Title: Under The
Sabbath Lamp
Author: Michael Herman
Illustrations: Alida
Massari
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing
ISBN: 9781512408430
Review:
Izzy and Olivia’s family
are new to the neighborhood. Every Friday evening, they are invited to a
different family’s home. They light Shabbat candles, enjoy festive meals and
sing songs. The girls thought it was time to invite these families to their
home for Shabbat dinner. But when the families arrived everyone noticed they
didn’t have Shabbat candles. Instead they used a shiny brass chandelier shaped
like a star. Do you think they were still able to celebrate Shabbat?
Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath,
begins every Friday night and ends when three stars appear in the sky on
Saturday night. It is a time of rest, joy and family celebration. Shabbat is
welcomed by lighting candles and saying blessings over wine and challah. Young
readers will learn about Jewish culture and enjoy the cheerful illustrations.
This is a great read for beginners. Parents and teachers can use this tool to
teach this Jewish holiday.
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