The simple text and brightly colored illustrations in this board book tell the story of a typical family celebrating Shabbat.

A little boy spends Shabbat with his grandparents in Georgia and gets a snowy surprise.

Friday?s here. Jump and cheer. Shabbat is coming. A family and its pet puppy eagerly prepare for Shabbat.

Authoritative and personal, this is an introduction to all aspects of a traditional Jewish Shabbat, providing both an inspirational call to observe this weekly holiday and a comprehensive resource.

The three Shabbat meals offer an opportunity to think about life and connect with others. However, despite our best intentions, the lack of time and sufficient resources may preclude in-depth grappling with more significant and meaningful issues. Around the Shabbat Table addresses this problem. Its goal is to serve as a springboard for more personally stimulating and meaningful Shabbat conversations. Each unit can be read directly at the Shabbat table and no prior knowledge or preparation is necessary. The ideas presented are designed for Jewish adults of all backgrounds and religious denominations. They reflect a philosophy that the Torah belongs to and should be accessible to all Jews, whatever they think or believe, wherever they may be.

"The Gateways Shabbat Family Companion invites families with children of all abilities and disabilities to a Shabbat dinner celebration that is accessible for everyone. This easy-to-hold, concise, and practical guide to Shabbat celebration includes blessings over candles, wine and challah. Each blessing's meaning is illuminated by the use of picture communication symbols developed by Mayer-Johnson, the leading creator of symbol-adapted special education materials. Also includes background for parents, short stories, Shabbat songs, Shabbat conversation starters, and other family-friendly activities. Respectful to all participants regardless of ability, this welcoming guide ensures that all can take part meaningfully in Shabbat observance in the home. Allows flexible timing of Shabbat celebration rituals from 10-45 minutes. Created in conjunction with Gateways: Access to Jewish Education, which provides high-quality special education services to enable children with diverse learning needs to participate meaningfully in Jewish life"--