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Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Passover by Deborah Heiligman

Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Passover

With Matzah, Maror, and Memories

Deborah Heiligman

Disney - RHCB · Print & ebook · March 14, 2017

The most celebrated holiday in the Jewish year, Passover commemorates the Exodus of Hebrew slaves from Egypt to freedom over 3,500 years ago.

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Who it’s for
Readers curious about how Passover is celebrated around the world
Themes
Passover traditions around the world, The Exodus and freedom, Passover rituals and food
Genres
Passover, Judaism for Kids

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The most celebrated holiday in the Jewish year, Passover commemorates the Exodus of Hebrew slaves from Egypt to freedom over 3,500 years ago. This colorful book explores the many forms that this weeklong celebration takes worldwide. Deborah Heiligman's rich text details the long lavish meals called seders, at which Exodus is recalled in ritual, prayer, song, and story.

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The historical significance of the food at these Passover feasts is also explained, and delicious recipes encourage readers to experience the full flavors of this internationally observed holiday. Rabbi Shira Stern's informative note provides parents and teachers with a historical and cultural background of the celebration of Passover. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Who it’s for

  • Readers curious about how Passover is celebrated around the world
  • Readers interested in Passover food traditions, history, and recipes

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Judaism for Kids91%

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Publisher categories

  • Passover
  • Judaism for Kids
  • Customs & Traditions
Authors
Deborah Heiligman
Publisher
Disney - RHCB
Published
March 14, 2017
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Passover traditions around the world · The Exodus and freedom · Passover rituals and food
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Passover