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Welcome to Israel, old and new, wet and dry, and take a take tour around Israel, to Masada, Dead Sea, Red Sea, a kibbutz, catacombs, shuk, Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem and more. And everyone says shalom, which also means "hello," "goodbye" and "peace." (Picture book)
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Long ago, Shoshi, a young ox, works in the fields for six days, but on Shabbat, the seventh day, he rests. When Shoshi is sold to a new owner, Shoshi plows the fields daily, but refuses to work on Shabbat. When the owner hears his children playing, giving water and hay to the little ox, he realizes the seventh day is for rest, prayers, and giving thanks. (Picture book)
Tip: Story is based on a real person, Rabbit Yohanan who lived in Israel.
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A Jewish fable and Arab folktale, long before there was a city on a hill, two brothers farmed the land in the valley. After a good harvest, the older brother secretly brings a gift of grain to his brother, but the younger brother has his own surprise gift. On a moonlit night, the brothers meet on the hill, and on this spot, Jerusalem was founded. A shining story, wonderfully illustrated. (Picture book)
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Photo story of a special time in Israel – the olive harvest. A young girl helps her family collect the olives, some are preserved, some are pressed into olive oil. And on the first night of Hanukkah, the new oil lights the menorah. (Picture book)
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A year of Jewish holidays, starting with the weekly celebration of Shabbat, from Rosh Hashanah to Purim, Hanukkah, naming ceremony and Passover, plus holiday recipes and crafts. Glowing illustrations bring each holiday to life. (Picture book)
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It's spring, everything blossoms and blooms in the sun, a girl and her mother go for a walk hand in hand in a forest near Jerusalem. Based on a poem by Hayim Nahman Bialik, Israel national poet. (Picture book)
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Solomon’s Mines at Timna, Caesarea (ancient capital of Roman Palestine), synagogues, mosques, Christian pilgrimage sites, Biblical cities and landmarks, modern cities such as Tel Aviv, Bedouin markets in Beersheba, the Negev Desert and Red Sea. A children’s classic, it’s timely today. (Picture book)
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Overview of Israel's history, government, traditions, sights to see in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, the Negev, Masada, Eliat, plus Hebrew vocabulary. Colorful and fun, in a scrapbook style, good for older kids. (Illustrated chapter book)
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Take a trip around Israel from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, along the coast, south to the Dead Sea and Negev, visiting historic sites, amusement and water parks, beaches, nature reserves, plus lots of fun food along the way. (Picture book)
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