An extraordinary repertoire featuring 28 Jewish nursery rhymes, lullabies, and songs originating from the Ashkenazic, Sephardic, and Yemenite communities are collected by Nathalie Sousanna and admirably illustrated by Béatrice Alemagna. The lyrics in Hebrew, Judeo-Spanish, Yiddish, and Arabic are first reproduced in the original alphabets, then transcribed into Roman characters and translated into English. Additional notes on the origin and cultural context of each song as well as on the Klezmer music are also included.
A soothing Hebrew lullaby takes on added meaning for a refugee family in this visually stunning debut. As the moon rises, a family steps into the night on a journey toward a new beginning. Along the way, their little girl delights in the wonders of nature, saying good night--lilah tov--to the creatures and landscapes they pass. Wherever she looks--on land, in the sky above and even, eventually, in the water below her boat--there are marvels to behold. "Lilah tov to the birds in the trees, lilah tov to the fish in the sea." Then, when their travels are finally over, her parents tuck her in tight, safe and ready for dreams in their new home. This lyrical lullaby celebrates the beauty of our world and the spirit of resilience in a refugee family.
Introduce your little one to the Jewish religion and its traditional songs with this beautifully illustrated children's song book. Kids can read the lyrics, match the icons on each page with the built-in sound button panel, and sing along with the music. Featuring a wooden inlay and sturdy board pages that gives it a vintage feel, this book is sure to delight and engage toddlers while teaching an appreciation for both Jewish music and together time. Perfect for grown-ups share their cultural heritage with their children, this children's sound book is sure to be a family favorite! Check out more musical button books and sound books for babies and toddlers by Cottage Door Press. Please note that audio buttons play melodies only, without a singing voice Explore 11 sound buttons that match the different icons on the pages throughout the songbook and practice fine motor skills Introduce your little one to the Jewish religion by reading and singing along to traditional Hebrew songs. Read the lyrics and then press the button to play the music and sing along. An icon on each page corresponds with the buttons, providing an opportunity to practice matching and fine motor skills. Toddlers and young children will enjoy pressing the buttons and singing along for an interactive experience Sturdy and durable board pages withstand traditional wear and tear for little exploring hands reading over and over again Singing is learning! Singing develops listening and memory skills; important to early literacy for babies and developing toddlers Great interactive Jewish children's book gift to be cherished for years to come! A must for any little boy or girl's holiday celebration and a fun way to learn traditional Hebrew songs. Perfect religious gift for baby showers, birthdays, Hanukkah, and more!
“A beautifully presented book on Jewish diversity around the world . . . opens windows into lives from the hills of Portugal to the plains of Africa.” —The Jerusalem Post With vibrant photographs and intricate accounts Scattered Among the Nations tells the story of the world’s most isolated Jewish communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Former Soviet Union and the margins of Europe. Over two thousand years ago, a shipwreck left seven Jewish couples stranded off India’s Konkan Coast, south of Bombay. Those hardy survivors stayed, built a community, and founded one of the fascinating groups described in this book—the Bene Israel of India’s Maharasthra Province. This story is unique, but it is not unusual. We have all heard the phrase “the lost tribes of Israel,” but never has the truth and wonder of the Diaspora been so lovingly and richly illustrated. To create this amazing chronicle of faith and resilience, the authors visited Jews in thirty countries across five continents, hearing origin stories and family histories that stretch back for millennia. “Beautiful, even breathtaking . . . a Jewish (Inter) National Geographic, wisely reminding us that the strategies for survival of Jews in distant lands may be relevant to our own.” —Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, Emanu-El Scholar at Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco and author of I’m God; You’re Not “This exquisite book is a gift to the Jewish people, dramatically stretching our understanding of ‘Jewish’ . . . A book to be savored, read and re-read, and transmitted from one generation to the next.” —Yossi Klein Halevi, Senior Fellow, Shalom Hartman Institute, Jerusalem
Experience the story of the world's most famous Jewish song, as told by the song herself. In her spare, poetic text, Freda Lewkowicz has personified the song of Hava Nagila and made her the narrator of her own story, known simply as "Hava." Renowned Indian-American Jewish illustrator Siona Benjamin, who is known for her blue characters, draws Hava as a young blue girl in a sari. Follow Hava as she spreads joy and hope throughout the world.
Bim, a housebuilder, and Bom, a baker, work hard all week, and then spend every Friday doing good deeds, mitzvot, and meet joyfully at sundown to celebrate Shabbat together.
