Bernard P. Weiss

I Am Jewish by Bernard Weiss is a nonfiction book for young readers that provides a brief introduction to Judaism. The book follows a young Jewish boy from St. Louis named David as he explains the basic tenets of his faith. David explains the three different kinds of Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform). He also explains the observance of the Sabbath day, what a synagogue is, various Jewish holidays, and the Hebrew Bible, among other things.
This book would be an excellent resource for libraries to provide to young children. It contains short chapters briefly and concisely explaining various Jewish beliefs and traditions, a glossary, and a helpful list of websites at the end for curious readers and their parents to explore. This book would be extremely useful in a children's program explaining world religions.… (plus d'informations)