{"title":"Jewish Holidays - Purim","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hooray-its-purim","title":"Hooray! It’s Purim!","description":"\u003cp\u003ePacked with Purim activities for children – cutting, drawing, cooking and all sorts of things children love to do - this terrific activity book entertains and teaches children the story of Purim, and the holiday’s symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shoshannah Rick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54336180519222,"sku":"230-3","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2092\/2422\/files\/i11331.82989.jpg?v=1785304345"},{"product_id":"the-mitzvah-girl","title":"The Mitzvah Girl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than a Purim holiday story, The Mitzvah Girl reinforces the values of charity and kindness... - making it appropriate reading for any time of the year. The excitement of Purim day is felt in this delightful story, as we share in the Megilla reading, preparation of mishloach manot, and Shira’s love for her special Queen Esther costume and gold crown. More than a Purim holiday story, The Mitzvah Girl also reinforces the values of charity and kindness - making it appropriate reading for any time of the year. For ages 5-12\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beverly Mach-Geller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54336181535030,"sku":"203-6 \/ g203","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2092\/2422\/files\/i1168.294424.jpg?v=1785304368"},{"product_id":"purim-goodies","title":"Purim Goodies","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurim Goodies is a beautifully illustrated children''s book that tells about the many assorted ingredients related to the Purim Holiday and the importance of giving. The book also includes a Recipe for baking Hamantaschen as well as a glossary of Yiddish terms used throughout the story! Who could resist the tempting smell of fresh-baked Purim goodies? Kleineh Adella and Groyseh Adella just can’t. And so … they nibble on the torte, dip into the pudding, pinch the mandelbrot and … even though they don’t mean to … completely gobble up the hamantaschen. But when these mischievous young maids attempt to deliver the Purim goodies to the families of their employers’ best friends … oy vey, oy vey, there are only leftovers on the tray! Seasoned with humor, sprinkled with Yiddish words, sweetened with luscious illustrations and a delicious hamantaschen recipe, this book is sure to whet your appetite. Reviews: ''Purim Goodies is the best Gefen children''s book I''ve seen! Looking forward to the others.'' Linda R. Silver AJL Newsletter Children''s Book Reviews Sunday, April 01, 2007 The story is such fun; it will always be appreciated as fitting for Purim. Highest praise for the writer\/illustrator. Amalia Hoffman''s art is enchanting and appeals to the child in each of us! Every page is filled with humor that tickles the imagination: fences with features, houses that smile, fowl and animals that participate and add to the richness of the story. Loved the idea of the Rabbi looking into the Holy books for answers to ''problems''; traditional objects and Yiddish names and expressions interspersed make this a truly Jewish story that my own grandmother would have loved as much as I, as a grandmother, do. Can''t wait to share this with my own grandchildren! Compliments to GEFEN on the quality of the paper and colors both of which make your books so appealing. 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This commentary is framed by the equally fascinating story of the book’s changing interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Segal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54337182236982,"sku":"7801-09","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2092\/2422\/files\/i317089.26064.jpg?v=1785317490"},{"product_id":"a-guide-for-life-through-the-eyes-of-the-book-of-esther","title":"A Guide For Life Through the Eyes of the Book of Esther","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Torah connects the upper and lower worlds, linking the people of Israel below with the heavenly realms above. The Torah is clothed in narratives that allow its holiness to be revealed in this world. The Book of Esther (Megillat Esther) is a prophetic text, written with divine inspiration, containing both revealed and hidden wisdom. All its narratives—like Ahasuerus’s feast and Haman’s downfall—are not mere stories but are garments concealing profound lessons that magnify the miracle of Purim and serve as examples for transformation and personal growth in our lives. Rabbi Moshe Isserles (the Rema), renowned for his commentaryon Jewish law, systematically analyzed Megillat Esther in his work Mechir Yayin, uncovering treasures of allegories and hidden meanings.This book, built on his insights, is divided into two sections: teachings based on the Rema’s work and a detailed sentence-by-sentence analysis of the text. The latter also serves as a study guide for a deeper understanding of the Megillah and can be used to follow along with the public reading on the holiday. About the Author Mordechai Hasofer was born and raised in Australia. He has a diverse educational background, having studied at the Rabbinical College of Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne, Australia, as well as completing studies in mechanical engineering and chemistry at NSW Technical College. He was among the pioneers of HACCP food quality consulting in Australia and subsequently served as the manager of ingredients and food production for Harav Moshe Yehudah Leib Landa, ztz”l, the chief rabbi of Bnei Brak, for 25 years. In this capacity, he oversaw the setup and approval of production facilities and food ingredients for some of the largest food companies in Israel and internationally, including Coca-Cola and Strauss Ice Cream. This role required extensive collaboration with leading international kosher certification bodies. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he is regularly invited to deliver lectures on kosher food production, both in Israel and internationally. 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