Deborah Bodin Cohen

How long will a dreidel spin in outer space? Who created the first teddy bear? How big was the world''s largest matzah ball? Why do Russian Jews put salt in their pockets?In their 5,000-year history, the Jewish people have done some astonishing things. Inspired by the Weird But True series and other books of fun facts, this book brings together 180 surprising facts about the Jewish people, culture, and history. These bite-sized info-morsels are collected from across the Jewish universe on subjects ranging from holidays to entertainment, science, pop culture and more.Bright eye-catching images and humorous details will captivate children and adults alike, including trivia enthusiasts and reluctant readers.What a fun gift!

*STARRED REVIEW*"A wonderfully detailed yet succinct biography focusing on Sheinbaum''s impact on the world, this is a great first purchase." —School Library Journal"This book puts forth traits of curiosity, persistence, collaboration, and ingenuity as admirable, especially when used for the benefit of many. Gorgeous illustrations complete the warm tone of the narrative." —Booklist"This book tracks a remarkable woman''s remarkable life." —Foreword ReviewsFrom social justice activist to Nobel-winning scientist to the first woman (and first Jewish!) president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum faces each new challenge by saying, "sí!", "yes, I can."Just like the migrating butterflies in Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum has grown and changed.As a little girl, she was fascinated by nature and the beautiful mariposas that would flutter around Mexico City, signifying the coming holiday of Hanukkah. She was a dancer, an advocate for equality, and a professor of environmental science. With each new role, Claudia needed to undergo her own metamorphosis, but the challenge was worth the effort.All her hard work brought her to the mayor''s office to fight pollution, and Claudia saw yet another new path forward where she could make the laws that would help bring about more than just a change in herself, but for all of Mexico.

In time for the 2025 Maccabiah Games, this picture book biography tells the origin story of the third-largest international sporting event and the unique problem-solving creator Yosef Yekutieli employed to make his dream possible.In 1912, 15-year-old Yosef Yekutieli listened to radio broadcasts from the Stockholm Olympics and hatched an idea: an Olympic-style competition for Jewish athletes from around the globe in the brand-new city of Tel Aviv.People initially didn''t take him seriously, but that wouldn''t stop Yosef. For the next two decades, he worked to make this idea a reality. There was no stadium, pool, or running track anywhere in British Mandate Palestine. But Yosef wasn?t deterred.There was one big problem left: there was no easy way to tell athletes about the games!The solution: Motorcycles. Riding thousands of miles, over mountains and through deserts, motorcycle brigades announced the games to the world Jewish community. In 1932, the Maccabiah Games were born.

Avi the Ambulance is back in this fourth book of the beloved series about emergency vehicles in Israel. This gentle story centers the importance of teamwork and appreciating the different skills and abilities we all bring to our work and relationships. For readers ages 4-7.Avi the Ambulance was excited to go to the beach and meet his partner Zach''s friend Esti. Esti has a new ambulance partner, and Avi loves to make new friends. After making sure his tires are nice and full of air, Avi and Zach head out along the busy streets of Israel.When they arrive at the beach, Avi is confused to meet Noah. Noah is a boat in the lake, but he says he''s an ambulance like Avi. But Noah doesn''t have tires, so Noah can''t drive through Israel to bring people to the hospital. How can Noah be an ambulance when he doesn''t look like Avi?