I will also be at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, New Jersey 07670 on Friday December 9 and the Central Synagogue,652 Lexington Avenue at 55th Street, New York City for Tot Shabbat on Saturday December 10.
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Background on Simchat Torah for Parents Researched and written by Sylvia Rouss Simchat Torah immediately follows Sukkot. Throughout the year the Torah scroll is unrolled and read in the synagogue. The reading begins with Genesis and the story of creation and continues with Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and finally, Deuteronomy.…
Read MoreCurriculum Opportunities
If you are a teacher, parent, librarian or someone just interested in expanding the experiences a child can have with one of my books, you can visit my Curriculum pages. A sampling of activities: For Sammy Spider’s First Rosh HaShanah, you can use a picture of Sammy Spider and ask…
Read MoreHanukkah Origins of Sammy Spider
One December morning over twenty years ago, several of the children in my preschool class were discussing the Christmas displays at the local mall and the beautiful lights adorning the homes of their non Jewish neighbors. There was such excitement in their voices and some even said they wished they…
Read MoreTeaching Children and Literature
In early November, I have the privilege of speaking to the National Jewish Early Childhood Network on “The Many Possibilities of Thinking, Teaching and Experiencing Communication with Children, Co-workers and Parents”. I was asked to talk about the creative opportunities of children’s literature. As I considered how I could address…
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Mitzvah the Mutt Discussion and Activity Guide
I am pleased to share this guide that can be used either at home or in the classroom for my newest book, Mitzvah the Mutt.
It was developed by a wonderful committee of colleagues, authors, educators & friends. Special thanks to Barbara Gelb for chairing the initiative.