I bought myself a month by saying that I was going to celebrate according to the Jewish calendar and now it's time for me to figure out what we are going to do.
I have some great women in my life. God blesses me well. Sherri loaned me a book on Jewish Holidays - thanks. I read it and was calmed. I'm starting to get a handle on the huge amount of information coming my way, and we are going to relax, enjoy this, and hey....get it wrong....I'm sure..
.but we'll get it right as we go along year after year. LOL
THEN in the mail I got two books from a dear sis in AK......Can you believe it? FROM ALASKA SHE MAILED THEM TO ME BECAUSE SHE KNEW THEY'D BE GREAT FOR THE KIDS WHEN SHE SAW THEM!!! They are exactly what I needed to help bring Passover down to the level of our youngest two/three.
I think she got them from Scholastic, and they are just what I needed. Great picture type books for me to read WITH the little ones so they begin to get a picture of what we are about to do. The first one is titled, "P is for Passover" by Tanya Lee Stone. It's an alphabet book. Each letter quickly discusses, illustrates, and describes an element of Passover.
The next book Darshia sent is "The Passover Seder" by Emily Sper. This is a touch, turn, open, and learn Scholastic book. It's darling. It has Israelites who you move across the dry Red Sea, a seder plate that turns, a cup that drips wine for each plague, herbs to touch....
I've been spending some time trying to work out the details of our first Seder. The toughest part is finding a night that all will be HOME.....I've read that some observant Jews celebrate the Seder for 7 nights....so if I can hit one night somewhere around the right time....or we may have to do this without the older two boys....but I'd hate that. I think that the celebration will make big connections for adults and older ones......and I don't want them to miss it.
I have some great women in my life. God blesses me well. Sherri loaned me a book on Jewish Holidays - thanks. I read it and was calmed. I'm starting to get a handle on the huge amount of information coming my way, and we are going to relax, enjoy this, and hey....get it wrong....I'm sure..
.but we'll get it right as we go along year after year. LOL THEN in the mail I got two books from a dear sis in AK......Can you believe it? FROM ALASKA SHE MAILED THEM TO ME BECAUSE SHE KNEW THEY'D BE GREAT FOR THE KIDS WHEN SHE SAW THEM!!! They are exactly what I needed to help bring Passover down to the level of our youngest two/three.
I think she got them from Scholastic, and they are just what I needed. Great picture type books for me to read WITH the little ones so they begin to get a picture of what we are about to do. The first one is titled, "P is for Passover" by Tanya Lee Stone. It's an alphabet book. Each letter quickly discusses, illustrates, and describes an element of Passover.
The next book Darshia sent is "The Passover Seder" by Emily Sper. This is a touch, turn, open, and learn Scholastic book. It's darling. It has Israelites who you move across the dry Red Sea, a seder plate that turns, a cup that drips wine for each plague, herbs to touch....
A few examples: A haggadah (order of service) that you can open. I tried several times to open it from the wrong side. ::snort::
There's a "cloth" that you lift to discover matzah beneath. 
Then you can BREAK the matzah.
Another book that I pulled off the shelf to use is a Tapestry of Grace selection, "Walk with Y'shua Through the Jewish Year", published by Jews for Jesus. They explain the tradition, give you a brief Scripture tie-in, a couple of crafts and a recipe or two.
Another book that I pulled off the shelf to use is a Tapestry of Grace selection, "Walk with Y'shua Through the Jewish Year", published by Jews for Jesus. They explain the tradition, give you a brief Scripture tie-in, a couple of crafts and a recipe or two. I've been spending some time trying to work out the details of our first Seder. The toughest part is finding a night that all will be HOME.....I've read that some observant Jews celebrate the Seder for 7 nights....so if I can hit one night somewhere around the right time....or we may have to do this without the older two boys....but I'd hate that. I think that the celebration will make big connections for adults and older ones......and I don't want them to miss it.
5 comments:
Those picture books look cool!
We have the Walk through the Jewish Year book. I like it. Have fun with your Seder!
I need to hit the stores in the Jewish neighborhood. Passover is a great time for FG and GF diets. :-)
Glad you like the books, Sis! I kept a copy of The Passover Seder for myself. It simplifies it very well for me too! {g}
GREAT! Thanks so much for the book reviews. They are one of the many reasons I enjoy blog reading!
Some friends ours just participated in a Passover Feast of some sort with their small group and another group and I guess it was really interesting and informative.. the reasons behind what was eaten or why things were done, etc.
Anyway.. I'll be excited to read about your experience!
I'll be sure to blog them Cindy - WHEN we find a date that all will be home for the Seder.
Love these books, DeEtta. Every few years I go to the Scholastic Warehouse sale in Orlando. I will have to look for them there!
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