Israel Book Shop, Inc.

410 Harvard Street

Brookline, MA 02446

(617) 566-7113

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FAX: (617) 566-0006

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.israelbookshop.com

 

New Releases:

 

Spring 2004

 

·       Israeli Children’s Literature

·       Judaic Children’s Literature (in English)

·       Textbooks from USA and Canada

·       Videos and DVDs

·       CDs and Audio-cassettes

·       Early Childhood Educational Materials

·       Teacher Resources

 

 

Israeli Children’s Literature: Picture Books

 

 Beitzat Ha’Haftaah by Shlomo Abas  (Agur)  $11.95 HC

 

 Bishul Im Chatul Taalul – Dr. Seuss (Keter)  $13.95 HC 

 

 Eytz Im Eynayim by Tuvi Sofer  (Poetica)  $14.95 HC

 

Ha’Mishpacha Shel Ruby by Shulamit Tzarfarti  (Korim) $9.95 HC

 

Ha’Tractor B’Argaz Ha’Chol by Meir Shalev (Am Oved) $14.95 HC

 

Ha’Zachal Ha’Raev by Eric Carle (Poalim) $14.95  

New Board Book Format

 

Kabait Hi..Pil? by Mirik Snir  (Poalim)  $15.95 HC

 

Klei Ha’Tachbura Shel Ruby by Shulamit Tzarfati (Korim)  $9.95

 

Lama Rak Kvasim by Elinoar Keler  (Kinneret)  $15.95 HC

 

Liat Mikabelet Et Pnei Ha’Shana HaChadasha (Litom)  $9.95

 

Maisy B’Ambatya by Lucy Cousins (HaKibbutz HaMeuchad) $13.95 HC

 

Maisy Ofah Ugot by Lucy Cousins  (HaKibbutz HaMeuchad) $13.95 HC

 

Makom Mishelo by Michal Maoz-Levi  (Kinneret)  $13.95 HC

 

 Milim MiPoh U’Misham: Milim, Tzvaim, Misparim (Inbal)  $13.95 HC

 

 Misibat Ha’Tachposot Shel Pinuki by Eric Hill (Schocken) $14.95 board book

 

 Nachum Takum by Shoshana Levitt (Poalim)  $12.95 HC

 

Paam Haya U’Faam Lo by Nurit Zarchi  (Yediot  Achronot) $13.95 HC

 

Ruti Tishan V’Tishan by David Grossman  (Am Oved)  $14.95 HC

 

Shrok Iti by Mirik Snir  (Ha’Kibbutz Ha’Miuchad)  $15.95 HC

 

Sippur Chag HaChanukah (Litom)  $9.95 HC

 

Sippur Megillat Esther (Litom)  $9.95  HC

 

Sippur Yetziat Mitzrayim adapted by Anat Umanski (Litom) $7.95 HC

 

Sippurim She’Mesaprim Li Lama by Shlomo Abas  (Agor) $11.95 HC

 

Tzipor HaChofesh by Shlomo Abas (Agor)  $12.95 HC

 

Zeh Sheli by Aharonov  (Maariv)  $14.95 HC

 

 

Early Childhood Hebrew Literature Series  (Ages 3 – 6):

 

Midafdifim U’Migalim ( Matach/Steimatzky)  $9.95 each

 

Wonderful interactive books for beginning Hebrew readers

A clue is given on one page: half the word and half the picture. Student then lifts the flap to reveal the second          half of the word and the full picture.

 

BaYam HaGadol

Ba’Jungle

Ba’Gina

 

Israeli Children’s Literature:

Middle – Upper Elementary and Young Adult

 

Al Tidagi Ruti by David Grossman  (Am Oved)  $12.95 HC

 

Alex Kvar Lo Oleh Chadash by Galila Ron-Feder  (Adam) $19.95

 

Elef Shialot U’Tshuvot - 1000 Questions and Answers (Kinneret)  $22.95 HC

 

Habayit Ha’Mechushaf  Series by Mary Pope Osborne  (Shimoni)   $12.95

 

Itamar Pogesh Arnav by David Grossman (Am Oved)  $16.95 HC

 

Michashefa Mikulkelet by Ofra Gilbert-Avni (HaKibbutz HaMeuchad) $13.95 HC

 

Sippurim She’Misaprim Li Lama by Shlomo Abas  (Agor)  $11.95 HC

 

 

New Videos in Hebrew:

 

Ha’Zachal Ha’Raev V’Sippurim Nosafim

 

“The Hungry Caterpillar”and other stories by Eric Carle including “The Mixed Up    Chameleon “      35 minutes    $24.95

 

Kaspion

 

A collection of three stories of Kaspion, The Little Fish by Paul Kor.

30 minutes  $24.95

 

Misachakim B’Milim with Michal Tzapir

An interactive song video or DVD.  $24.95

 

Misachakim B’Shirim with Michal Tzapir

An interactive song video or DVD. $24.95

 

 

 

 

 

TEACHER RESOURCES ( in English):

 

The Complete Guide to Service Learning: Proven Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum and Social Action by Cathryn Berger Kaye  (Free Spirit Press)  $29.95

 

“Chapters cover a variety of common service-learning themes including animals, the environment, hunger and homelessness, community safety, literacy and social justice. Each includes inspiring quotations, background information and resources, preparation activities, real-life examples and ideas that have worked for other teachers.”

 

Differentiating Instruction in the Classroom: How to Reach and Teach All Learners, Grades 3 – 12  by Diane Heacox  (Free Spirit Press)  $29.95

 

“Differentiation…means changing the pace, level and kind of instruction in response to learner’s needs,styles and/or interests. In this timely, practical guide, Diane Heacox presents a menu of strategies and tools any teacher can use to  differentiate instruction in any curriculum…”

 

The Kids’ Guide to Working Out Conflicts: How to Keep Cool, Stay Safe and Get Along by Naomi Drew  (Free Spirit Press) $13.95

 

“Proven, practical ways to avoid conflict and defuse tough situations. Essential life skills for all kids and teens. For ages 10 – 14.

 

Leader’s Guide to the Kids’ Guide to Working Out Conflicts

 by Naomi Drew  (Free Spirit Press)

 

“A complete conflict resolution curriculum for schools, youth groups…27 ready-to-use lesson plans that reinforce the skills and concepts taught in the student book. Included are role-plays, journal activities…simulations, partner activities and enrichment activities, plus reproducible forms and handouts.”

 

 

For the Sake of Zion: Pride and Strength Through Knowledge  - An Educator’s Guide  Book and CD

( BJE, NY / The Jewish Agency)  $29.95

 

“ For the Sake of Zion comes from a stance of pride in Israel’s achievements over the course of its short existence – in science, the arts, agriculture, medicine, social welfare, and most important, the ethical pursuit ot peace with its neighbors.

 

For the Sake of Zion gives students the tools they require to enter into discourse with one another and with the larger world, including the college campus, and knowledgeably present Israel’s proud heritage.”

 

$29.95 including CD ROM

 

 

Judaic Videos in English:

 

Exodus 1947:

 

“This fascinating film, narrated by Morley Safer, is the true story of “the ship that launched a nation.” Exodus 1947 was the most famous of the Aliyah Bet ships that tried to run the British blockade of what was then known as Palestine.

 

Recently declassified documents, eyewitness accounts and archival newsreel footage reveal how much Jewish American crews and financiers played an important role in  trying to assist the Haganah in bringing Holocaust survivors to Palestine.”

 

56 minutes

Color and b&w    $39.95

Grades 7 - 12

 

 

The Last Refuge: The Story of Jewish Refugees in Shanghai 

 

“Immediately following Kristallnacht on November 9,1938, many European Jews attempted to flee Nazi terror by escaping to any country that would accept them.

 

Under pressure from Nazi Germany, almost every country closed their doors to them, except for Shangai in China. Shanghaiu required no document in order to gain entry. Thus, from 1938-1942 about 18,000 successfully emigrated there.  Along with their Chinese neighbors, the Jewish refugees suffered the hardships of wartime Shanghai, survived the Japanese Ghetto and ultimately were liberated. Some lost their lives, but most survived the war there.

 

First hand survivor accounts, unique archival footage, scholarly analysis and dramatic reactions serve to enlighten us about a lesser-known chapter in Holocast history.”

55 minutes   Color

$39.95

Grades 9 – 12

 

NEW DVDs: Early Childhood and Elementary:

 

 The Animated Haggadah                                     $22.50

 

 Diary of Anne Frank                                         $34.95

 

Fiddler on the Roof                                                        $32.95

 

First Israeli in Space : The Story of Colonel Ilan Ramon  $29.95

 

Fliegel’s Flight: A Bird’s-Eye View of Jewish History    $22.50

 

Kachol Lavan: Shirim She’Yeladim Ohavim                      $34.95

 

Oy Baby!                                                                        $29.95

 

 Shalom Shabbat

 Shabbat Songs and Stories for all the family                      $22.50

 

 Shirim K’tanim Hebrew Song Festival English language presenter

 33 Hebrew songs sung by Israeli stars and kids with colorful animation                  $22.50

 

 Silly Tales of Chelm and other Stories                               $24.95

 

Sites and Songs of Israel                                              $19.95

 

 Stories My Zaidy Told Me                                                   $24.95

 

 Story of Noah’s Ark                                                       $24.95

 

 Story of Yonah and the Big Fish                                   $24.95

 

New DVDs: Junior High – Adult

 

Diary of Anne Frank                                                      $34.95

 

Etz HaDomim Tafus (Under the Domim Tree)            $32.95    

 

Exodus                                                                            $21

 

Fiddler on the Roof                                                        $32.95

 

In Search of Peace: Part One 1948-1967               $24.95                  

HaKayitz Shel Aviya (Summer of Aviya)                        $33.95

 

Life Apart: Hasidism in America                                    $29.95

 

Sites and Songs of Israel                                              $19.95

 

 They Came for Good:

 A History of the Jews in the United States:

 

Present at the Creation  (1634-1820)                    $32.50

Taking Root  (1820-1880)                                      $32.50

 

                                     

EDUCATIONAL GAMES:

 

Aleph Bet Adventure (JET)
”This fun and colorful boar game provides early exposure to the Hebrew alphabet and builds important beginning reading skills such as letter recognition, initial sounds and more.”

No reading required.  Ages 3 and up.  $12.95

 

Hebrew Scrabble (the original, classic edition – now available again) $39.95

 

Megimixer: Letter and Words (Orda) $9.95

 

This Hebrew word game, produced in Israel, is a variation of the popular Boggle game.

 

Players try to list as many words as they can compose from the letters they see before them on the “Megimixer” dial. Points are awarded on the basis of the number of letters in any given word.

This is an educational and entertaining game for intermediate and advanced students of Hebrew.

 

Metza Et Ha’Milah  (Hangman)   (B’Kav Machshava)  $8.95

 

Milim V’Otiyot – word  building game, similar to Rummikub.

 

compact size  (Kodkod) $5.95

           regular size                  $15.95

 

Mitzvah Match (JET)

 

Match the mitzvah cards and win. Teaches mitzvot while developing concentration and memory skills.

Ages 4 – 10.  One to four players.  $12.95

 

Views and Sights in Israel – Picture Card Game  (Isratoys)  $5.95

 

 

Hebrew Language Textbooks: published in the USA

 

Brandeis Modern Hebrew : Pilot Edition

by V. Ringvald, B. Porath, Y. Peleg, E. Shorr and S. Hascal  (Brandeis University Press)  $45

 

Chaverim B’Ivrit by Mira Owen````

Volumes 8 and 9 have just been published, nearly completing what will be a 10 workbook set.  (UAHC)  * Please see sample pages in back of listing.

 

“This new approach to teaching Hebrew is based on the most current understanding of language acquisition in children, including the need to transfer and apply learning in new contexts and situations. These full-color field-tested booklets treat Hebrew as a living language.

 

Teacher guidelines are at the beginning of each book, as well as at the bottom of most pages.”

 

Workbooks 1 – 5 are $7 each. Workbooks 6 – 10 are $8 each.

 

 

Parashat Hashavua Series for the Lower Elementary Grades:

 

Individual pamphlets for each Parasha, telling the story of the Parasha in easy Hebrew,

 

Beautifully illustrated in full-color

 

I.  Sippurei HaTorah  (Sefarim Publishers)

 

Sippurei HaTorah: Sefer Bereishit :    $29.95

Sippurei HaTorah: Sefer Shemot:     $29.95

Sippurei HaTorah: Sefer Vayikra:       $14.95

 

 

II. Parashat HaShavua L’Yaldei Yisrael (V’shinantom L’Vanecha)

 

Braishit:        $39.95

Shemot:         $36

Vayikra:        $36

Bamidbar:      $36  

Devarim:        $39.95

 

 

Illustrated Hebrew Dictionaries

 

 

First Thousand Words in Hebrew by Heather Amery (Usborne)  $12.95

 

“This book provided a fun and engaging way for beginners to learn Hebrew. On most of the pages, large, colorful panoramic scenes are surrounded with small pictures labeled with their names in Hebrew.”

 

Milim MiPoh U’Mi’Sham: Milim/Tzvaim/Misparim (Inbal)  $13.95

 

Large, beautiful, full-color photographs of basic objects with the word in Hebrew underneath.

 

 

 

New Early Childhood Materials from Kid Kraft:

(Please see photo in “sample pages” section of this list)

 

Shabbat Set  $30

 

Large,durable,colorful, wooden set that is ideal for a Shabbat corner and dramatic play.

 

Includes plate and Kiddush cup, 2 candles, 2 candlesticks with removable flames, 2 challot, challah knife cover and storage bag.

 

 

Chanukah Set $30

 

Includes menorah and 9 candles, spatula and pan, storage bag, dreidel and 6 coins, 2 pancakes,

 

Passover Set $30

 

Includes seder plate, Kiddush cup, wine bottle, matzah cover, Afikomen bag, 1 split matzah, 2 pieces of whole matzah, placemat.

 

Wooden Puzzle Set     $30

 

Includes puzzle rack, Chanukah puzzle, Shabbat puzzle and Rosh Hashana puzzle.

 

 

 

Judaic Children’s Literature:

Early Childhood and Elementary

 

Bagels from Benny by Aubrey Davis (Kids Can Press) $15.95 HC

 

Dancing Shul by Chaim Fogelman (Chaim Fogelman)  $9.99 HC

 

Daniel in the Lion’s Den retold by Jean Marzollo (Little Brown) $15.95 HC

 

Harmonica by Tony Johnston  (Charlesbridge) $15.95 HC

 

Key Under My Pillow: A Story About Honoring Parents (Hachai)  $9.95 HC

 

Little Room by Chaim Desnick (Pitspopany) $14.95 HC/$9.95 SC

 

Luba,The Angel of Bergen-Belsen as told to Michelle R. McCann by Luba Trysznska-Frederick  (Tricycle Press) $16.95 HC

 

Miriam and Her Brother Moses retold by Jean Marzollo (Little Brown) $15.95 HC

 

My First Book of Jewish Holidays by Shmuel Blitz (Artscroll Youth Series)  $16.99 HC

 

Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls by Hagit Allon and Lena Zehavi  (JPS/The Israel MuseumJerusalem)

 $12.95 SC

 

Reach for the Stars: A Little Torah’s Journey by Sylvia Rouss (Pitspopany)  $16.95 HC/$9.95 SC

 

Year of Jewish Stories: 52 Tales for Children and Their Familiesby Grace Ragues Maisel and Samantha Shubert (UAHC Press)  29.95 HC

 

 

Young Adult Children’s Literature:

 

Ilan Ramon : Jewish Star by Devra Newberger Speregen  (JPS) $9.95 SC

 

Jewish Sports Stars: Athletic Heroes Past and Present by David Goldman  (Kar-Ben)  $8.95 SC

 

Rosie in Los Angeles by Carol Matas  (Aladdin)  $4.99 SC

 

 

Bar-Mitzvah Preparation Books:

 

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Book: Joyful Ceremonies and Celebrations for Today’s Families by Linda Burghardt (Citadel Press)  $14.95 SC

 

Traditions and Celebrations for the Bat Mitzvah edited by Ora Wiskind Elper  (Urim)  $26.95 HC

 

Ultimate Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebration Book: A Guide to Inspiring Ceremonies and Joyous Festivities by Jayne Cohen and Lori Weinrott (Clarkson Potter Publishers)  $18 SC

 

Adult Learning:

 

L’Shon ha-Kodesh: A Beginning Hebrew Book for Adults by Debi M. Rowe (Torah Aura)

 

“An innovative new text designed to teach Hebrew decoding skills to adults.

This ten-lesson volume uses an active Jewish Hebrew and siddur vocabulary to give students the tools to be successful Hebrew readers.  $11.95

 

Talmud with Training Wheels  (Torah Aura)

 

“A new kind of adult learning resource that introduces Talmud in its historical, cultural, sociological and intellectual context. “

 

An Absolute Beginner’s Guide

Courtyards and Classrooms: Bava Batra 20b-22a

Meet the Evil Urge: Sukkah 51b – 53b

Ona’at Dibbur-The Power of Shame: Bava Metzia 58b-59b

 

 

Judaic Resources for Teachers and Students:

 Handbooks, Encyclopedias and Story Anthologies

 

Newly reissued in one complete volume  ( 3 volumes in 1):

The Complete How To Handbook for Jewish Living by Kerry M. Olitzky and Ronald H. Isaacs (Ktav)  $25 SC

 

Student’s Encyclopedia of Judaism edited by Geoffrey Wigoder  (NYU Press)  $39.95 HC

 

An excellent resource for students in grades 7 – 12, and their families.

“…provides engaging and authoritative coverage of all aspects of the Jewish religion- its history, practices and important figures, as well as current thinking among the Reform, Conservative and Orthodox movements.”

 

A Year of Jewish Stories: 52 Tales for Children and Their Families

by Grace Ragues Maisel and Samantha Shubert  (UAHC Press)

$29.95 HC

 

“This rich collection of stories includes retellings of classic Jewish stories from the Bible, Talmud, Midrash and traditional folkore, as well as several original stories.There are stories for every holiday as well as plenty of stories for the weeks between holidays.”

 

 

Siddur:

 

Journeys Through the Siddur  (Torah Aura) 

 

        Friday Evening

       Shabbat Morning

       Torah Service and Concluding Prayers

 

“Each prayer is studied through:

An introduction that sets the prayer’s theme and locates it in the structure of the siddur

A drill text and translation that is the foundational source for the unit.

Key roots that build a language connection.

A story that leads to an insight into the prayer’s spiritual meaning…”

 

 

NEW STICKERS:

 

Emotions Stickers – Hebrew  (Irit)  240 amusing stickers reflecting 12 different emotions  $2.95

 

Brachot Stickers – Hebrew  36 full-color stickers . The last 3 words of the bracha appear over a  color photograph of the food. The name of the food appears in Hebrew under the photograph. $2.50

 

Grading Stickers – Hebrew . 300 beautful, color stickers that say: Avodah Yaffa, Yafeh Meod, Mitztayen, Kol HaKavod, Yashar Koach etc.  $2.95

 

Encouragement Stickers-Jewish Values – Hebrew.  36 large (2 ¼” ) colorful stickers that say: Zachita B’Mitzva, Hitpalalta Yafeh, Azarta L’Chavercha, Berachta Yafeh, Yashar Koch, Hitnahagta B’Derech Eretz.   $2.95

 

Encouragement Stickers – 36 large (2 ¼ “) colorful stickers that say “ Meuleh, Kol HaKavod, Avadata Yafeh, Naki U’Mesudar, Hitnahagta Yafeh  etc.  $2.95

 

*** Just released : A beautiful, new line of full-color stickers by is now available.

Please see the “sample pages” section for samples of this attractive collection.

 

Calendars from Kar-Ben: 2004-2005

 

Jumbo Jewish Calendar                      $12.95

 

Executive Jewish Calendar                 $7.95

 

Calendar Repro Pak (26 masters)        $12.95

 

Pocket Calendar                                 $1.95

 

New Resources from Torah Umesorah:

 

Gemara Word List: Milim Ba’Gemara

 

Over 400 common words from Gemara with translation. $12.50

 

My Very Own Word List

 

Over 400 common words from Chumash Bereishit.  $15

 

Sefer Shinun Eilu Metziot: Sefer Ezer L’Talmidim Matchilim Gemara Perek Eilu Metziot

 

Includes:  Sugiah summaries, perushim of words, useful charts and diagrams, questions for review.  $10

 

 

Student Size Easy-Reference Materials:

 

Timeline of Jewish History – compact notebook size  $2.50

 

Modern Map of Israel – student size  (Orgad)           $1.50

 

 

CDs: New Releases and Selected Classics:

 

Alef Bet (Debbie Friedman)                                       $18.50

 

Am Israel Hai: Golden Hits from Israel                   $16.95

 

Celebrate Shabbat (Craig Taubman and others…)       $18.50

 

Chai, Chai, Israel Chai : 30 Great Israeli Hits Paul Zim      $16.95

 

Chazak Amenu: We Stand As One                           $21.95

Double CD and Video:The largest gathering ever of contemporary Jewish music stars join their voices for Israel

 

HaKeves HaShisha Asar                                        $19.95

 

HaLahakot HaTzvaiyot – 44 Shirim                            $19.95

 

Lahakat Tzahal HaMitchadshot                                $36

 

Meah Shirim Rishonim – 1,2 Double CD                       $24.95

 

MiMetav Shirei Yisrael: The Very Best of Israel    $18.50

 

Shabbat Shalom  (Cindy Paley)                                   $18.50

 

Shalom Yeladim                                                        $18.50

 

Shlomo Gronich and the Sheba Choir (Ethiopian)       $18.50

 

Yesh Od Tikvah                                                        $19.95

 

Yavo Shalom  (Cindy Paley)                                        $17.95

 

                               

New CDs by Ariella Savir:  $18.50 each

 

Bambuledet: Chagigat Yom Huledet                        

Chalom Kitah Aleph

Chamudisk (40 songs)

L’Ima B’Ahava

Ritmereka: T’nuah V’Shir

Tinoketzev: Shirei Mischak V’Ketzev

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