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, why I’ve been podcasting about Jewish children’s literature for 20 […]
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Growing up in the United States, my Easter traditions included colorful eggs, the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, an Easter basket, going to church, and spending time with family. Later, I married a man from Greece and learned about Pascha — the most important observance in the Greek Orthodox faith — and its special Easter traditions. The Date
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What do you know about the colourful festival of Holi? It’s a Hindu festival that people celebrate around the world to welcome spring. Revellers throw colour at each other, and neighbours get together to eat and celebrate the beginning of a new season. Here are 10 fun facts about the festival of Holi and its
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i Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! I always love scrolling through social media during this month, catching a glimpse of how other families are celebrating, and passing down their heritage to the littles in their family. We are a bicultural, Mexican-American family. And one way we love to teach our littles about their Mexican culture is
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Look, we all love Korea for the BBQ, the high-speed internet, and the fact that convenience stores have everything from triangle kimbap to wine in a can. But when you’re a parent, life’s not just about survival—it’s about keeping your kids entertained without losing your mind. And for that one needs to find fun things
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