With a three-day Yom Tov ahead, it’s a great time for a good read. Here’s our guide to the latest frum releases for every age range. From intriguing novels to thought-provoking stories, this season’s lineup of new releases has a world of imagination waiting to whisk you away when you’ve finally sat down on that…
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Top New Jewish Book Picks for Sukkos
It’s a great time for a new book – here’s our reviews on all the latest releases for every single age range. In many families, an upcoming Yom Tov means it’s time for a new book. It’s the perfect time–there may be more downtime for reading, plus it’s something that gets children (and adults too!)…
8 Approachable Mussar Books to Start the Year Right
Looking to learn how to refine yourself, but find the task daunting and don’t know where to start? These books, excellent translations of classic sefarim, are great options. We received a request from one reader, “Do you have recommendations for a sefer/book that is divided by sections and has applications for daily living?” Actually, the…
Top Book Picks for Your Pesach Reading
What new releases should you pick up to read over Yom Tov season? See the reviews and top picks for every age and every genre right here. The countdown to Pesach is almost over! After all your hard work, prepare for some well-earned relaxation. Get ready to lose yourself in a world of engrossing stories…
Our Kids’ Favorite Jewish Comic Books
It’s so easy to teach kids to love reading when there’s so many exciting comic books. There are many things we love about comic books. First – it seems that, unlike any other books, they transcend age. The beginner readers aren’t intimidated by them, yet the teens (and hey, even us) love reading them too….
Top Book Picks for Your Sukkos Reading
Yom Tov is a great time to relax and enjoy a new book…here’s what’s new and recommended right now. There’s a light at the end of the Yom Tov to-do list tunnel in the form of long Sukkos evenings and afternoons. Prep for some old-fashioned relaxation with an absorbing book that will sweep you and…
Our Top 10 Book Picks from the Artscroll Sale
These are the books that we personally own and enjoyed – now 20% off through June 26th. Most of these are new released (from the past six months). Others are timely for right around now. But they’ll all books we’d recommend reading, whether you enjoy something lighter or want to learn and accomplish. Shipping is…
Top New Book Picks for Pesach Reading
There’s great new book choices for little kids, big kids, teens, and adults in every genre. We’re heading into many Yom Tov afternoon hours waiting to be filled, what better way than with a good read? But chances are, you and your children won’t be swept away by just any book. I’m here to give…
The Best Books for Dealing with Grief (for Therapists, Kids, and Adults)
Often, it’s hard to ask people for advice because you don’t know anyone that’s quite in your situation. These are tried-and-true books that have proved to be helpful to many people going through difficult times. Language Warning: Adult screening is recommended for some of these books.
Therapists Share: Why It’s So Important for Kids to Express Themselves
Answering questions builds self-awareness and confidence. Hear what Chedvi Perr, LCSW says about The Jewish Kids Journal. Journal writing is a wonderful way to help children develop a love of writing while also learning to express themselves and convey new ideas. Nothing is more exciting than giving a child a writing prompt and seeing the…
