HOLIDAYS (COMPENDIUM OF HOLIDAYS)

529.326

BACK TO TISHREI  (1989)

Bac

Follow Leora on her magical adventure through the Jewish calendar as she experiences the uniqueness of each month. Produced by the BJE of Greater New York, this video highlights a Jewish holiday within each month.

23 min.  AGE: 5 to 10

296.43

THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS VIDEO GUIDE  (1990)

Jew

Join a Jewish family on a journey through the Jewish calendar, rediscovering the history and practices of major Jewish holidays. The traditions and rituals of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, Passover and Shabbat are presented. Guest celebrities Ed Asner, Theodore Bikel and Monty Hall share their favorite holiday memories. Note: Format is conducive to selecting single holiday segments for classroom viewing, although teachers should preview first. This film is most suitable for home use by families or to introduce Jewish holidays and customs to people of other faiths.

1 hr. 30 min.  AGE: 8 to Adult

296.43

LAMB CHOP’S CHANUKAH & PASSOVER SURPRISE (2002)

Lam

DVD

This DVD contains two separate programs: Lamb Chop’s Special Chanukah and Shari’s Passover Surprise. Both shows feature Shari Lewis and her puppet, Lamb Chop. The first tells the story of Chanukah and its traditions. In the second, Shari, Lamb Chop and special guests celebrate a traditional Passover Seder together and they learn about the story of Passover. Note: This is one of the few Jewish holiday videos that adults and older siblings will also enjoy - due to Shari Lewis’s special brand of humor and storytelling. DVD special features include a Lamb Chop interview, new sing-along songs and holiday crafts.

2 hrs. 8 min.  AGE:  2 to 6

781.7

MIRACLE DAYS  (1992)

Mir

Original Jewish holiday songs written and performed by Yoni Gershon. Includes scenes of children participating in holiday activities. Note: Suitable for Traditional audiences.

30 min.  AGE: 4 to 10

JHVC

F

The Secret in Bubbie's Attic  (1991)

Sec

The Secret in Bubbie’s Attic gives some all-American kids a taste of the Old Country. Upbeat, original holiday songs (there's even a rap music Chanukah tune) and klezmer music mix with jazzed-up versions of Yiddish folktales to give contemporary youngsters a sense of the rich tradition they inherit from their grandparents. While playing hide and seek at their Bubbie's (grandmother's) house, friends stumble across a mysterious attic door. There they find old Hebrew books, a shofar, a tallis bag and a mysterious old trunk. When they open the trunk, out pops a sparkling Jewish genie who can't wait to tell them stories—and reveal an intriguing family secret.

43 min.  AGE: 4 to 10

JHVC

781.7

SHIRIM K'TANIM  (1990)

Shi

Video series in which the most popular children’s songs are sung by Israeli TV stars, together with a group of children. Combines live footage with animation. Note: The Hebrew level is too difficult for most American students at the age level for which the videos are intended.

In Hebrew with subtitles (transliteration and translation).

Approx. 45 min. ea.  AGE: Aimed at ages 2-6 in Israel

Hebrew Songs for Children: Festivals & Seasons, Part 1 - Vol. 5.

Uzi Chitman, Hanny Nachmias, and “Aloni”—the singing tree, perform 30 Israeli and Jewish Festival songs. Includes High Holidays through Purim.

Hebrew Songs for Children: Festivals & Seasons, Part 2 - Vol. 7.

Uzi Chitman and Gali Atari perform 32 Israeli and Jewish Festival songs. Includes Passover through summer holidays.