Monthly Archives: May 2018
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Before you head off to summer vacation, do some planning now to make the Fall transition smoother.Read more » -
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Read more »Roller Coaster Grandma: The Amazing Story of Dr. Ruth, a new book from Apples & Honey Press, uses the graphic novel format to tell the dramatic true story of Dr. Ruth Westheimer's grit, resilience, and strength for ages 8-12. Roller Coaster Grandma recounts her escape from the Nazis at age 10 aboard a Kindertransport, to training as a sniper with the Hagganah in Israel, through her immigration to the U.S. where she started as a maid, became a college professor, and eventually a television star. Using a trip to an amusement park with her grandchildren as its framework, the story subtly demonstrates lessons that readers can apply to their own lives.
The book was co-written by Dr. Ruth's long-time collaborator Pierre Lehu, and illustrated by graphic artist Mark Simmons.
Mark Simmons describes the process of illustrating Dr. Ruth's life story.
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Read more »Maddie the Mitzvah Clown, a new story from Apples & Honey Press, uses cheerful illustrations that evolve from black and white to full, exuberant color.
Maddie discovers her confidence when she decides to become a mitzvah clown to bring smiles to the faces of Grandma and her friends. Written by Karen Rostoker-Gruber, the story begins with Maddie watching Giggles the mitzvah clown entertain seniors and moves to Maddie donning a red nose, choosing a costume and learning to make balloon animals so she can do the same.
Illustrator Christine Grove describes the creative process of bringing Maddie to li -
Art can spark thinking and learning. Here's an example of art in action, from Make, Create, Celebrate: Jewish Holidays Through Art.Read more »
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Gratitude, or hakarat hatov, is an important value in Judaism, one with a direct connection to kindness. But putting the concept into specific words for young children can be difficult.Read more »
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For learners going to camp, enjoy some materials that are perfect for spare quiet time or during a rainy day.Read more » -
Summer doesn't have to mean a break from Hebrew. Share these resources with students to help keep their language comprehension skills sharp.Read more »
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Read more »What’s the best gift you ever received? For the Jewish people, receiving the Torah ranks pretty high.This Shavuot, explore how to connect this gift to values-based learning
