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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

Coming Fall 2026

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

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!

B’nai Mitzvah students now have an easy way to listen, read, and practice their Torah portion – online, and on all devices.

Today’s Torah: Parashat HaShavua Online integrates technology with tradition, bringing a modern tool to the ancient practice of learning to chant Torah.

Today’s Torah offers easy online access to listen, read, and practice every Torah portion, works on all devices, and is available by subscription in a variety of packages to make it affordable whether you have two students or two hundred in your program. It can be customized for your students and setting, and is simple for clergy and staff to set up.

When facing times of transition, loss, and challenge, people often turn to a synagogue or other Jewish institution for guidance.

When a Loved One Dies is a guide from the new pastoral care

Looking for a new way to enrich Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?

Apples & Honey Press has a strong and growing list of great books you can use for the High Holidays storybooks that also include many important social-emotional themes. 

Apples, Apples, All Year Round: A Celebration of Jewish Holidays

By Barbara Bietz and June Sobel; Illustrated by Ruth Waters

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