The Story of Shabbat

By Molly Cone

Book Overview

It is Friday evening, and the sun is about to set. If you are Jewish, you are probably getting ready to light candles, say blessings, and eat delicious food. What is the special occasion? It is the Sabbath, or the Day of Rest. The bible tells how God created the world in six days, and on the seventh day God rested. This day was called the Sabbath. Molly Cone's clear, informative text and Emily Lisker's warm paintings present the cultural and historical origins of the Sabbath and the many meaningful traditions that are still practiced today. Instructions for making your own challah bread and challah cover round out this celebration of a very special day of thanks, rest, and renewal.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060279443
• ISBN13: 9780060279448
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Collins
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Why the Jewish Sabbath is special

This informative book tells how the Jewish Sabbath, called Shabbat, originated. It also tells how it has been celebrated at different times and how to celebrate it now. The new illustrations by Emily Lisker include even more Jewish traditions. They are bright and clear paintings, acrylics on canvas. At the end there is a recipe for challah and instructions on how to make a challah cover.This is a very good book for children who are Jewish or who want to learn more about the Jewish Sabbath.