Simchat Torah

Morah Iryna loves sharing stories with children. Here are her recommendations for books about the Torah, which she uses to celebrate Simchat Torah.

Children love stories! Grown ups love stories! Beginning on the holiday of Simchat Torah, meaning “The Joy of the Torah,” the FJECC students will be “traveling” through the stories of the Torah. I cannot wait to take them on this journey to learn, discover, wonder and make connections to the tales of long ago. There are many wonderful Jewish stories which are inspired by the characters and events in the Torah. Many of which are directly linked to Jewish traditions, celebrations and values. I hope you enjoy reading them with your children! 

10 Great Jewish Children’s Stories, by Chaya Burstein
A Journey to Paradise and Other Jewish Tales, retold by Howard Schwartz
Does God Have a Big Toe? by Marc Gellman
Seven Animal Stories for Children, retold by Howard Bogot and Mary Bogot
Seven Animals Wag Their Tales, retold by Howard Bogot and Mary Bogot
Seven Delightful Stories for Every Day, retold by Dov Peretz Elkins
Ten Classic Jewish Children’s Stories, retold by Peninnah Schram

For more information on celebrating Simchat Torah with young children, visit PJ Library!