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Dual Discovery

This gripping story unfolds in ancient Egypt, where a cruel abduction uproots an infant from his family and nation. As he matures, the boy's peaceful existence gets disrupted and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The riveting twists and turns of his personal quest coincide with one of the most important discoveries of humankind. […]

Buzz Magnets

Every once in a while, a toy comes along that is so one of a kind, you can't believe your eyes, or your ears! Introducing: Buzz Magnets! They're dense oval-shaped magnets that, for some reason, behave quite oddly. For instance, when you toss them into the air, they pulsate off one another with a loud, […]

Book of Our Heritage

This may be the most important set of books in a Jewish home! Kitov explores the holidays, feasts and fast days of the Jewish calendar and explains their laws and customs. He also adds extremely interesting Midrashic commentaries and insights of great Jewish thinkers and spiritual leaders.This set makes a wonderful bar or bat mitzvah […]

What do You See on Pesach

Teach your toddler about the Jewish holiday of Pesach (Passover) with this bright and colorful word-and-picture board book. Children will learn basic vocabulary while becoming familiar with the objects and concepts that are unique to this special time of year.   Goldy Says: “This series has pictures of babies and objects that go with that […]

A Taste for Noah

As his nursery school class prepares for Passover, Noah is reluctant to take part in making and tasting charoset, the Passover food made of apples and nuts. A very Jewish book with a very human message. Goldy Says: "One of my favorites."

Sammy Spider’s First Passover

Sammy wants to help Josh find the afikomen but his mother reminds him, "Spiders don't celebrate Passover. Spiders spin webs." His first attempt yields some surprising results. In addition to the entertaining story and the Passover lesson, this book helps children think about and appreciate what it means to be Jewish. Goldy says: "Terrific colorful pictures […]

The Mouse in the Matzah Factory

This book teaches a less familiar side of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Journey with a curious little mouse as he travels from a wheat field in the country to a big city factory where harvested wheat is baked into matzahs. Along the way, discover the importance of his role as observer or watcher of […]

The Ten Plagues of Egypt (Hardcover)

A fabulous book to give to children at Passover time. This major Jewish holiday comes alive through one of the Passover story's most colorful chapters, the ten plagues, presented in lively rhyming verse, enhanced by brilliantly colored illustrations. Its also a great learning tool and it is used in many schools. The back of the […]

The Ten Plagues of Egypt (Softcover)

A fabulous book to give to children at Passover time. This major Jewish holiday comes alive through one of the Passover story's most colorful chapters, the ten plagues, presented in lively rhyming verse, enhanced by brilliantly colored illustrations. Its also a great learning tool and it is used in many schools. The back of the […]

Boruch Learns About Pesach

Pesach (Passover) is according to some the most important Jewish holiday. In this beautiful new edition of a children's classic, Boruch (a familiar character from Rabbi Kunda's popular children's recordings) learns all about the special activities of Pesach. From cleaning the house for chametz (leavening) to a complete tour of the Passover Seder, this book […]