Bøger af Elizabeth Reynolds

Have you ever been invited to a Jewish event such as a bar mitzvah or wedding and been unsure of what to expect or what to wear? Have you ever wanted to pay a condolence call to offer support to a Jewish friend or colleague but been unsure of what would be required of you? Well here's a book that will alleviate all of your concerns and fears. After reading The Non-Jew's Guide to Jewish Ceremonies, you will be able to confidently attend the circumcision of an eight-day old baby or the bar mitzvah of a 13-year-old boy. If invited to a Jewish wedding, you will know what the various rituals signify. If you need to go to a Jewish funeral or pay a condolence call afterward, you will be able to confidently do so without worry. This book will explain to you what the rituals are for; what to expect before, during and after the ceremonies; what to wear; and even what type of gift to bring for those times a gift is appropriate. Written by best-selling author Elizabeth Reynolds, this book is the one to buy if you expect to attend any Jewish life-cycle event in the future. It is sure to put you at ease.

Why is Chanukah celebrated close to Christmas one year, but closer to Thanksgiving another year? Why do Jews exchange presents on Chanukah? What is Purim, and why do Jews dress in costumes when they go to synagogue on that day? And what are the Four Questions anyway?After reading The Non-Jew's Guide to Jewish Holidays, you will know the answers to these questions and more. This book will explain why the Jewish holidays are observed and the rituals that are followed during the observances. You will also learn why the holidays are celebrated on different days on the secular calendar each year.Written by best-selling author Elizabeth Reynolds, this book is the one to buy if you want to learn more. It covers the Jewish holidays in chronological order beginning with the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The holidays included in this book are Shabbat (Sabbath), Days of Awe - Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), Shemini Atzerit (Eighth Day of Assembly) and Simchat Torah (Joy of the Torah), Chanukah (Festival of Lights), Tu B'Shevat (New Year for Trees), Purim (Feast of Lots), Pesach (Passover), Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Shavuot (Festival of Weeks), and Tisha B'Av (The Fast of Av).

Are You Ready to Be a Substitute Teacher? Practical Tips for Keeping Your Sanity is filled with practical advice for substitute teachers. The author, a substitute teacher in Chicago, uses humor to tell of her experiences. With those experiences as a background, she provides no-nonsense tips for other substitutes.The focus of the book is on kindergarten through 8th grade, although high school substitutes can benefit from Reynolds' suggestions as well.The last section of the book discusses some activities substitutes can use with students as well as some online resources for free activity worksheets.