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And the winner is…

The winner of Noah’s Swim-a-Thon is …Ann R! Ann wrote that her “favorite thing to do in the Summertime at the pool is to teach my granddaughter how to swim and play games…Most of all, I enjoy learning all that she teaches me daily.” Ann, I hope you get to enjoy many laps with your grandadaughter this Summer–and […]

GIVEAWAY!

I haven’t run a giveaway for a while, and since Summer is upon us, of course I must take the opportunity to give away a book about Jewish camp and swimming, AKA my own beloved Noah’s Swim-a-Thon! Post a comment below that completes this sentence: “My favorite thing to do in the Summertime at the […]

Summer coloring page-Noah!

So, of course I can’t post a Summer coloring page without referencing my book, Noah’s Swim-a-Thon! Here, Noah and his friends are taking the plunge! (Just click and print).

3 Million!

You heard me. Three million! Yesterday,  PJ library delivered it’s 3 millionth book, –and I was so psyched/ honored that it was Noah’s Swim-A-Thon! Personally presented by Mr. Harold Grinspoon himself to the lovely and very intelligent Jordana, I was thrilled to be able to be there, and be a part of such a wonderful occasion. Mazel […]

Top 10 Shavuot Links

Top 10 time! Here are some fun, occasionally educational, and at times funny, links to get you in the mood for the chag.   #1-The 10 Commandments. Nothin’ can touch Mr. Charlton Heston.   #2- Mel Brooks take on the 10 Commandments…or Mel Brooks.   #3-Torah Web    A nice pile of Divrei Torah from the Rabbeim […]

Shavuot-Jewish Holiday Coloring Page

Today is the 33rd day of the Omer! Which means it’s time to post my Shavuot coloring page. We’re countin’ down…and while you are here, come check out my “top 10 Shavuot links” over here.

Thanks, Dallas!

Thank you to the JCC of Dallas and the PJ Library in Dallas (and Rachelle and Rivae) for hosting me. I really enjoyed meeting the kids (they were great!) and had a wonderful time sharing my book,  “Noah’s Swim-a-Thon.”

Book for Israel’s Independance Day

First Rain by Charlotte Herman illustrated by Kathryn Mitter I love this book. A lot.  It tells the story of Abby, who moves to Israel with her family. She’s excited…but she misses her Grandma, who still lives America. As we hear about Abby’s adventure, we learn more about Israel, and see how she and Grandma […]

And the winner is…

And the winner of My Cousin Tamar Lives In Israel is…Roberta! Roberta’s beautiful comment about Israel was, “The sky is a special shade of blue over the Kotel; I have never seen anything like it anyplace else in the world.” I have truly enjoyed each of your comments, and they have made my celebration of Yom […]

GIVEAWAY: Israel Independence Day

Yom Ha’atzmaut is coming up! If you’re looking for a fun and sweet way to introduce younger kids to Israel, check out this book and accompanying  CD, “My Cousin Tamar Lives in Israel”. I will be giving one book away to celebrate! The book is really great, because it introduces the kids to normal, (not […]