Confronted with starvation, lack of education, and homelessness, children of the Great Depression, like sixteen-year-old Clarence Lee, whose father asked him to leave home because he could no longer afford to support him, grew up quickly. Many weren't able to attend school. Instead, millions of American children worked alongside their parents, trying to make ends meet. In spite of these challenges, they grew up with courage, a sense of responsibility, and the knowledge that hope can make a difference.
Jewish Feminism: What Have We Accomplished? What Is Still to Be Done? “When you are in the middle of the revolution you can’t really plan the next steps ahead. But now we can. The book is intended to open up a dialogue between the early Jewish feminist pioneers and the young women shaping Judaism today.... Read it, use it, debate it, ponder it.” —from the Introduction This empowering anthology looks at the growth and accomplishments of Jewish feminism and what that means for Jewish women today and tomorrow. It features the voices of women from every area of Jewish life—the Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, Orthodox and Jewish Renewal movements; rabbis, congregational leaders, artists, writers, community service professionals, academics, and chaplains, from the United States, Canada, and Israel—addressing the important issues that concern Jewish women: Women and Theology Women, Ritual and Torah Women and the Synagogue Women in Israel Gender, Sexuality and Age Women and the Denominations Leadership and Social Justice
When her mama asks her to find happiness, Ilana never expected to set off on a journey of a lifetime. While searching for happiness in Times Square, on Broadway and Fifth Avenue wearing her footie pajamas, Ilana makes some very valuable discoveries. She learns that money can't buy happiness; Owning a gazillion things won't bring it; That fame is nice, but it may not result in happiness. And, believe it or not, even Santa can't deliver it. But Santa was able to show her the way... So when she finally recognizes that happiness has been inside her all the time, she learns what to do to let it out. Young readers will enjoy her funny escapades and will benefit from the lesson that changed Ilana's life. Ilana's Manhattan adventures take her from Times Square to the NY Public Library, up Fifth Avenue--all the time searching for happiness. The hardened characters she meets can't help her much, because they can't help themselves. The tale told in rhyme ends happily for Ilana and her mother.
Minnie and her friends audition for and are chosen for the ballet. Minnie sprains her ankle, but manages to provide Clarabelle with enough confidence to dance without her.
All astir about the coming school fund raising and raffle, the animals of Sweet Pickles can't read the signs posted by Zany Zebra who stands on his head much of the time.
Specially created to support early years teaching, this beautiful new words and pictures book is perfect for children learning to read. As young readers turn the pages, they will have lots of opportunities to: understand similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities, and traditions; understand feelings; be sensitive to others’ needs; explore behavior and consequences.
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