Big Book Shabbat

Unique Sephardic-themed board book featuring a Judeo-Spanish family celebrating Shabbat

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

AS SEEN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES PubWest Book Design Awards - Silver Winner in Cookbooks “Gorgeous” —The Washington Post Whether you are a longtime host of weekly Shabbat dinners or new to this global Jewish tradition, 52 Shabbats will spice up your Friday night in one way or another. This book offers a holistic scope of the Shabbat tradition for every reader, Jewish or otherwise. In it you’ll find: Over fifty primary recipes to anchor your menu More than twenty recipes for side dishes, accompaniments, and desserts Short essays that detail global foodways and histories Explanation of the Shabbat ritual Faith Kramer outlines recipe pairings in a mix-and-match friendly format, incorporating easy substitutes throughout the cookbook to make Shabbat accessible for all lifestyles. From gefilte fish to challah, berbere lentils to cardamom cheesecakes, these seasonally organized recipes will never fail to inspire your weekly dinner menu. MORE PRAISE FOR 52 SHABBATS: "Imaginative" —Los Angeles Times “For anyone who appreciates world flavors, history, and great techniques….A worthy companion to Joan Nathan’s King Solomon’s Table (2017).” —Booklist “Educational and tantalizing” —Foreword Reviews "[Faith Kramer's] inventive dishes are...packed with flavor." —Dianne Jacob, author of Will Write for Food “Clear and approachable....Faith has included recipes that not only have you rethinking Shabbat but dinner year-round.” —Calvin Crosby, The King’s English Bookshop

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

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.

Big Books are ideal for group story time. The larger, colorful illustrations make details more easily seen by children in a shared story time. The story becomes more visually engaging and helps to develop attention and listening comprehension skills.