Artfully drawing upon childrens own experiences My Jewish Year conveys the excitement of holiday celebration. The breathless search for the afikoman the delight of dressing up in costume for Purim and the awe inspired by the sounding of the shofar all of the rich traditions and tales of the holidays are captured in this book.ampnbspThe story of each holiday is presented alongside the rituals symbols traditions and legends that have grown around it. Students also learn the blessings and key vocabulary for each holidayampnbspRosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Sukkot Simhat Torah Shabbat Hanukkah Tu BShevat Purim Passover Yom Hashoah Yom Haatzmaut and Shavuot.ampnbspLush illustrations and vivid photographs show the holidays as meaningful milestones in the Jewish year.ampnbspPlayful and instructive activities engage the imaginationWrite your own megillahDecorate a sukkahCreate a hallah coverInventive mazes word searches and scrambles and matching gamesampnbspMy Jewish Year invites children to become proud owners of their heritage.ampnbsp