Simchat Torah Is Here

A gentle, sensory guide to dancing the seven hakafot, waving festive flags, and rolling the sacred scroll from end to beginning with pure holiday joy.

von Miriam Stern

38 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Step Inside the Glowing Sanctuary and Join the Most Joyful Circle Dance of the Year!Every autumn, synagogues fill with the chiming of silver bells, the rustle of royal velvet, and joyous singing across generations. For young children, stepping onto a packed, fast-moving holiday dance floor can feel thrilling and overwhelming all at once.Simchat Torah Is Here guides little learners step-by-step through the warmth, rhythm, and wonder of the festival through gentle rhyming verse and glowing watercolor artwork. Join six-year-old twins David and Hannah as they craft their holiday banners, step through the seven traditional dancing circles (Hakafot), unroll the sacred parchment under a sheltering canopy, and discover why our most treasured story never truly ends.Inside this festive holiday story, young readers will discover: - The Seven Joyous Circles (Hakafot): Stepping to the rhythm, waving banners, singing alongside grandparents, and riding high on shoulders without feeling lost in the crowd.- Handcrafted Holiday Flags: The sweet folk tradition of decorating colorful paper banners with streaming ribbons and topping them with crisp red apples.- The Sacred Reading & Canopy: Gathering safely beneath a grand prayer-shawl tent (Chuppah) as the silver pointer (Yad) traces the final verses of the scroll.- Rolling Back to Genesis (Bereishit): Connecting the final letter Lamed to the opening letter Bet to spell Lev (Heart)-celebrating that every ending is a fresh beginning.- Educational Backmatter: An illustrated guide to the anatomy of a Torah scroll, a child-friendly holiday glossary, and a warm message from author Miriam Stern.Designed specifically for children ages 3 to 8, this vibrant collector's edition transforms synagogue excitement into pure confidence, connection, and family belonging.Scroll up, click "Buy Now," and dance the seven circles of joy with your little ones today!

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798173664020
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 12.09.2026
• Größe: 216 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Independently published