Mitzvah Magic

Mitzvah Magic
Author: Danny Siegel
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781580130349

Suggests volunteer activities and projects, or mitzvahs, such as making food donations, visiting nursing homes, and singing for hospital patients.

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism
Author: Geoffrey W. Dennis
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2007
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738709050

How are alchemy, astrology, magic, and numerology related to Jewish mysticism? The fabulous, miraculous, and mysterious are all explored in this comprehensive reference to Jewish esotericism-the first of its kind! From amulets and angels to the zodiac and zombies, the "Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism" features over one thousand alphabetical entries. Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis offers a much-needed culmination of Jewish occult teachings that includes significant stories, mythical figures, practices, and ritual objects. Spanning the Bible, the Midrash, Kabbalah, and other mystical branches of Judaism, this well-researched text is meant to trigger insight, spark inspiration, and illuminate one of the oldest esoteric traditions still alive today.

The Mitzvah Magician

The Mitzvah Magician
Author: Linda Elovitz Marshall
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing ™
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1512495832

"One-wish, two-wish, Jew-wish!" Gabriel's magic wand gets him into trouble around the house, until he learns that the greatest magician is a Mitzvah Magician, using his powers to do good deeds.

The Magic Pomegranate

The Magic Pomegranate
Author:
Publisher: First Avenue Editions
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0822567466

Three handsome and clever brothers compete to find the world's most unusual gift. Includes a note on doing good deeds, or mitzvot, and discusses the symbolism of the pomegranate in Judaism.

Teaching Mitzvot

Teaching Mitzvot
Author: Barbara Binder Kadden
Publisher: Behrman House, Inc
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2005-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780867050806

This exceptional guide for learning and teaching about mitzvot offers overviews of 41 mitzvot in six areas: holidays, rituals, word and thought, tzedakah, gemilut chasadim, and ahavah. All-school programs for each mitzvah and more than 600 activities spanning all grade levels help you implement creative classroom techniques and enrich your students' experiences.

The Jewish Family Fun Book (2nd Edition)

The Jewish Family Fun Book (2nd Edition)
Author: Danielle Dardashti
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2013-10-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1580237819

The essential guide to Jewish family life and fun activities at home and on the road—updated and expanded! This celebration of Jewish family life is the perfect guide for families wanting to put a new Jewish spin on holidays, holy days, and even the everyday. Full of activities, games, and history, it is sure to inspire parents, children, and extended family to connect with Judaism in fun, creative ways. With over eighty-five easy-to-do activities to re-invigorate age-old Jewish customs and make them fun for the whole family, this book is more than just kids’ stuff. It’s about taking the Jewish family experience to a new educational and entertaining level. This new editon—updated and expanded—details activities for fun at home and away from home, including recipes, meaningful everyday and holiday crafts, travel guides, enriching entertainment...and much, much more! Clearly illustrated and full of easy-to-follow instructions, this lively guide shows us how to take an active approach to exploring Jewish tradition and have fun along the way. Topics include:The “Shake-Rattle-and-Roll” Grogger Tooting Your Own Shofar The Family Fun Seder “Kid-ish” Kiddush Cup Lip-Licking Latkes Sukkah-Building Basics How to Grow a Family Tree Visiting Jewish Historical Sites, Family Camps, and Festivals The Best (and Funnest) in Music, Books, and Websites for Jewish Families ...and much, much more

The Jewish Story Finder

The Jewish Story Finder
Author: Sharon Barcan Elswit
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2012-08-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0786448237

Storytelling, as oral tradition and in writing, has long played a central role in Jewish society. Family, educators, and clergy employ stories to transmit Jewish culture, traditions, and values. This comprehensive bibliography identifies 668 Jewish folktales by title and subject, summarizing plot lines for easy access to the right story for any occasion. Some centuries old and others freshly imagined, the tales include animal fables, supernatural yarns, and anecdotes for festivals and holidays. Themes include justice, community, cause and effect, and mitzvahs, or good deeds. This second edition nearly doubles the number of stories and expands the guide's global reach, with new pieces from Turkey, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, and Chile. Subject cross-references and a glossary complete the volume, a living tool for understanding the ever-evolving world of Jewish folklore.

The Book of Jewish Belief

The Book of Jewish Belief
Author: Louis Jacobs
Publisher: Behrman House, Inc
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1984
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780874413793

This is a Comprehensive"how-To"and"know All"guide to Jewish faith and values, written by great Jewish Theologian. It contains answers to questions about God, Torah, mitzvot, holidays, festivals, rituals, Jewish symbols, philosophy, mysticism, and more.

Be Like God

Be Like God
Author: Dr. Ron Wolfson
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2012-06-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580236464

Become a real superhero! Learn how to use the powers God gave you to continue the work of creation and repair the world. "We don't have to pretend to use the powers God has given us. These powers are real and they are super! Our God shares God’s powers with us so we can make our lives better and the lives of others better. When we learn how to use God’s superpowers, we become God’s partners— God’s superheroes—on earth." —from the Introduction This inspirational guide for kids ages eight to twelve is a marvel, showing them (and their families) that it’s easy to become God’s partner on earth: figure out what God does in the Bible, then do it! God creates, blesses, rests, calls, comforts, cares, repairs, wrestles, gives and forgives. For each of God’s superpowers, Dr. Ron Wolfson gives kids stories and suggestions for what might be on their own God’s to-do list— the many ways they can use their superpowers to make a difference in the lives of others, and find meaning and purpose for their own.

Encyclopedia of Judaism

Encyclopedia of Judaism
Author: Sara E. Karesh
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0816069824

An illustrated A to Z reference containing over 800 entries providing information on the theology, people, historical events, institutions and movements related to the religion of Judaism.