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A Russian American boy searches for his identity, true friends, and above all, tickets to see the Mets win the World Series in this heartfelt novel from Margaret Gurevich. It's 1986, and thirteen-year-old Yasha Reznik doesn’t understand why his parents moved them all from his Russian community...

What a happy day! Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name. But—not yet!—his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony! So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until … At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name.

"Why are you crying?" Sophie asks the imaginary monster in her closet. "You're not afraid of me anymore," the monster says. "No one else can see or hear me. I need a new job." He follows Sophie to breakfast, out to Bubbe and Zayde's car, and to the shul. At synagogue, Bubbe helps lead the service. "She's kvelling," Sophie says to the monster. "I want to kvell," he says, and they join in the singing. Then Sophie uses her imagination to write a story about her monster.

A family of bears is getting ready for the Passover seder, preparing all the items for the seder plate. When the time comes in the seder for hiding the afikomen, Grandma breaks the middle matzah into two pieces. She hides the bigger piece, the afikomen, that the kids will eagerly search for later in the seder. It's a good thing one little bear has turned his toy elephant into an Afiko-Sniffer! The invention sniffs out apples in a bowl, eggs in the fridge, and horseradish in the pantry, but can it help find the afikomen?

Hanukkah Hugs shares magical stories for all the family to enjoy. There are eight heart-warming stories, one for each night of Hanukkah. This easy-to-understand children's book tells the story of Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday that celebrates the victory of the Maccabees and the miracle of light. Learn about the symbols and traditions associated with Hanukkah, with a little magic added to the stories!

Velociraptor, stegosaurus, pterodactyl, menorahsaurus! Come celebrate the miracles of Hanukkah at this dinosaur Hanukkah party, where your favorite Triassic and Jurassic reptiles light the menorah and enjoy their favorite Hanukkah foods. You might just find some prehistoric inspiration for your own Hanukkah celebration!

Shaindy Goodman feels awkward, overlooked. Across the street and in another league, elegant Gayil lives the life of a queen bee: gorgeous, liked and admired, the perfect Bais Yaakov Middle School girl. Even her school uniform looks chic. So it’s more than a shock when Shaindy sees Gayil in the window looking at her and holding a sign with five little words: want to know a secret? Gayil’s found a way to break into their school after hours and asks Shaindy to help pull off a series of harmless pranks in their classroom. But mischief soon becomes malice.

Now a hit Netflix film! Stacy Friedman is getting ready for one of the most important events of her young life - her bat mitzvah. All she wants is the perfect dress to wear, her friends by her side, and her biggest crush ever, Andy Goldfarb, to dance with her (and maybe even make out with her on...

A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST A groundbreaking, action-packed, and ultimately uplifting adventure that intertwines elements of Jewish mythology with an unflinching examination of the impacts of transphobia, from Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff. “Rare and beautiful—a novel that combines...

In this poignant tribute to grandparents everywhere, a grandfather reflects on his loving relationship with his three grandchildren. This story beautifully captures how love can make anyone "the greatest" in someone's eyes. A NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR From Newbery Honor author Veera Hiranandani...

David had always wanted to eat dessert first. On all other nights, he would have to wait until the end of the meal before he could have his chocolate cake. But this night is different. There may not be chocolate cake, but this night is full of yummy surprises. Join David as he finds out all the things that make this night different from all other nights.

Welcome to Passover, a Jewish holiday that has been celebrated for thousands of years. The heart of Passover is the seder—a meal full of rituals, special foods, and songs—where we gather together to retell the story of the Exodus, when the Jewish people achieved freedom from Egypt.

What if pets’ missions in this world are to help human beings to bring Heaven down to Earth? Have you ever wondered why our furry companions seem to be communicating with us? “The Disguised Blessing, a Jewish Adventure For All Ages” is a multicultural approach to a Jewish family who struggles to keep their religious observance and traditions in a remote location.

Finn and Ezra’s bar mitzvah weekend takes on a Groundhog Day twist in this hilarious and magical middle grade novel from Joshua S. Levy. Winner of a National Jewish Book Award and a Sydney Taylor Honor Book! Finn and Ezra don’t have a lot in common—except, of course, that they’re trapped...

Benji Zeb has to balance preparing for his bar mitzvah, his feelings for a school bully, and being a werewolf in this heartfelt, coming-of-age novel for middle-grade readers. For fans of Don't Want to Be Your Monster and Too Bright to See. Benji Zeb has a lot going on. He has a lot of studying...

בבית של מאשה יש חדר מיוחד מלא בספרים, בדפים ובפתקים ואפשר למצוא בו גם בדים וחוטים צבעוניים. יעלי קוראת לו חדר הפלאות של סבתא מאשה. יום אחד, כשיעלי ישבה עם סבתא מאשה בחדר הפלאות, משב רוח חדר מבעד לחלון ופיזר לכל עֵבֶר את הפתקים שעל שולחן העבודה. יעלי מיהרה לאסוף את הפתקים וניסתה לקרוא אותם. המילים בהם היו כתובות בשפה סודית, שפת סתרים. מהי השפה הסודית של סבתא מאשה? מדוע יש לסבתא של יעלי שפת סתרים?

כשאבא סידר את המגרות התגלה כובע שחור וגדול. האם זה כובע קסמים? האם הכובע מסוכן?

In this novel for middle listeners, twelve-year-old Evie befriends a boy who is grieving the loss of both his parents.

It's Friday, and little Ruby gets to spend the day with her great-grandma, Tata. Together, they go for a walk with Ruby's grandma, Yaya. They take a nap. They read books. The whole family gathers for Shabbat dinner, and Ruby gets to eat a delicious piece of challah bread. Best of all, throughout the day, Tata tells Ruby funny, fantastical stories that come from her dreams, in which she soars on a giant blueberry bird, or dances right on top of the dinner table.

Two thousand years ago, a ship sailed east, alone on an endless sea. The people onboard were fleeing the same war that the Maccabees fought in the ancient land of Israel. They took with them their faith and their traditions, knowing they would sail for more than a year. When a great storm crushed their boat on the shores of India, only a few survived. Some say the prophet Elijah plucked them from the sea. But they were welcomed by the people of the new land. They survived and adapted, with new spices for their food and new clothing and culture to borrow, but never strayed from their faith.