A Turkish Rosh Hashanah - Hardcover

Basseri, Etan

 
9781962011976: A Turkish Rosh Hashanah
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1962011976 ISBN 13: 9781962011976
Verlag: Kalaniot Books, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

A Sephardic spin on New Year traditions—engaging, sensory, and rich in cultural education.

When Rafael and his cousins join their Nona at the bustling Istanbul market, they’re not just shopping for apples and leeks—they’re gathering blessings for the Jewish New Year. In A Turkish Rosh Hashanah, readers are swept into the vibrant world of a Sephardic Jewish family as they prepare a special Rosh Hashanah seder filled with symbolic foods, heartfelt wishes (yehi ratzones), and a dash of mischief.

From pomegranates said to be sweetened by song to a heroic moment with some very unexpected feline allies, this spirited tale celebrates courage, kindness, family teamwork—and the joyful diversity of global Jewish life. Rooted in centuries-old Turkish-Jewish customs and sprinkled with Ladino phrases, this story brings to life a lesser-known but deeply meaningful tradition.

With lyrical text by Etan Basseri and evocative illustrations by Zeynep Özatalay, A Turkish Rosh Hashanah is a rich and resonant holiday read for families, classrooms, and anyone eager to explore Jewish culture around the world.

A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website.

A Turkish Rosh Hashanah was an Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlights Book and recived positive reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews.

A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website.

About Kalaniot Books
Kalaniot Books is dedicated to sharing the richness and diversity of Jewish life and culture with today’s children and families. With a special focus on amplifying voices from Jewish communities around the world, Kalaniot celebrates the many ways Jewish identity is expressed—through story, song, language, and art. Every book is a window into Jewish heritage, designed to spark curiosity, connection, and pride in young readers.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Etan Basseri was born and raised in Berkeley, California with a mix of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish customs. He now lives in Seattle with his wife and children. A Turkish Rosh Hashanah is his second book. His critically acclaimed first book, A Persian Passover, was an Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlights suggested title.

Zeynep Özatalay is a Turkish illustrator. She uses her art as a way of expressing her ideas and feelings. The natural world is her inspiration. Zeynep lives on an island in Istanbul with many cats, horses, and seagulls. Can you find some of these animals on the pages of this book?



Etan Basseri was born and raised in Berkeley, California with a mix of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish customs. He now lives in Seattle with his wife and children. A Turkish Rosh Hashanah is his second book. His critically acclaimed first book, A Persian Passover, was an Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlights suggested title.

Zeynep Özatalay is a Turkish illustrator. She uses her art as a way of expressing her ideas and feelings. The natural world is her inspiration. Zeynep lives on an island in Istanbul with many cats, horses, and seagulls. Can you find some of these animals on the pages of this book?

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Verlag
Kalaniot Books
Erscheinungsdatum
2024
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1962011976
ISBN 13 
9781962011976
Einband
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Zeichner
Zatalay Zeynep
Anzahl der Seiten
32
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