Download or read book Brainteasers from Jewish Folklore written by Rosalind Charney Kaye and published by Kar-Ben Publishing ™. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of Jewish folktales like "The Lazy Artist," and "Cheating the Inquisitor," this collection offers young readers 16 different riddles and stories that will challenge and entertain.
Download or read book Brainteasers from Jewish Folklore written by Rosalind Charney Kaye and published by . This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of puzzling situations and stories from Jewish folklore, concerning outsmarting others, coping with those in power, and learning how to live.
Download or read book The Jewish Story Finder written by Sharon Barcan Elswit and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-08-02 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Crack It written by P. Scharff and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Jewish Lights Book of Fun Classroom Activities written by Danielle Dardashti and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to Jewish fun in the classroom! This celebration of Jewish life is the ideal guide for teachers who want to put a new spin on classroom holiday celebrations, lessons on Jewish traditions, and everyday activities. The Jewish Lights Book of Fun Classroom Activities is full of crafts, recipes, games, and history that will captivate your class and help your students connect with Judaism in fun, creative ways. With over eighty easy-to-do activities that re-invigorate age-old Jewish customs and make them fun for students and teachers alike, this book is more than just kids’ stuff. It’s about taking Jewish education to a new level—one that is both enriching and entertaining. Enhance Rosh Hashanah observance by making a toy shofar. Create a tree centerpiece for the Tu B’Shvat seder table. Explore the Jewish connections to secular American holidays. Learn and teach an Israeli folk dance. However you use this lively guide, you’ll find your class taking an active approach to exploring Jewish tradition and having fun along the way!
Download or read book The Jewish Family Fun Book 2nd Edition written by Danielle Dardashti and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Puzzle Tov written by Peter Weisz and published by . This book was released on 2023-06-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging riddles, enigmas, logic problems and mind-benders, all with a Jewish twist.Jews have always been a puzzling people. In both senses of the word. We have certainly caused consternation and bewilderment over the ages (just contemplate the mysteries of gefilte fish, for example). And we have, by and large, always enjoyed a good intellectual mind-bender.From dreidels to Dungeons & Dragons, Jews have enjoyed a tradition of dreying their kops. And you ll find plenty that will cause you to do just that in this book. In these pages you ll find some classic puzzles, lovingly collected over the years. You ll also encounter brand new ones, created especially for this book. Each contains a bit of a Jewish twist to add to the flavor. But, like they used to say about the rye bread...You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy this book!So strain your brain and try your hand at these kosher conundrums, and if you do well, then congratulate yourself and say: Puzzle Tov!
Download or read book 295 Fun Brain Teasers Logic Visual Puzzles Trivia Questions Quiz Games and Riddles written by Teresa Marek and published by Kewl Active Minds. This book was released on with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We listened to your feedback and suggestions, and incorporated such into this Updated Edition with: • British English for a consistent experience. • Greater international focus. • Answer correction and more likely to have singular answers. • More question in the page. • Mixed levels of challenges. INCLUDES 1. MULTI-CHALLENGE FORMAT - For Variety & Differing Interests/Abilities 2. ALL AGES - Easy to Hard Challenges 3. FUN & HUMOUR - For Hours of Family Enjoyment 4. SHARPENING THINKING SKILLS - in Solving Problems 5. MIND EXERCISES - to Stimulate Both Sides of the Brain 6. MEMORY BUILDING - through Concentration and Focus WHO & WHAT IS THIS BOOK GOOD FOR? With quick games and stimulating challenges that can be enjoyed any-where and by anyone, including lots of novelty, variety, and increasing levels of challenges, there are valuable benefits related to doing word and number puzzles for mental health and cognitive decline. Studies have confirmed that increased frequency of engaging with mentally challenging activities, the better the speed and accuracy of performance of certain cognitive tasks, including attention, reasoning, and memory. While it cannot be said that this book will necessarily reduce the risk of dementia in later life, research suggests that regular use of word and number puzzles can assist brains working better for longer. Keeping a mind active can potentially help to reduce declines in thinking-related skills, and there’s no better feeling than successfully completing a puzzle! STIMULATING COGNITIVE SKILLS This book is intended to activate your competitive spirit, generate discussion and make you think. By doing these questions we hope to enhance your quality of life through exercising the following skills with questions so identified throughout the book. Use Brain Fitness exercises to improve cognitive skills, self-confidence and quality of life. Fitness isn’t just about our bodies anymore, it's about overall mind-body wellness. So enhance your mental well-being becoming Mind-Active! ENCOURAGING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Studies indicate that risks of incident MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) were reduced for those who engaged in social activities and playing games, in both late life and midlife combined. The book’s puzzles are designed to be doable, shareable and enjoyed in a social setting, much like a quiz night at the local pub. Engaging in fun activities may also be associated with better emotional health, that in turn has association with cognitive health. Additionally, challenging activities are a great alternative to video game / screen time for family bonding opportunities, including offering the average person happiness and development. Learning never stops! Whether for children’s brains growing at a rapid rate or adults’ mental health, the brain workouts can help strengthen certain skills, reduce stress and make you feel better.
Download or read book Index to Jewish Periodicals written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An author and subject index to selected and American Anglo-Jewish journals of general and scholarly interests.
Download or read book While Standing on One Foot written by Nina Jaffe and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1996-10-15 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captures the wit, wisdom, and lore of Jewish tradition in a collection of folktales, legends, and literature.
Download or read book AMIT Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Jewish Story Finder written by Sharon Elswit and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2005 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A subject guide to hundreds of Jewish stories, this book's purpose is to help teachers, rabbis, librarians, folklorists, parents, and storytellers find the right story to match their need. It also will lead educators to a wealth of Jewish stories on universal themes for use in multicultural programs for all ages. The stories are numbered for easy reference and grouped in broad categories?for example, God, faith, and prayer; rabbinic wit and wisdom; tricksters and fools; festivals and holidays. For each story, a list of tellings (author and book title) provides numerous options for the story seeker, and a list of keywords connects the story subject categories. Two cross-referenced indexes make locating stories easy, whether by subject keywords or by title. An appendix lists recommended stories for children of different ages, from lower elementary through middle school. The bibliography of almost 200 story collections and picture-book tales gives the information needed to locate a source for every story in the book.
Download or read book Jewish Folklore and Legend written by David Goldstein and published by . This book was released on with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Book Publishing Record written by and published by . This book was released on 1997-05 with total page 1230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rachel the Clever and Other Jewish Folktales written by and published by august house. This book was released on 1993 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Jewish tales from the Talmud and the Jewish communities of Europe, Asia, and North Africa includes versions of "Cinderella" and "King Midas," stories of ghosts and golems, moral tales, stories of the Wise Men of Chelm, and riddles
Download or read book Contentions with God written by Immanuel Olsvanger and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-14 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Divination Magic and Healing written by Ronald H. Isaacs and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1998 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com.
