Sunday Stories Plus

During Sunday Stories, January 27, Ohavi Zedek Kitah Alef teacher Michal Eakin, asked me to bring the boker tov / lila tov (good morning / good night) door hanging craft to her class.  This fun craft was designed by the PJ Library to complement the book Boker Tov Good Morning by Rabbi Joe Black.  Students enjoyed painting and beading their door hangings while listening to Michal read the book then to a CD of Rabbi Joe Black singing the Boker Tov song.  Hopefully, they will use it as a reminder when waking up in the morning and going to sleep at night to think of all the wonderful things for which to be thankful. 

Sunday Stories

Although I forgot my camera and could not take pictures of the last Sunday Stories, I can tell you that children had fun making Boker Tov and Lila Tov signs for their rooms.

The signs are a reminder that every morning is a time to think of things to be happy about as you start your day.  Every evening is the time to be thankful.  I would like to hang a boker tov laila tov sign in my room.

The next Sunday Stories will be on March 24, 10:00-11:00.  The theme will be Passover.  See you then.

Great Books in Our Library

 














Always an Olivia: A Remarkable Family History March 19, 2008

By Jewish Book World Magazine

Format:Library Binding

Esteemed author Carolivia Herron shares the story based on her own fascinating history as a Jewish African-American. Always an Olivia is a heartwarming story of pride and family connections. Young readers will discover a unique piece of history through the eyes of young Carol Olivia as her grandmother passes on the story of her family - from one generation to another. From the Spanish inquisition to Jewish life in Portugal and Italy, Herron describes the joys and struggles of Jewish life. The youngest of readers might be alarmed when beautiful young Sarah is kidnapped by pirates, but Sarah's future brightens when one of the pirates aids in her escape. Like a real-life fairytale, they eventually fall in love and settle on the Georgia Sea Islands, among the descendants of West African slaves. Deep colored illustrations beautifully depict the characters and the scenery. Particularly noteworthy are the vibrant flowers depicted in the illustration of the Georgia Sea Islands, which contrast the darkness of the night sky when Sarah is in captivity. Herron includes a footnote of "Jews and Racial Designation," which will be of interest to teachers and students. Always an Olivia is a unique and important addition to any Jewish school or library. Although appropriate for readers as young as five, older children will be interested in the political and family history aspects of the story. This book is sure to be a favorite among teachers embarking on family genealogy projects. Highly recommended. Ages 5 and up. Reviewed by Barbara Bietz

Missing Library Book

How Mitzvah Giraffe Got His Long, Long Neck by David Sokoloff is missing from the Ohavi Zedek Library.  All borrowed library items may be left in the return box outside the library door.  Library titles should be signed out during Hebrew School or with the self sign out forms in the front office and in the library.

Sunday Stories, January 20, 2013

Sunday Stories

at the Ohavi Zedek Hebrew School

in collaboration with

 

is having a story time with fun activities for preschoolers and their families based on the OhaviZedek Hebrew School theme of social justice and in celebration of Mitzvah Day using the book: 

 Boker Tov! Good Morning! – Beginning and Ending Each Day With Gratitude by
Joe Black

 

Sunday, January 20

10:00-11:00, Ohavi Zedek Library

for more information contact

ellen@ohavizedek.org