{"product_id":"9781962011976","title":"A Turkish Rosh Hashanah","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Sephardic spin on New Year traditions—engaging, sensory, and rich in cultural education.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Turkish Rosh Hashanah was an Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlights Book and recived positive reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout Kalaniot Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.","brand":"Kalaniot Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42753393623101,"sku":"9781962011976","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781962011976_p0.jpg?v=1771585885","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781962011976","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}