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Join Morah Elana for a video-reading of “Sammy Spider’s First Tu B’Shevat”

Tu B’Shevat 2021 will begin in the evening of Wednesday, January 27 and ends in the evening of Thursday, January 28. Tu B’Shevat is the Jewish holiday occurring on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. It is also called Rosh HaShanah La’Ilanot literally ‘New Year of the…

Join Morah Elana for a video-reading of “The Hanukkah Fable of Little Dreidel and Silver Menorah”

Hanukkah Readings with Sylvia Rouss

Join Hanukkah Story Time with Sylvia Rouss, recorded live at the Hebrew Educational Alliance, Denver, CO. Sylvia reads two of her favorite Hanukkah stories, Sammy Spider’s First Hanukkah and The Hanukkah Fable of Little Dreidel and Silvier Menorah. Story time starts at 4:30 into the video.

Hanukkah as a Flannel Board Story

This is my flannel board story and illustrations that I used when I taught 3 and 4 year old children about Hanukkah. I hope it will be helpful to you with your students or your children. A long, long time ago a mean king ruled over the Jewish people in…

My First and My Newest Hanukkah Books

Sammy Spider’s First Hanukkah was my first Hanukkah book and it was published almost 30 years ago. I have included a new video reading by Morah Elana in this blog. Click here to buy Sammy Spider’s First Hanukkah at Kar-Ben in time for Hanukkah. Click on the link below the…

God and Prayer, a Book Review of Sammy Spider’s First Book of Prayers

God and Prayer Since his first appearance (a very long time ago), Sammy Spider has experienced the panoply of Jewish experiences. He has lived through the entire year of holidays, attended a Bar Mitzvah, and even took a trip to Israel with his human “friend” Josh. In this book, the…

A MOUSE IN GRANNY’S HOUSE

B Cubed Press just released its newest book, Poetry for the Thoughtful Young.  I am pleased that the editors have chosen to include one of my poems in the collection.  “A Mouse in Granny’s House” is inspired by the Jewish folk tales of Chelm.  It’s a rhyme about silly people…

“goodreads” review of Sammy Spider’s First Book of Prayers

Sammy Spider is out and about again around the Shapiro’s family as little Josh is learning different types of prayers….Such a great book that can be pulled out every day since there’s a prayer to fit with something each and every day. Click here to read the review.

Celebrate Simchat Torah with the video of “Sammy Spider’s First Simchat Torah”

For you to enjoy with your children and students for remote learning during the holidays while we “social distance” to protect ourselves and others from the Covid 19 virus. Together, but apart!

Celebrate Sukkot with two videos — Sammy Spider’s First Sukkot and A Watermelon in the Sukkah

For you to enjoy with your children and students for remote learning during the holidays while we “social distance” to protect ourselves and others from the Covid 19 virus. Together, but apart!