God and Prayer Since his first appearance (a very long time ago), Sammy Spider has experienced the panoply of Jewish experiences. He has lived through the entire year of holidays, attended a Bar Mitzvah, and even took a trip to Israel with his human “friend” Josh. In this book, the…
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A MOUSE IN GRANNY’S HOUSE
B Cubed Press just released its newest book, Poetry for the Thoughtful Young. I am pleased that the editors have chosen to include one of my poems in the collection. “A Mouse in Granny’s House” is inspired by the Jewish folk tales of Chelm. It’s a rhyme about silly people…
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“goodreads” review of Sammy Spider’s First Book of Prayers
Sammy Spider is out and about again around the Shapiro’s family as little Josh is learning different types of prayers….Such a great book that can be pulled out every day since there’s a prayer to fit with something each and every day. Click here to read the review.
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Celebrate Simchat Torah with the video of “Sammy Spider’s First Simchat Torah”
For you to enjoy with your children and students for remote learning during the holidays while we “social distance” to protect ourselves and others from the Covid 19 virus. Together, but apart!
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Celebrate Sukkot with videos of Sammy Spider’s First Sukkot and A Watermelon in the Sukkah and MORE!!!
For you to enjoy with your children and students. Sukkot can be observed at home, at school and through virtual experiences. Here are three links to resources and continue scrolling down to two videos. What is your favorite fruit for the Sukkah? An apple? A watermelon? Sukkot Celebrations with Michael’s…
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4 New Children’s Books To Brighten Up The Jewish New Year (JTA)
In Sammy Spider’s First Book of Prayers, “young kids are introduced to daily prayers like the Shema for going to sleep, to blessings for Shabbat and special occasions. Each blessing, explained in lively rhyming verse from the point of view of the friendly Sammy Spider, is written in Hebrew, transliteration…
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