Rosh Hashanah

Written by Josephine Larsen

Part of the Holiday History series

Discover how the Jewish New Year began and how families celebrate it today.

24 pages· 530L· AR ~3.5

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Bookroo's summary

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins ten High Holy Days. This leveled nonfiction book for early fluent readers explains how the Torah describes the holiday's beginnings, how and why people worship, and which special foods families eat. Photos, a timeline infographic, sidebars, a map, a glossary and an index help young readers learn the history behind the celebration.

From the publisher

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Rosh Hashanah, including how the Torah explains its beginnings, how and why people worship on this holiday, and what special foods people eat while celebrating. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular holiday. A Take a Look! infographic provides a timeline of the 10 High Holy Days, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the history of the holiday. Children can learn more about Rosh Hashanah using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rosh Hashanah also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Rosh Hashanah is part of Jump!’s Holiday History series.

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