History

  1. The story of the great genizah

    What happens when Jewish books get too torn to use anymore? They are stored in a genizah and then they get buried. Once there was a genizah whose books never got buried.Let’s go back in time to a city called Cairo and learn about the genizah that was discovered there.

    It Happened in Cairo is part of a series of books about important Jewish historical sites. Learning about these landmark places will help young students understand and appreciate the enduring heritage of the Jewish people. Each volume is complete with authentic photographs, dynamic text, and user-friendly design. Watch as Jewish history comes alive! Learn More

  2. The story of the hidden library

    Once there was a library filled with Jewish books. Many people came to read them. It was called the Strashun Library. Then war came, and the books were in danger of being destroyed. Some brave people tried to hide them. Would they succeed?

    Let’s go back in time to a city called Vilna and learn about the hidden library. It Happened in Vilna is part of a series of books about important Jewish historical sites. Learning about these landmark places will help young students understand and appreciate the enduring heritage of the Jewish people. Each volume is complete with authentic photographs, dynamic text, and user-friendly design. Watch as Jewish history comes alive! Learn More

  3. Our eternal legacy can be found…in the fragments.

    The son of Holocaust survivors, Rabbi Shmuel Yaakov Klein grew up hearing personal stories of horror and heroism, as his parents survived the inferno against all odds and courageously rebuilt their lives in North America. In this poignant collection, Rabbi Klein describes how his parents’ past affects his own life — from becoming a grandfather for the first time to navigating yamim tovim and life cycle events, to eventually revisiting Polish soil and spearheading Holocaust education worldwide. Rabbi Klein provides a new and illuminating lens through which to view Churban Europa.

    In the Fragments is a compelling book that will inspire everyone to approach the Holocaust as a means to deepen and enrich their appreciation for life, and encourage the next generation to do the same. Learn More

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