Jewish: an information and activity book

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

One of a series exploring world religions. Each faith is explored in terms of its beliefs and culture, as they affect daily life. This title is concerned with the Jewish faith, and contains craft and cooking activities, and interviews with people who practise the religion.

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-6‘Four books that highlight major world religions. The titles are visually attractive, with clear print and many full-color photographs and illustrations. However, the texts are superficial. They gloss over (or ignore) controversial issues such as the Hindu caste system and political conflicts between Sikhs and the Indian government. Essential information is omitted: death and reincarnation in Sikh; Gandhi, gurus, the four stages of life, and the religion's influence in the West in Hindu; Talmud and Zionism in Jewish; and Sunnis and Shiites, hegira, caliph, and jihad in Muslim. Glossaries and indexes are incomplete. Maps are confusing and lack vital data. The two or three crafts per volume are difficult, mainly due to vague, inadequate instructions (for instance, directions for making papier-mâché do not specify how much flour, water, or newspaper to use). The books' British origin is particularly annoying in recipes ("7 ounces of semolina"). Children need readable overviews of world religions, but these series entries are disappointing efforts.‘Ann W. Moore, Guilderland Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

Discussing the religious practices, beliefs, and social cultures of these four world religions, the books provide informative though oversimplified descriptions of these very different ways of life. Sections detailing easy craft projects and special food recipes related to each culture are included in each book. Color reproductions and photographs help clarify the texts. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.