matter to keep them motivated. With additional resources like a full glossary, verb lists, and grammar charts, Bet Is for B'reishit is the next step for any adult on the path to becoming a Hebrew-literate Jew.

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Discusses the significance and the customs of various Jewish holidays including Sukkot, Purim, and Yom Hashoah. Provides activities and crafts for each holiday.

Color the creatures of the Bible!