About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child begins asking deeper questions about why their family celebrates the Jewish High Holy Days, or to introduce the concepts of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in a gentle, accessible way. Through the eyes of a young girl, the book explains the traditions, from eating apples with honey to hearing the shofar, and connects them to their deeper meanings of new beginnings, reflection, and forgiveness. It’s a warm, reassuring story that validates a child's role in these important family and community rituals, making abstract ideas feel personal and understandable for young children.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The central topic is the Jewish concept of teshuvah (repentance or return), which involves acknowledging wrongdoing and asking for forgiveness. The approach is religious but framed in the universally relatable childhood experience of making mistakes and saying sorry. It is not scary or shaming. The resolution is entirely hopeful, emphasizing that Yom Kippur is a chance for a clean slate and the promise to be a better person in the new year.
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