Family Reads for Jewish American Heritage Month

Amazing Abe

How Abraham Cahan's Newspaper Gave A Voice to Jewish Immigrants

by Finkelstein, Norman H.

Book - 2024

In 1897, Abe Cahan started a newspaper for Jewish American immigrants to share their stories, culture and help them feel at home in their new country. In 1897, Abe Cahan started a newspaper for Jewish American immigrants to share their stories, culture and help them feel at home in their new country. Show less

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She's A Mensch!

Jewish Women Who Rocked the World

by Burk, Rachelle

Book - 2023

Travel through time and meet many Jewish women who have left their mark on history by being a real mensch. Travel through time and meet many Jewish women who have left their mark on history by being a real mensch. Show less

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Do Not Eat This Book!

Fun With Jewish Foods & Festivals

by Kander, Beth

Book - 2023

Learn all about Jewish holidays and festivals with this rhyming recipe book! Learn all about Jewish holidays and festivals with this rhyming recipe book! Show less

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

by Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel

Book - 2021

This book shares the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first Jewish woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. This book shares the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first Jewish woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Show less

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Martin & Anne

The Kindred Spirits of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Anne Frank

by Churnin, Nancy

Book - 2019

Both born in 1929, this story explores the parallels between the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Anne Frank, and the lasting impact they left on the world. Both born in 1929, this story explores the parallels between the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Anne Frank, and the lasting impact they left on the world. Show less

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My First Book of Famous Jews

by Merberg, Julie

Book - 2021

This board book celebrates the accomplishments of famous and successful Jewish people throughout history, from Albert Einstein to Barbra Streisand! This board book celebrates the accomplishments of famous and successful Jewish people throughout history, from Albert Einstein to Barbra Streisand! Show less

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Bring Back the Babka!

by Wolpin, Marilyn

Book - 2023

When Mama's babka goes missing, Sammy, Sol, and their dog Mazel go on a hunt, learning delicious life lessons on their journey! When Mama's babka goes missing, Sammy, Sol, and their dog Mazel go on a hunt, learning delicious life lessons on their journey! Show less

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Apples, Apples, All Year Round

A Celebration of Jewish Holidays

by Bietz, Barbara

Book - 2022

This story explores all the Jewish holidays throughout the year, using apples as its theme and inspiration! This story explores all the Jewish holidays throughout the year, using apples as its theme and inspiration! Show less

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I Am the Tree of Life

My Jewish Yoga Book

by Copeland, Mychal

Book - 2020

This book combines lessons and themes from the Torah with a child-friendly yoga practice, helping readers strengthen their bodies, calm their minds and appreciate the world around them. This book combines lessons and themes from the Torah with a child-friendly yoga practice, helping readers strengthen their bodies, calm their minds and appreciate the world around them. Show less

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Big Dreams, Small Fish

by Cohen, Paula

Book - 2022

When Shirley starts giving out free samples of gefilte fish to her neighbors, the whole neighborhood shows up to enjoy this classic Jewish delicacy! When Shirley starts giving out free samples of gefilte fish to her neighbors, the whole neighborhood shows up to enjoy this classic Jewish delicacy! Show less

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