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No one can overstate the courage it takes for a child with disabilities to confront the public milestone of b’nai mitzvah. A Different Spirit provides the support to start all considerations with “yes”.

A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful B'nai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities is a collection written by experts from all over the world, including the most expert of all--people with lived experience of disability who share the story of their b’nai mitzvah, offering a compelling body of wisdom and encouragement that is utterly adaptable to individual needs. In chapters organized not by disability but by challenges such as nonverbal, mobility, learning difference, vision, or hearing, contributors share strategies, techniques and ref

From midweek Hebrew zoom groups to remote tutorials, turn-page supplements of our Hebrew materials help teachers keep students literally on the same page. And now they include more online activities, audio-led reading practice, and games. 

The interactive turn-page supplements for all our Shalom Uvrachah primers feature:

• A video introducing each letter  
• Hebrew reading practice for new letters 
• Word-by-word audio for the “Ready, Set, Read” activities
• All reading practice available in both Israeli and American accents 
• A game at the end of each lesson 

The digital supplements are available for the rev

Storybooks and coloring pages provide quick and last minute resources throughout the High Holidays.

Find these and more at applesandhoneypress.com. Also available through Amazon, Bookshop.org and other online sites.

Download a selection of coloring pages here.

Rosh Hashanah

Little Red Rosie, by Eric Kimmel. Ages 3-6.In this playful version of The Little Red Hen, a young girl enlists her stuffed animal friends to help make challah for Rosh Hashanah--"An attractive, different take on a holiday tale."-Kirkus Reviews

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Apples & Honey Press has a growing list of stories for children ages 3-8 that bring Jewish values to life, from Ahavat Tziyon (Love of Israel) and B’tzelem Elohim (Made in the Image of God) to Shalom Bayit (peace in the home) and Tzedakah (Giving Justly).

Ahavat Tziyon (Love of Israel)

• Matzah Ball Chase-Ages 3-6. "This very silly rhyming story...encourages travel, exploration, and learning about one’s heritage." —Association of Jewish Libraries
• Shimri’s Big Idea-Ages 3-7. “Children will appreciate seeing how a boy with a keen eye helps to accomplish great things in this reimagining of biblical history.”— Kirkus Reviews

New from Sydney Taylor Award Winning Authors Deborah Bodin Cohen and Kerry Olitzky

Across the Jewniverse: 180 Totally Random Jewish Facts

How long will a dreidel spin in outer space? Who created the first teddy bear? How big was the world's largest matzah ball? Why do Russian Jews put salt in their pockets?

In their 5,000-year history, the Jewish people have done some astonishing things. Inspired by the Weird But True series and other books of fun facts, this book brings together 180 surprising facts about the Jewish people, culture, and history. These bite-sized info-morsels are collected from across the Jewish universe on subjects ranging from holidays to entertainment, science, pop culture

Today more than ever, we need to develop Jewish leaders who feel empowered in these confusing times. Help your teens do exactly that.

Dreaming Bigger: Jewish Leadership for Teens by Dr. Erica Brown and Rabbi Benji Levy is a stunning resource for Jewish teens who want to make a difference in the world.

Teens have energy and idealism and are looking to make a difference, yet they don’t have the skills. Dreaming Bigger

Apples & Honey Press is proud of its nearly 10 years of work with PJ Library, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation that brings Jewish books to more than 220,000 books each month across North America to families raising Jewish children.

This past year, the following sixteen Apples & Honey Press books were chosen by PJ Library and PJ Our Way for its subscription program:

Here's a step-by-step lesson that uses art as a lens to examine the theme of light.

Have you ever met a time traveler, or a big bad wolf, or a talking bear?

Apples & Honey Press and Behrman House authors have created some wonderful characters and stories for children of all ages. Consider bringing a local author to your school or JCC for story time!