I’m Heidi Rabinowitz and I am so happy to be Jewish. The beautiful and varied customs, the focus on deep thought and learning, and the historical connections going back over the centuries, all bring me joy. That’s why I’ve dedicated my career to synagogue librarianship and why I’ve been podcasting about Jewish children’s literature for […]
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Egypt is surely on the top of most people’s bucket list. Few countries of the world have a rich heritage background, and even richer cultural history. Egypt is a unique fusion of art, culture, as well as a little mystery. These attributes make it the most popular setting for all of those adventure movies in
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Ramadan is the month of fasting for Muslims all over the world. Since Muslims follow the Lunar Calendar (called the Hijri Calendar), this year Ramadan falls in March, (1st-30th March 2025) and that’s just around the corner! So, this post is about preparing your children for fasting and how to go about it step by
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Middle Grade Mystery Book Review Hannah Edwards: Secrets of Riverway by Ashley Hards is part ghost story, part Nancy Drew mystery, part Diary of a Wimpy Kid. This fun read offers a fresh perspective to the middle grade mystery. A key aspect to this fresh approach is our neurodivergent protagonist, Hannah. In the book, she
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Every winter my grandmother used to place jars filled with dry fruits in different places around the house. She made sure our ears were covered and feet were warm. Oiling our hair regularly was a must for her, too. Now that I am a mother, I am following some of these same rituals. I swear by her homemade
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