This innovative new series deftly introduces young readers to the world's great religions. Each beautifully photographed book tells the story of a group of children visiting a place of worship -- a mosque, a synagogue, a mandir, a Christian church -- and learning about beliefs and practices through the artifacts of worship they encounter. Also included are easy-to-read historical timelines and advice on setting up visits to local places of worships.The Children visit an Orthodox Jewish synagogue and meet the rabbi, who reads for them from the Sefer Torah and explains how Jews pray and celebrate, in the synagogue and at home. With information on Jewish history, the sacred scrolls, Shabbat services, family celebrations, and holidays (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Pesach, Shavuot, and Succot), the book explains Jewish beliefs and practices and describes what it means to be a Jew.
- ISBN10 0713643382
- ISBN13 9780713643381
- Publish Date 29 August 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 October 1999
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint A & C Black (Childrens books)
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English