Cultural Sensitivity through Hebrew and English Animal Sounds!
Posted by Ellen Bari on 9/14/2020 to
Israel
When Harry met Shula it was love at first sight. Harry was a
nice American boy who had visited Israel. Shula was a nice Israeli girl
exploring New York. The wedding, a tasteful blend of Middle Eastern and
American customs, included a lovely
Have Fun Building like Hillel!
Posted by on 9/2/2020 to
Sukkot & Simchat Torah
On the fall harvest festival of Sukkot, we recall how the Jews wandered in the desert, dwelling in huts, after the exodus from Egypt. Today, we build “sukkot” – our own “hits” -to commemorate that time. A sukkah is a three-sided temporary house in which families and friends celebrate during the holiday....
Behind the Bookcase: A brief history of Miep Gies
Posted by Barbara Lowell on 9/1/2020 to
Meet a Kar-Ben Author
Miep
Gies risked her life to keep a secret. Behind the bookcase in her office,
stairs led to a hiding place where Anne Frank and her family hid from the
Nazis. Once a refugee herself, Miep knew the power of kindness. Her
selflessness,
Kar-Ben Read-Aloud Palooza
Posted by on 8/13/2020 to
Check out Kar-Ben’s read-a-louds! We are collecting videos of authors, educators, and librarians reading books aloud to support distance learning. If you’d like to read one of our books on video, please see our read-aloud guidelines.
Tu B'Av: Jewish Day of Love
Posted by on 8/4/2020 to
The 15 th of Av marks the holiday Tu B’av, the Jewish day of love. There are many different kinds of love a person can have towards others, from familial to romantic and everything in between. We would like to highlight some of our books that
#OneKindAct: Snack and Hygiene Kits
Posted by on 6/12/2020 to
Our #OneKindAct series has been focusing on community-based mitzvot and encouraging families to participate in Tikkun Olam within their communities. We have put together suggested lists for snack kits and hygiene kits families can put together and drop off at local food drives, inspired by the Survival Kit activity from “Green Bible Stories for Children”.
#OneKindAct: Jumping Jenny - Channeling Passion into Mitzvot!
Posted by Kar-Ben Team on 5/15/2020 to
What makes someone unique? Each person, kids and adult
alike, has their own special talents and passions. There are those that excel
at sports, play an instrument, or enjoy baking tasty treats. For Jenny, from Jumping Jenny , it’s jumping! She
Celebrate Mother's Day with Kar-Ben
Posted by on 5/8/2020 to
On Mother’s Day we honor our moms for all the love, support, and care they give us. Celebrate your mother with a mother-related book, and a bouquet of paper towel roses!
Hanukkat Habayit: Celebrate Moving to a New Home!
Posted by on 5/6/2020 to
Hanukkat HaBayit is the Jewish ceremony celebrating moving into a new home. In “Mezuzah on the Door” by Amy Meltzer (make this a link to the book), Noah learns “mezuzah” is the Hebrew word for “doorpost,” and, like the Torah, the scroll inside is