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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Travel with Kids to Israel? The answer? “Ken!” A resounding “Yes!” Israel is a wonderful place for family travel. This is not a place to “shush” children, many of my friends living in Israel assured me. Kids get to be themselves, and families can feel free to enjoy all that Israel offers. For such a
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As you might imagine, being able to spend Christmas in Bethlehem is a very unique and special experience. In 1999, I found myself on Christmas Eve at the Church of the Nativity, along with thousands of other individuals, literally, from around the world. This is one of the many things that makes Christmas in Bethlehem
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The Jewish High Holidays (or High Holy Days) are just around the corner! I thought I’d discuss a few traditions, and the perfect way to celebrate with children. What are the Jewish High Holidays? The Jewish High Holidays are a grouping of holidays, close together on the calendar, that are considered to
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One of the best things about doing a two-week program in Israel when I was in college was meeting Jewish people from all over the world. As expected, there were lots of Jewish women and men from the U.S. But, many of our program participants came from other places like Brazil and South America. Together,
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