Slow Down, Shoshi!
It's Shabbat in Uganda
Kalaniot Books · Print & ebook · September 16, 2025
Shoshi and her grandfather bring their coffee crop to the local market in Uganda.
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- Who it’s for
- Follow Shoshi and her grandfather from Uganda’s coffee market toward a family Shabbat dinner.
- Themes
- Shabbat traditions, Jewish community, Savoring community
- Pacing
- Mixed
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Shoshi and her grandfather bring their coffee crop to the local market in Uganda. But will they get everything they need in time for Shabbat? A joyful celebration of the Abayudaya Jewish community and their traditions. “Hurry up Jajja,” Shoshi urges her grandfather on as they travel to bring their coffee crop to the local market in Uganda. But in her rush will she remember to buy everything the family needs for their Shabbat dinner?
Continue reading
At the end of the day Shoshi realizes that the true beauty in this weekly celebration can be found in taking the time to savor community.
Coffee Market to Shabbat
Follow Shoshi and her grandfather from Uganda’s coffee market toward a family Shabbat dinner.
Come here for
- Shoshi and her grandfather bringing their coffee crop to market in Uganda
- A Shabbat dinner shaped by family and community
Expect
- A celebration of the Abayudaya Jewish community and its traditions
- A reminder to take time with community
Where it sits
| Jewish Religious Stories | 88% |
|---|---|
| Grandparent Stories | 33% |
| Religious Holiday Stories | 30% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Stories Set in Africa
- Jewish Religious Stories
- Faith & Religion
- Authors
- Shoshana Nambi
- Publisher
- Kalaniot Books
- Published
- September 16, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Shabbat traditions · Jewish community · Savoring community
- Reading lane
- Stories Set in Africa