"A Jewish girl decides that she wants to celebrate Christmas, so she writes a letter to Santa"--

During a family camping trip a brother and sister enjoy exploring nature, and each night they hear the English and Hebrew phrases for good night from the waves, wind, or grass.

Zelly Fried wants a dog more than anything, so at the urging of her grandfather, during the summer before sixth grade she takes care of a "practice dog" made out of an orange juice jug to show her parents that she is ready for the responsibility, even though she is sometimes not entirely sure about the idea.

A young girl's family is part of a Yiddish theater performance group.

When Isobel visits her Aunt Luisa at Hanukkah, she not only has a wonderful time, she learns some new things about this special holiday.

An excited dinosaur comes to a young boy's house to join him in celebrating Shabbat.

Nine-year-old Emanuel stows away aboard a whaling ship until the Hanukkah candles in a window light the way to bring him home.

Mr. and Mrs. Stein and their young sons Gabe and Jacob adopt a baby girl from Vietnam.