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A Turkish Rosh Hashanah

A Turkish Rosh Hashanah

Basseri, Etan
Özatalay, Zeynep

Hardcover

General Juvenile FictionHolidayReligion

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ISBN10: 1962011976
ISBN13: 9781962011976
Publisher: Kalaniot Books
Published: Aug 6 2024
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.37 Width: 8.92 Depth: 11.20
Language: English
A Sephardic spin on New Year traditions--engaging, sensory, and rich in cultural education.

When Rafael and his cousins join their Nona at the bustling Istanbul market, they're not just shopping for apples and leeks--they're gathering blessings for the Jewish New Year. In A Turkish Rosh Hashanah, readers are swept into the vibrant world of a Sephardic Jewish family as they prepare a special Rosh Hashanah seder filled with symbolic foods, heartfelt wishes (yehi ratzones), and a dash of mischief.

From pomegranates said to be sweetened by song to a heroic moment with some very unexpected feline allies, this spirited tale celebrates courage, kindness, family teamwork--and the joyful diversity of global Jewish life. Rooted in centuries-old Turkish-Jewish customs and sprinkled with Ladino phrases, this story brings to life a lesser-known but deeply meaningful tradition.

With lyrical text by Etan Basseri and evocative illustrations by Zeynep Özatalay, A Turkish Rosh Hashanah is a rich and resonant holiday read for families, classrooms, and anyone eager to explore Jewish culture around the world.

A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website.

A Turkish Rosh Hashanah was an Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlights Book and recived positive reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews.

A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website.

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