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29/06/2024

Don’t miss the many opportunities to get Jessica Fein’s BREATH TAKING at —Booth 2329, PW Grab a Galley, Two Rivers Ingram.

24/06/2024

In the latest episode of season 5 of Grief is a Sneaky Bitch, creator and host Lisa Keefauver talks to Breath Taking author Jessica Fein about loss, her daughter Dalia, the need to be both relentless advocate and calm presence, to show vulnerability as well as strength, and to allow joy to be louder than sorrow. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

14/06/2024

Join author Jessica Fein and Linda Sivertsen for a celebration and discussion about Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes. June 20th at 6 pm PT. Hosted by Zibby’s Bookshop in Santa Monica.

13/06/2024

What author Jessica Fein wants you to be able to take away from her book BREATH TAKING: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes---(available on Bookshop.org, Amazon, or ask your local bookseller)

JF: I’d really like people to take away that we don’t have to be totally sorrowful, or completely intent on fixing things. We can have joy and sorrow at the same time and we can be happy even when we’re decimated. That’s been my experience and something I’ve learned through what I’ve been through.
Read more of this interview with Jessica.

There is a lot of loss in [Breath Taking by Jessica Fein], but you’ll be surprised by how much love, joy, hope, and even humor is also there.

07/06/2024

Let There Be Play’s creative approach helps children develop a sense of wonder about the Bible by employing storytelling, dramatic play, arts and crafts. Author Jonathan Shmidt Chapman uses his extensive theater training to inspire cues for imaginative play. Questions and conversation starters help kids relate themes in the Bible stories to their own lives, with a focus on character growth and values. Conversation prompts and activity ideas encourage parents to engage in hands-on play and learning with their children. Each chapter includes biblical citation for the source of the included story, the Hebrew notation for the name of the specific portion, and a materials list that features readily available household items and toys.

04/06/2024

Parents from both Jewish and Christian traditions can introduce their children ages 4-7 to Bible stories in a fun, accessible way that will feel comfortable whether their families are more religiously observant or more secular. With sections broken down into convenient weekly portions, the book includes a brief overview for adults to the Bible stories told in the book, tips for exploring Bible with younger children, and guidelines for adapting activities for all abilities and learning styles. Let There Be Play is available now.

04/06/2024

The new Shalom Uvrachah Hebrew Primer Revised Print Edition keeps the same successful structure as the best-selling original edition, updated with new, simplified graphics and flexible activities easily adapted to today’s teaching and learning situations, including partner and small group work; one-on-one tutoring; and traditional classrooms. A digital version for projection in class or for use in remote learning situations is available as an add-on directly from Behrman House. For more information on the new editions, check the link in our bio.

24/05/2024

Thank you to everyone reading Breath Taking. We are thrilled you are as moved by this story as we are.

22/05/2024

BREATH TAKING is about the inspiration—and a bit of guidance—to cope on a daily basis. At the heart of the story, Fein describes the joy that came from reshaping dreams by focusing not on what her daughter had lost—her ability to walk, to read, to speak, to even breathe on her own—but on the things she was able to do. BREATH TAKING shows us that even in the face of tragedy, we can still choose how to live.

21/05/2024

In this heartfelt yet clear-eyed memoir, Fein maps both her journey to becoming an adoptive mom and the roller coaster ride of loving and caring for a terminally ill child, persevering when the simple act of taking a breath can become an act of courage.

13/05/2024

More from Jessica Fein, author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Genes, and Broken Dreams.

Mother's Day stings in a far more powerful way than it did during those years of failed baby-making attempts.

10/05/2024

Rabbi Rena Rifkin reminds us all why our religious schools are so important--and more so than ever right now.

Rabbi Rifkin’s students feel more empowered to speak out in the face of antisemitism, misinformation, and controversy. (Sponsored)

08/05/2024

At the age of five Jessica Fein’s daughter Dalia was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease that would claim her life at 17. Before that moment came, inspired by Dalia’s own insuppressible zest for life, Fein and her family would discover how to live in the present when the future can’t be fixed.

Breath Taking is available now. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and order your copy today.

08/05/2024

So proud of author Jessica Fein and this compelling book, out this week.

Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes

03/05/2024

Get your tissues ready, 'cause yes, you'll cry. (Almost unbelievably, you'll also laugh). Coming soon.

On March 11, 2022 my daughter Dalia took her last breath. But that's not what this story is about. This is the oldest story in the world, and it's one you've never heard before. This is a love story. "A story of relentless heartbreak met with wit, strength, and resilience." --ELLE Magazine "

16/04/2024

Warton the toad sets out one wintry day to visit his aunt and is captured by an owl who plans to have him for dinner. A cozy and charming story about friendship and making the best of a bad situation, this 50th anniversary edition has new chapter breaks that tie into the themes and values of the story, written by Russell E. Erickson. Original artwork from Lawrence Di Fiori has been colorized for the new cover, and revised throughout the interior.

09/04/2024

In this sequel to the beloved A Toad for Tuesday, Warton goes to visit his Aunt Toolia and encounters excitement, danger, and suspense. This reissue of a classic series, a perfect read aloud or read alone chapter book, will bring Warton to a new generation of fans. Warton and the Traders is available now!

09/04/2024

Just in time for its 50th anniversary, this beloved classic tale of adventure, compassion, and friendship has been remade for a new generation of young readers. A Toad for Tuesday is available now!

02/04/2024

We’re thrilled to partner with PJ Library, Kar-Ben Publishing, Behrman House, and Kalaniot Books on making children’s books accessible for every child and their grown-ups who love to read with them. Order yours today by contacting 800-433-1531 or [email protected].

Happy International Children’s Book Day!

01/04/2024

Our tradition says a “mixed multitude” of humanity left Egypt, brought together by the bitterness of shared servitude and a collective dream of freedom. We eat maror to remind ourselves of this bitterness, to better savor the sweetness of freedom we have.

When Angela Warnick Buchdahl was a child, her mother put kimchi on the seder plate as their maror and as a symbol of the family’s diverse identity. She proudly celebrates both her Korean and Jewish heritage. See how she and other modern heroes connect to the themes and messages of the Passover story in the new Heroes Haggadah.

31/03/2024

Moses was commanded by God to go to Egypt and demand the Israelites’ freedom, but he was afraid. How can he stand up to a bully as big as Pharaoh? Despite his fear, he agrees to return to Egypt.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy ran for and won the presidency of Ukraine in an anti-corruption platform, an issue he had called attention to throughout his political comedy career. As president, he met his biggest bully when Russia invaded Ukraine. Against all odds, he led his country in a valiant struggle for its freedom. See how he and other modern heroes connect to the themes and messages of the Passover story in the new Heroes Haggadah.

30/03/2024

On Passover night, with each of the four cups, we reflect in what it takes to be a hero: commitment, courage, perseverance, and vision.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg graduated at the top of her class at Columbia Law School but could not find a job because she was a woman. This experience inspired her lifelong commitment to women’s rights and equality. See how she and other modern heroes connect to the themes and messages of the Passover story in the new Heroes Haggadah.

29/03/2024

On Passover, we are reminded to approach the world with humility. We don’t eat leavened bread, puffed up like an oversized ego. We eat matzah, just flour and water, humble.

For many years, Helen Suzman was the sole legislator in the South African Parliament who stood against apartheid laws that privileged whites and segregated black people. See how she and other modern heroes connect to the themes and messages of the Passover story in the new Heroes Haggadah.

28/03/2024

Language helps mold identity. The book of Psalms used words to celebrate and reflect, to mourn and praise.

Eliezer Ben-Yehuda had a dream to revive Hebrew for everyday conversations. The language took off and was reborn because of him. See how he and other modern heroes connect to the themes and messages of the Passover story in the new Heroes Haggadah.

27/03/2024

We need some heroes. In this new haggadah, the traditional texts and songs of a 30-45 minute Passover Seder are paired with profiles of 46 influential and diverse Jewish people in fields ranging from pop culture to science, art, and political activism, whose biographies add to the heroic and enduring story of freedom that began with the ancient Exodus. Themes such as commitment, sustainability, and hope are reflected in these modern heroes, capturing how humans partner with God to better our world.

26/03/2024

We’re making our first trip to Bologna! Will you be there? We’d love for you to stop by our stand and say hi!