May History & Heritage Months (Elementary)

All about Judaism : history, holidays and traditions.


Distributor: Learn 360. In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about Judaism, its beliefs, holidays and customs. Explore the Jewish people throughout history. Witness their persecution. Appreciate their resilience. Rabbi David Kasher explains the Jewish holidays and customs and their significance to Jews. Detailed graphics and video reinforce important concepts.
Date Published:2022

Asian immigration experiences


Licence term: May 1, 2018-April 30, 2026. This program examines the experiences of Chinese, Japanese and South Asian immigrants in Canada. These people ventured to Canada for various reasons including work, escaping war and poverty in their homeland and the lure of a young growing nation. Canada held hope with work on the railway, a gold rush and free land. This program investigates the "push" and "pull" factors that influenced their arrival here and the problems, including racism, they encountered.
Date Published:2017

Licence term: May 1, 2018-April 30, 2026. This program examines the experiences of Chinese, Japanese and South Asian immigrants in Canada. These people ventured to Canada for various reasons including work, escaping war and poverty in their homeland and the lure of a young growing nation. Canada held hope with work on the railway, a gold rush and free land. This program investigates the "push" and "pull" factors that influenced their arrival here and the problems, including racism, they encountered.

Date Published:2017

The exiled princess of Ottawa


Licence term: August 1, 2019-July 31, 2024. Distributor: McIntyre Media. A tribute for Remembrance Day that focuses on a harrowing escape to safety during WWII. Amongst the violence and terror, two countries an ocean apart became forever bonded by blood in more ways than one. Princess Margriet Francisca was famously born in Ottawa in 1943, while the Dutch royal family lived in Canadian exile during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. As way of thanks for the family’s treatment in Canada, the Dutch royal family sent 100,000 tulips to Ottawa in the fall of 1945. It was the start of a beautiful friendship that has lasted to the present day.
Date Published:2017

Licence term: August 1, 2019-July 31, 2024. Distributor: McIntyre Media. A tribute for Remembrance Day that focuses on a harrowing escape to safety during WWII. Amongst the violence and terror, two countries an ocean apart became forever bonded by blood in more ways than one. Princess Margriet Francisca was famously born in Ottawa in 1943, while the Dutch royal family lived in Canadian exile during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. As way of thanks for the family’s treatment in Canada, the Dutch royal family sent 100,000 tulips to Ottawa in the fall of 1945. It was the start of a beautiful friendship that has lasted to the present day.

Date Published:2017

I am Jewish

Silver, Erin, 1980-


Includes index. Discusses the religion of Judaism, including their teachings, their holidays and traditions, daily life and how Jews have been persecuted throughout history.
Date Published:2024

Immigrants from India and Southeast Asia

Yomtov, Nel.


In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from India and Southeast Asia explores the stories of two families who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.
Date Published:2021

In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from India and Southeast Asia explores the stories of two families who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.

Date Published:2021

Jewish festivals and traditions

Raij, Emily,


Introduction to Judaism -- Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur -- Hanukkah -- Passover -- Life events -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index -- About the author. Simple text and photos introduce young readers to the major Jewish holidays and festivals including the unique traditions and customs.
Date Published:2025

Jewish synagogue

Wood, Angela.


Includes index. What is a synagogue for? What is the Torah? What are the Ten Commandments? All these questions and more are explored in this first introduction to the religion of Judaism.
Date Published:2022

Netherlands

Mattern, Joanne, 1963-


The Netherlands is a flat, coastal nation in Europe. It relies on dikes and floodgates to protect it from the sea. More than 17 million people live in this enchanting region of farms, fields, and flowers. Supported by full-color photographs, informative sidebars, and fun facts, readers learn about the Netherlands, including its rich history, unique traditions, government, language, and adoration for tulips.
Date Published:2020

The Netherlands is a flat, coastal nation in Europe. It relies on dikes and floodgates to protect it from the sea. More than 17 million people live in this enchanting region of farms, fields, and flowers. Supported by full-color photographs, informative sidebars, and fun facts, readers learn about the Netherlands, including its rich history, unique traditions, government, language, and adoration for tulips.

Date Published:2020

Netherlands

Spanier, Kristine


In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Netherlands.
Date Published:2020

Sally opened doors

Sasso, Sandy Eisenberg,


Sally Priesand, the first American woman to be ordained a rabbi, opened doors for Jewish women's full participation in Jewish life.
Date Published:2022

Southeast Asian immigrants in Canada

Lukidis, Lydia.


Books in this series will each examine different groups that have immigrated to Canada throughout Canadian history, including when, where, and why they settled. What was life like for immigrants when they arrived, and how did it change for subsequent generations? Books will also explore the groups' contributions to Canadian society and culture, and highlight key figures from history.
Date Published:2019

Southeast Asian immigrants in Canada

Lukidis, Lydia.



Date Published:2020

The tower of life : how Yaffa Eliach rebuilt her village in stories and pictures

Stiefel, Chana, 1968-


The story begins with Yaffa Eliach, a spirited young girl who grows up in a vibrant, happy 800-year-old town in Poland, filled with family life and rich traditions. Yaffa's grandmother, who receives a gift of a camera from America, becomes the village photographer, and takes photos of all the family events: weddings, bar mitzvahs, and family gatherings. And on the Jewish New Year, the villagers send photos to their relatives overseas to wish them a 'Gut Yontif'! But one dark day, the town is invaded. And quickly the once happy home to 5,000 Jewish people is uprooted. Yaffa survives the war and becomes a Professor of History and America's foremost Holocaust expert. And when President Jimmy Carter invites her to create an exhibit for the new National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC, she travels around the world hunting down her grandmother's photos taken of people who fled from her beloved town, Eishyshok, along with their stories and memories. This breathtaking revival of the town's collective spirit, which is a permanent exhibit at The National Holocaust Museum in Washington DC, will inspire all who read it.
Date Published:2022

The story begins with Yaffa Eliach, a spirited young girl who grows up in a vibrant, happy 800-year-old town in Poland, filled with family life and rich traditions. Yaffa's grandmother, who receives a gift of a camera from America, becomes the village photographer, and takes photos of all the family events: weddings, bar mitzvahs, and family gatherings. And on the Jewish New Year, the villagers send photos to their relatives overseas to wish them a 'Gut Yontif'! But one dark day, the town is invaded. And quickly the once happy home to 5,000 Jewish people is uprooted. Yaffa survives the war and becomes a Professor of History and America's foremost Holocaust expert. And when President Jimmy Carter invites her to create an exhibit for the new National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC, she travels around the world hunting down her grandmother's photos taken of people who fled from her beloved town, Eishyshok, along with their stories and memories. This breathtaking revival of the town's collective spirit, which is a permanent exhibit at The National Holocaust Museum in Washington DC, will inspire all who read it.

Date Published:2022

A visit to Poland

Mather, Charis, 1999-


Includes index. Country to Country -- Today's Trip Is to Poland! -- Kraków -- Wieliczka Salt Mine -- Szopki -- Flower Carpets -- Białowieża National Park -- Food -- Tree Beekeeping. Take a trip to Poland! Start in the city of Kraków, where you'll find Wawel Castle. Then, head into nature to see the wildlife in Białowieża National Park. And don't forget to try pierogi! Learn all about Poland as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Date Published:2024

Includes index. Country to Country -- Today's Trip Is to Poland! -- Kraków -- Wieliczka Salt Mine -- Szopki -- Flower Carpets -- Białowieża National Park -- Food -- Tree Beekeeping. Take a trip to Poland! Start in the city of Kraków, where you'll find Wawel Castle. Then, head into nature to see the wildlife in Białowieża National Park. And don't forget to try pierogi! Learn all about Poland as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.

Date Published:2024

A visit to the Netherlands

Mather, Charis, 1999-


Includes index. Country to Country -- Today's Trip Is to the Netherlands! -- Rotterdam -- Kinderdijk Windmills -- Giethoorn -- Keukenhof Gardens -- Art -- Bicycling -- Cheese -- Before You Go. Take a trip to the Netherlands! Start in the city of Rotterdam, where you'll find some unusual cube-shaped houses. Then, ride a boat down the canals of Giethoorn or grab a big wheel of cheese at the market. And don't forget to check out the famous Dutch windmills! Learn all about the Netherlands as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Date Published:2023

Includes index. Country to Country -- Today's Trip Is to the Netherlands! -- Rotterdam -- Kinderdijk Windmills -- Giethoorn -- Keukenhof Gardens -- Art -- Bicycling -- Cheese -- Before You Go. Take a trip to the Netherlands! Start in the city of Rotterdam, where you'll find some unusual cube-shaped houses. Then, ride a boat down the canals of Giethoorn or grab a big wheel of cheese at the market. And don't forget to check out the famous Dutch windmills! Learn all about the Netherlands as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.

Date Published:2023

What Jewish looks like

Kleinrock, Liz,


Compiled by educator and author Liz Kleinrock and author Caroline Kusin Pritchard, this powerful intersectional anthology celebrates thirty-six Jewish heroes from Tracee Ellis Ross, to Ezra Frech, to Dona Gracia Nasi. A first-ever collection that disrupts the narrative of how a Jewish person is perceived, What Jewish Looks Like includes accessible primers on important Jewish history, a map, quotes, and much more!
Date Published:2024

Compiled by educator and author Liz Kleinrock and author Caroline Kusin Pritchard, this powerful intersectional anthology celebrates thirty-six Jewish heroes from Tracee Ellis Ross, to Ezra Frech, to Dona Gracia Nasi. A first-ever collection that disrupts the narrative of how a Jewish person is perceived, What Jewish Looks Like includes accessible primers on important Jewish history, a map, quotes, and much more!

Date Published:2024

What Jewish looks like

Kleinrock, Liz,


Compiled by educator and author Liz Kleinrock and author Caroline Kusin Pritchard, this powerful intersectional anthology celebrates thirty-six Jewish heroes from Tracee Ellis Ross, to Ezra Frech, to Dona Gracia Nasi. A first-ever collection that disrupts the narrative of how a Jewish person is perceived, What Jewish Looks Like includes accessible primers on important Jewish history, a map, quotes, and much more!
Date Published:2024

Date Published:2024