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“Each year Hannah’s family comes to her house for a Passover seder. However, this year Hannah and her parents are very disappointed that their family is unable to attend…Although Hannah’s friends have never celebrated Passover, they relate to these themes, and each bring something from their own cultures that connects to the celebration…The story adeptly incorporates details about the holiday, as well as interesting cultural connections from Hannah’s friends.”

School Library Journal

“A sweet and tender holiday tale celebrating friendship and diversity. When Hannah’s extended family can’t attend the Passover seder this year, she invites her friends to celebrate with her…Her diverse friends and their families bring special gifts that embrace those ideas and reflect their own cultures…Each aspect of the seder is explained, and Hannah lovingly weaves her friends’ gifts into the Passover story.”

Kirkus Reviews

An Invitation to Passover

Written by Rabbi Kerry Olitzky and Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen
Illustrated by Mariia Kolker
Published by Kalaniot Books

When Hannah’s extended family isn’t able to join her for their traditional Passover seder, she invites her diverse group of friends to experience the holiday with her. From Ha-joon’s Korean kimchi, to Monique’s hymn lyrics, each friend brings a bit of their own culture to the celebration. And with each guest the themes of freedom, hope, and thanks become more meaningful.

A note tells the Passover story and a glossary defines vocabulary.

Primary ISBN: 9798986396507
Publication Date: February 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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