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62) Hanukkah moon
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When Isobel is invited to spend Hanukkah with Aunt Luisa, she is apprehensive at first but discovers a joyous event filled with many wonderful surprises.
63) Diwali
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A simple introduction to the customs and traditions connected with the Hindu celebration of Diwali.
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"The Month of Ramadan is coming! Hamza and Aliya are excited to decorate their home, make new resolutions and bake scrumptious, nutritious recipes with their Mama and Baba. One afternoon, Mama falls asleep after preparing food to share with the neighbors, but she forgets to make dessert! Can Hamza and Aliya surprise their Mama with a delicious and nutritious dessert before she wakes up? Who will they call for help, and what special ingredients will...
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From the Publisher: What does it mean to be a Jew? How does one begin to answer so extensive a question? In this insightful and completely updated tome, esteemed rabbi and bestselling author Joseph Telushkin helps answer the question of what it means to be a Jew, in the largest sense. Widely recognized as one of the most respected and indispensable reference books on Jewish life, culture, tradition, and religion, Jewish Literacy covers every essential...
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"A tenured professor of Eastern Religions and novelist accustomed to vigorous health receives a terminal diagnosis in the winter between terms, and by summer, his cancer has run its course. In between, he takes to his keyboard to plumb the foundations of all the Buddhist teachings and meditation he has spent a lifetime pursuing, to see how much has really penetrated his being. In this book, readers can join his journey of traversing the gap between...
73) Ramadan
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An introduction to Islamic observances during the month of Ramadan and the subsequent festival of Eid-al-Fitr.
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"Having guests and being able to host a visitor is a great honor for a Muslim. There are many akhlaqi guidelines on both how to be a guest and how to host a guest. If followed, these guidelines can create an honored and holy relationship that has great blessings for both individuals."--Amazon.com
78) Matzo frogs
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As an act of kindness, or mitzva, six Jewish frogs secretly prepare a delicious pot of matzo ball soup for Minnie Feinsilver's Shabbat dinner. Includes recipe.
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After learning about the Jewish tradition of tzedakah boxes, Dalia shares her knowledge with her younger brother, Yossi, by telling him what her savings can help to provide for someone in need. Includes a note about the history and customs of tzedakah boxes.