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CRRL Kids: Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

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These books have stories that tell about celebrations for the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

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Central Rappahannock Regional Library

18 items

18 items

Apple Days

Apple Days

A Rosh Hashanah Story

by Soffer, Allison

Book - 2014

Katy looks forward to the family holiday tradition of making applesauce at home. But will the new baby put this treat on the back-burner? Katy looks forward to the family holiday tradition of making applesauce at home. But will the new baby put this treat on the back-burner? Show less

Katy looks forward to the family holiday tradition of making applesauce at home. But will the new baby put this treat on the back-burner? Katy looks forward to the family holiday tradition of making applesauce at home. But will the new baby put this treat on the back-burner? Show less

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Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

by Heiligman, Deborah

Book - 2007

Describes how the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated around the world. Describes how the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated around the world. Show less

Describes how the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated around the world. Describes how the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated around the world. Show less

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Days of Awe

Days of Awe

Stories for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

by Kimmel, Eric A.

Book - 1991

Three stories from old traditions reflect on the virtues of charity, prayer, and repentance. In "The Samovar," no amount of hard scrubbing can m...Show more Three stories from old traditions reflect on the virtues of charity, prayer, and repentance. In "The Samovar," no amount of hard scrubbing can make the treasure of the prophet Elijah shine, but a housewife's good works bring a beautiful gleam to its surface. Show less

Three stories from old traditions reflect on the virtues of charity, prayer, and repentance. In "The Samovar," no amount of hard scrubbing can m...Show more Three stories from old traditions reflect on the virtues of charity, prayer, and repentance. In "The Samovar," no amount of hard scrubbing can make the treasure of the prophet Elijah shine, but a housewife's good works bring a beautiful gleam to its surface. Show less

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Even Higher!

Even Higher!

A Rosh Hashanah Story

by Kimmel, Eric A.

Book - 2009

A skeptical visitor to the village of Nemirov finds out where its rabbi really goes just before the Jewish New Year, when the villagers claim he goes to heaven to speak to God. A skeptical visitor to the village of Nemirov finds out where its rabbi really goes just before the Jewish New Year, when the villagers claim he goes to heaven to speak to God. Show less

A skeptical visitor to the village of Nemirov finds out where its rabbi really goes just before the Jewish New Year, when the villagers claim he goes to heaven to speak to God. A skeptical visitor to the village of Nemirov finds out where its rabbi really goes just before the Jewish New Year, when the villagers claim he goes to heaven to speak to God. Show less

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Gershon's Monster

Gershon's Monster

A Story for the Jewish New Year

by Kimmel, Eric A.

Book - 2000

When his sins threaten the lives of his beloved twin children, a Jewish man finally repents of his wicked ways. When his sins threaten the lives of his beloved twin children, a Jewish man finally repents of his wicked ways. Show less

When his sins threaten the lives of his beloved twin children, a Jewish man finally repents of his wicked ways. When his sins threaten the lives of his beloved twin children, a Jewish man finally repents of his wicked ways. Show less

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Happy New Year, Beni

Happy New Year, Beni

by Zalben, Jane Breskin

Book - 1993

Little Beni the bear child is tired of fighting with his cousin Max and is very happy to learn that the new year gives him chance to put his mistakes behi...Show more Little Beni the bear child is tired of fighting with his cousin Max and is very happy to learn that the new year gives him chance to put his mistakes behind him and start over. His parents and grandparents show him how old customs can help solve today's problems. Show less

Little Beni the bear child is tired of fighting with his cousin Max and is very happy to learn that the new year gives him chance to put his mistakes behi...Show more Little Beni the bear child is tired of fighting with his cousin Max and is very happy to learn that the new year gives him chance to put his mistakes behind him and start over. His parents and grandparents show him how old customs can help solve today's problems. Show less

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Jewish Holiday Songs for Children

Jewish Holiday Songs for Children

With Dances and Games for All Seasons

by Buchman, Rachel

Book - 1997

Add musical meaning to the holidays. Includes melodies with chord symbols and lyrics in English, Hebrew, or Yiddish. Add musical meaning to the holidays. Includes melodies with chord symbols and lyrics in English, Hebrew, or Yiddish. Show less

Add musical meaning to the holidays. Includes melodies with chord symbols and lyrics in English, Hebrew, or Yiddish. Add musical meaning to the holidays. Includes melodies with chord symbols and lyrics in English, Hebrew, or Yiddish. Show less

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Jewish holiday songs for children

Jewish holiday songs for children

with dances and games for all seasons

by Buchman, Rachel

Music CD - 1993

Music to accompany the book of the same title. Music to accompany the book of the same title. Show less

Music to accompany the book of the same title. Music to accompany the book of the same title. Show less

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Jonah and the Two Great Fish

Jonah and the Two Great Fish

by Gerstein, Mordicai

Book - 1997

First, Jonah is swallowed by a fish, in which he lives in comfort for three days. Ah, but then he is swallowed again by a larger, less pleasant fish. He i...Show more First, Jonah is swallowed by a fish, in which he lives in comfort for three days. Ah, but then he is swallowed again by a larger, less pleasant fish. He is only too glad to be cast out on the shore near Ninevah. Vivid oil paintings make this one work well for story time, while the simple text is inviting to beginning readers. The Jonah story is traditionally associated with the High Holy Days. Show less

First, Jonah is swallowed by a fish, in which he lives in comfort for three days. Ah, but then he is swallowed again by a larger, less pleasant fish. He i...Show more First, Jonah is swallowed by a fish, in which he lives in comfort for three days. Ah, but then he is swallowed again by a larger, less pleasant fish. He is only too glad to be cast out on the shore near Ninevah. Vivid oil paintings make this one work well for story time, while the simple text is inviting to beginning readers. The Jonah story is traditionally associated with the High Holy Days. Show less

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Measuring A Year

Measuring A Year

A Rosh Hashanah Story

by Marshall, Linda Elovitz

Book - 2022

A rhyming book that helps young readers understand how to look back on a year, with happy times and sometimes regrets, as they celebrate Rosh Hashanah. A rhyming book that helps young readers understand how to look back on a year, with happy times and sometimes regrets, as they celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Show less

A rhyming book that helps young readers understand how to look back on a year, with happy times and sometimes regrets, as they celebrate Rosh Hashanah. A rhyming book that helps young readers understand how to look back on a year, with happy times and sometimes regrets, as they celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Show less

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New Year at the Pier

New Year at the Pier

A Rosh Hashanah Story

by Wayland, April Halprin

Book - 2009

Izzy, his sister, and their mom will join in the Tashlich ceremony at the pier, but first he must make some difficult apologies and forgive those who have wronged him. Izzy, his sister, and their mom will join in the Tashlich ceremony at the pier, but first he must make some difficult apologies and forgive those who have wronged him. Show less

Izzy, his sister, and their mom will join in the Tashlich ceremony at the pier, but first he must make some difficult apologies and forgive those who have wronged him. Izzy, his sister, and their mom will join in the Tashlich ceremony at the pier, but first he must make some difficult apologies and forgive those who have wronged him. Show less

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On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

by Fishman, Cathy Goldberg

Book - 2000

As a young girl's family gathers around her during the holidays, she thinks about the meanings of days' customs and symbols. Jewish words are italicized a...Show more As a young girl's family gathers around her during the holidays, she thinks about the meanings of days' customs and symbols. Jewish words are italicized and explained in the glossary. A good introduction for both Jewish and non-Jewish children to these holidays. Show less

As a young girl's family gathers around her during the holidays, she thinks about the meanings of days' customs and symbols. Jewish words are italicized a...Show more As a young girl's family gathers around her during the holidays, she thinks about the meanings of days' customs and symbols. Jewish words are italicized and explained in the glossary. A good introduction for both Jewish and non-Jewish children to these holidays. Show less

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Once Upon An Apple Cake: A Rosh Hashanah Story

Once Upon An Apple Cake: A Rosh Hashanah Story

by Rubinstein, Elana

eBook - 2020

Saralee Siegel will need her 'super nose' to figure out her family's secret apple cake recipe in time to outwit a rival restaurant that doesn't play fair in this fast-paced, magical chapter book. Saralee Siegel will need her 'super nose' to figure out her family's secret apple cake recipe in time to outwit a rival restaurant that doesn't play fair in this fast-paced, magical chapter book. Show less

Saralee Siegel will need her 'super nose' to figure out her family's secret apple cake recipe in time to outwit a rival restaurant that doesn't play fair in this fast-paced, magical chapter book. Saralee Siegel will need her 'super nose' to figure out her family's secret apple cake recipe in time to outwit a rival restaurant that doesn't play fair in this fast-paced, magical chapter book. Show less

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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

by Marx, David F.

Book - 2001

The popular Rookie Books expand readers' horizons--to all corners of the globe! The popular Rookie Books expand readers' horizons--to all corners of the globe! Show less

The popular Rookie Books expand readers' horizons--to all corners of the globe! The popular Rookie Books expand readers' horizons--to all corners of the globe! Show less

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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

by Peppas, Lynn

Book - 2010

Part of the Celebrations in My World series. Part of the Celebrations in My World series. Show less

Part of the Celebrations in My World series. Part of the Celebrations in My World series. Show less

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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

by Rau, Dana Meachen

Book - 2001

Describes the origin and meaning of the Jewish holidays known as the High Holy Days and their traditions and symbols, and discusses how the holidays are observed today. Describes the origin and meaning of the Jewish holidays known as the High Holy Days and their traditions and symbols, and discusses how the holidays are observed today. Show less

Describes the origin and meaning of the Jewish holidays known as the High Holy Days and their traditions and symbols, and discusses how the holidays are observed today. Describes the origin and meaning of the Jewish holidays known as the High Holy Days and their traditions and symbols, and discusses how the holidays are observed today. Show less

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When the Chickens Went on Strike

When the Chickens Went on Strike

A Rosh Hashanah Tale

by Silverman, Erica

Book - 2003

Not a stand-alone book for explaining Rosh Hashanah, but a fun addition for holiday reading. Not a stand-alone book for explaining Rosh Hashanah, but a fun addition for holiday reading. Show less

Not a stand-alone book for explaining Rosh Hashanah, but a fun addition for holiday reading. Not a stand-alone book for explaining Rosh Hashanah, but a fun addition for holiday reading. Show less

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The White Ram

The White Ram

A Story of Abraham and Isaac

by Gerstein, Mordicai

Book - 2006

"I must save the boy." This story of the brave and selfless White Ram, created just for the purpose of saving Isaac, is beautifully retold. "I must save the boy." This story of the brave and selfless White Ram, created just for the purpose of saving Isaac, is beautifully retold. Show less

"I must save the boy." This story of the brave and selfless White Ram, created just for the purpose of saving Isaac, is beautifully retold. "I must save the boy." This story of the brave and selfless White Ram, created just for the purpose of saving Isaac, is beautifully retold. Show less

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