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Red and Green and Blue and White
Inspired by a true story, this is a tale of a community that banded together to spread light.
It's a holiday season that both Isaac, whose family is Jewish, and Teresa, whose family is Christian, have looked forward to for months! They've been counting the days, playing in the snow, making cookies, drawing (Teresa) and writing poems (Isaac). They enjoy all the things they share, as well as the things that make them different.
But when Isaac's window is smashed in the middle of the night, it seems like maybe not everyone appreciates "difference."
PRAISE
★ "Wind's lightly fictionalized version of the 1993 incident wherein a community stood up to bigotry . . . is conveyed with lyrical simplicity. The visual treatment here is particularly striking—Caldecott Medalist Zelinsky's vibrant digital art has bold, rough-hewn textures of scratch block, and dramatic compositions . . . .[A] moving historical tale that encourages taking a stand." — Publishers Weekly , starred review
★ "Zelinsky has covered every page with bright colors, with optional text that dances through the pictures and occasional vignettes that add detail and movement to the story. This is a strong addition to holiday stories, one that can be reread and rediscovered many times and whose theme of community support and friendship is appropriate year-round." — School Library Connection , starred review
"[A] quiet, uplifting tale. . . . Readers will feel heartened at children's power to influence others to stand up for justice and defeat vile prejudice. . . . The true meaning of the holiday season shines here." — Kirkus Reviews
It's a holiday season that both Isaac, whose family is Jewish, and Teresa, whose family is Christian, have looked forward to for months! They've been counting the days, playing in the snow, making cookies, drawing (Teresa) and writing poems (Isaac). They enjoy all the things they share, as well as the things that make them different.
But when Isaac's window is smashed in the middle of the night, it seems like maybe not everyone appreciates "difference."
PRAISE
★ "Wind's lightly fictionalized version of the 1993 incident wherein a community stood up to bigotry . . . is conveyed with lyrical simplicity. The visual treatment here is particularly striking—Caldecott Medalist Zelinsky's vibrant digital art has bold, rough-hewn textures of scratch block, and dramatic compositions . . . .[A] moving historical tale that encourages taking a stand." — Publishers Weekly , starred review
★ "Zelinsky has covered every page with bright colors, with optional text that dances through the pictures and occasional vignettes that add detail and movement to the story. This is a strong addition to holiday stories, one that can be reread and rediscovered many times and whose theme of community support and friendship is appropriate year-round." — School Library Connection , starred review
"[A] quiet, uplifting tale. . . . Readers will feel heartened at children's power to influence others to stand up for justice and defeat vile prejudice. . . . The true meaning of the holiday season shines here." — Kirkus Reviews
32 pages, Hardcover
First published October 19, 2021
About the author
Lee Wind
9 books62 followersLee Wind is the founding blogger and publisher of I’m Here. I’m Queer. What The Hell Do I Read?, an award-winning website about books, culture, and empowerment for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Questioning, and Queer youth, and their Allies. For over 10 years, readers from 100-plus countries have racked up 2.5 million page views—and counting!
In his “Clark Kent” jobs, Lee is the director of marketing and programming at the Independent Book Publishers Association and the official blogger for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. His Superhero job is writing, inspired by our world’s amazing—and untold—LGBTQ history.
Lee lives in Los Angeles with his husband and their teenage daughter. Queer as a Five-Dollar Bill is his debut novel. Visit him online at www.leewind.org
In his “Clark Kent” jobs, Lee is the director of marketing and programming at the Independent Book Publishers Association and the official blogger for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. His Superhero job is writing, inspired by our world’s amazing—and untold—LGBTQ history.
Lee lives in Los Angeles with his husband and their teenage daughter. Queer as a Five-Dollar Bill is his debut novel. Visit him online at www.leewind.org
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August 23, 2023
Update your December holiday reads or bullying read-alouds with this story that's based on a true event that happened in 1993 Billings, Montana. What happens when a predominantly Christmas celebrating community stands up for a Jewish family?
December 6, 2021
This is a picture book about a town coming together in response to someone who was targeted for being different. One kid performs a small gesture of support that has a huge impact on the entire town. I love the story and illustrations, and it will definitely be a tradition in our house to read it with our kids every year during the holidays.
December 23, 2022
Wunderschönes Bilderbuch gegen Antisemitismus. Ich wünschte nur, dass der deutsche Titel "Für jeden ein Licht - Ein kleines Weihnachtswunder" den Fokus nicht so sehr auf Weihnachten gelegt hätte. Schließlich tut das der englische Titel auch nicht.
November 30, 2021
This is the perfect book for kids to read to see amazing allyship in action and an example of one kid being an upstander in a situation where their friend is being targeted for a difference. Zelinksy's cover and illustrations throughout are absolutely fitting and beautiful.
It's being sold as a holiday book because the conflict in question is in regards to a child's family's menorah being in the window during Hannukah - but I hate that this book might be relegated to the holidays. The symbolism of the holidays and the underlying "true story" aspect means it may feature Christmas and Hanukkah - but the story really is so much more. Find it. Read it. Enjoy it! And then share it with your kids and have the important discussions about anti-semitism, upstanding, allyship, community, and being a good friend that it will provoke. Thanks for this contribution to kidlit, Lee!
It's being sold as a holiday book because the conflict in question is in regards to a child's family's menorah being in the window during Hannukah - but I hate that this book might be relegated to the holidays. The symbolism of the holidays and the underlying "true story" aspect means it may feature Christmas and Hanukkah - but the story really is so much more. Find it. Read it. Enjoy it! And then share it with your kids and have the important discussions about anti-semitism, upstanding, allyship, community, and being a good friend that it will provoke. Thanks for this contribution to kidlit, Lee!
December 10, 2021
Love this! In my Jewish neighborhood, I see more and more houses with Chanukah decorations. I think it is a great way to publicize the miracle. This is exactly what we need right now.
March 3, 2022
This picture book is based on a true incident that occurred in Billings, Montana in 1993. Most of the houses in town had Christmas decorations in their windows, but one Jewish family had Hanukkah decorations in their window. One night, someone threw a rock through the Jewish family's window. In solidarity, many non-Jewish families in town put up Hanukkah pictures or decorations in their windows. Caldecott-winner Paul Zelinsky's artwork enhances the story. A heart-warming story on community togetherness.
December 17, 2021
Isaac and Teresa live across from each other and are best friends. Isaac's family is Jewish, in fact, the only Jewish family in the neighborhood. They celebrate Hanukkah with decorations and a menorah in their front window that glows blue and white. Teresa's family celebrates Christmas with a tree and lights that glow red and green. One night, someone throws a rock through the window at Isaac's house, knocking down the menorah and sending a clear message. Not to be intimidated, Isaac's family sets the menorah back up the next night. Across the street, Teresa decides to draw a picture of a menorah and hang it in her family's front window in a show solidarity with Isaac and his family. Before long, windows all over town are displaying hand drawn menorahs in their windows as they stand against hate and anti-Semitism. The story of Isaac and Teresa is based on a true incident that happened in 1993 in Billings, Montana. Lee Wind's fictionalized version of that incident really sheds light on the true meaning of the holidays. Oh, yes, and a reminder that kids can really make a difference in the world. Let Isaac and Teresa be your inspiration.
August 22, 2021
What an exciting new imprint Levine Querido continues to be (further) evidence this lovely story about tolerance and not being a bystander with lovely illustrations by Paul O. Zelinsky. Based true events and especially appropriate for the holiday season. Recommended.
December 31, 2021
A heart-warming holiday season story about a malicious act and a town's reaction thereto, based on a story in Montana. Isaac's poem is a real treat.
May 29, 2022
Isaac, who is Jewish, and Theresa, who is Christian, are so excited for the wintertime. It's going to be Hannukah and Christmas. They play together as neighbors, share similar experiences and each explain their traditions. After Isaac's house is vandalized, Theresa will unknowingly rally support to keep the lights going from the whole community of Red, Green, Blue and White.
A heartfelt story of community, compassion, friendship and a celebration of unity, no matter what your belief.
A heartfelt story of community, compassion, friendship and a celebration of unity, no matter what your belief.
December 5, 2021
Based on a true story of how a community rallied around a Jewish family after an act of violence during the holiday season.
All the houses were covered in red and green lights; Isaac’s house was bathed in the blue and white light of their Menorah. One night, someone threw a rock through the window of Isaac’s house. The next night, Isaac’s family lit their Menorah again and Teresa, Isaac’s friend, put up a picture of a Menorah with the words “For Isaac.” That one gesture spread across the community.
A beautiful story about a community coming together to stand up to hate and intolerance.
All the houses were covered in red and green lights; Isaac’s house was bathed in the blue and white light of their Menorah. One night, someone threw a rock through the window of Isaac’s house. The next night, Isaac’s family lit their Menorah again and Teresa, Isaac’s friend, put up a picture of a Menorah with the words “For Isaac.” That one gesture spread across the community.
A beautiful story about a community coming together to stand up to hate and intolerance.
December 26, 2021
Art by Zelinsky incredible as ever. Just luscious. Sweet message about standing up to antisemitism. But I refuse to accept “They both loved playing in the snow, counting down to the holidays, and thought you couldn’t have too many sprinkles on a cookie.” WHERE IS THE EDITOR?? CHILDREN DESERVE PARALLEL SENTENCE STRUCTURE! GRAMMAR!! DAMMIT!
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December 8, 2022One Jewish family in a community of Christians has blue and white and a menorah on display in December when the rest of the community is decorated with red and green. The main characters, a Jewish child and a Christian child, are shown playing and having lots of common interests. When the Christian child sees the broken window in the Jewish home across the street, they draw a picture of a menorah and put it in their window, inspiring more and more people in the community to do the same thing. A story about being an upstander, based on a true story.
December 6, 2021
Shari, I'll be eager to see your review. I read through Hoopla.
November 18, 2021
It began with a stone thrown through the window of a Jewish family in Billings, MT, on December 2, 1993. The family had been displaying its Hanukkah menorah in the window and what occurred next surprised people. In fact, the events that followed were so powerful that the story still resonates almost three decades later. It also served as the inspiration for Lee Wind’s new picture book “Red andGreen and Blue and White,” with pictures by Paul O. Zelinsky (Levine Querido).
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December 4, 2021
A must have for your holiday picture book collection.
December 18, 2021
A holiday story that packs a punch. In a city filled with Christmas lights is one lone home displaying a lit menorah. When a hate crime occurs, neighbors band together and demonstrate what it means to be an upstander. Love triumphs over hate. Based on a true story from Billings Montana, this story was very well received by my 3-5 graders.
December 20, 2021
“On a block dressed up in Red and Green/one house shone Blue and White. Isaac helped his family decorate their big window for Chanukah/Across the street, his best friend Teresa helped her family trim their Christmas tree.” A story inspired by events that took place in Billings, Montana in December of 1993, Lee Wind and Paul O. Zelinksy’s Red and Green and Blue and White tells an important, poignant story of the holiday season. Best friends Isaac and Teresa cannot wait for the holidays and celebrations to begin: Isaac and his family are Jewish and celebrate Chanukah; while Teresa and her family are Christian and celebrate Christmas. The front window displays of each of their homes reflect their family’s respective holiday celebrations; though readers learn from the opening of the story that Isaac and his family’s house is the one home on the block glowing ”Blue and White, Menorah light”. One night, “shadows” make their way to Isaac’s house and a stone shatters through their front window, breaking the glass and extinguishing their menorah. When help is called and adults meet and discuss, the question arises about whether or not Isaac’s family should ”light the menorah again”. Isaac lights the menorah the next night, knowing that if they do not, ”it would be like hiding they were Jewish [and] that didn’t feel right”. In support of her best friend, his family, their religion and their celebration of Chanukah, Teresa makes a heartfelt, visible display ”For Isaac” in her own home window- so now the light from her home shines ”Blue and White/Menorah Light/From Two Homes Tonight!”. The actions made by Teresa and her respective family is then shown to extend more deeply and widely than ever thought, culminating in a celebration ”of the true spirit of the holidays [and] the true meaning of community”. A deeply beautiful, heartfelt story, author Lee Wind’s spare yet lyrical storytelling is met to perfection in award-winner Paul O. Zelinsky’s multi-layered, intensely bold and deeply coloured digital artwork. Red and Green and Blue and White is highly recommended reading and a must-add to the holiday collection of a school and/or public library. Extras: Be sure not to miss the Author’s Note at the book’s end which includes a significant, salient point about being an UPstander versus being a BYstander. A link to author Lee Wind’s website is also included for readers interested in learning more about the real-life story behind this picture book.
I received a copy of this title courtesy of Raincoast Books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and comments are my own.
December 23, 2021
This beautiful story opens:
“On a block dressed up in Red and Green, one house shone Blue and White.”
The author explains that as the holidays approached, Isaac helped his family set up Chanukah decorations in their front picture window. Teresa, his best friend who lived across the street, helped her family trim their Christmas tree.
But that same night, after dark, someone threw a stone through Isaac’s window, shattering the glass and causing their menorah to flicker out. Isaac didn’t want to stop lighting the menorah; it would be like hiding that they were Jewish, and that didn’t feel right to him. So the next night, he lit the menorah once again.
Across the street, Teresa put up a big picture in her window of a menorah that said “For Isaac.” Other friends started making similar pictures, and they posted them in the school and in the library. Local stores and restaurants joined in, and the story was on the television and in the newspapers.
Three weeks later, the author writes:
“From more than 10,000 windows came. . .
Christmas tree and Menorah light
Red and green and blue and white
Stronger together
Shining bright!”
An Author’s Note at the conclusion of this story reports that it was inspired by the real events of December 1993 in Billings Montana. Theresa and Isaac are real too, although their interactions and some details have been fictionalized. He writes:
“What I hope shines through is how the people in Billings chose to not just stand by and be BYstanders while bad things happened to others. Instead, they stood up to say the bad things weren’t okay. They chose to be UPstanders. And when the whole community stood up together for friendship, and respecting differences, and love - the stone-throwers backed down. And in Billings, Montana, love won.”
Artwork by the revered illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky fills the pages with bold lines and colors that bring to life the holidays, along with a brief look at the terror of antisemitic hatred. A spirit of joy and friendship dominate the imagery, however, as they dominated the factual story. Zelinsky manages to show emotional complexity and an entire city with spare lines that are nevertheless rich in detail and meaning.
Evaluation: This story for readers aged 4 and up is told simply and clearly. Without being didactic in the least, it manages to convey the true meaning of community, universal love, and tolerance that under the best circumstances will inform the holiday season.
“On a block dressed up in Red and Green, one house shone Blue and White.”
The author explains that as the holidays approached, Isaac helped his family set up Chanukah decorations in their front picture window. Teresa, his best friend who lived across the street, helped her family trim their Christmas tree.
But that same night, after dark, someone threw a stone through Isaac’s window, shattering the glass and causing their menorah to flicker out. Isaac didn’t want to stop lighting the menorah; it would be like hiding that they were Jewish, and that didn’t feel right to him. So the next night, he lit the menorah once again.
Across the street, Teresa put up a big picture in her window of a menorah that said “For Isaac.” Other friends started making similar pictures, and they posted them in the school and in the library. Local stores and restaurants joined in, and the story was on the television and in the newspapers.
Three weeks later, the author writes:
“From more than 10,000 windows came. . .
Christmas tree and Menorah light
Red and green and blue and white
Stronger together
Shining bright!”
An Author’s Note at the conclusion of this story reports that it was inspired by the real events of December 1993 in Billings Montana. Theresa and Isaac are real too, although their interactions and some details have been fictionalized. He writes:
“What I hope shines through is how the people in Billings chose to not just stand by and be BYstanders while bad things happened to others. Instead, they stood up to say the bad things weren’t okay. They chose to be UPstanders. And when the whole community stood up together for friendship, and respecting differences, and love - the stone-throwers backed down. And in Billings, Montana, love won.”
Artwork by the revered illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky fills the pages with bold lines and colors that bring to life the holidays, along with a brief look at the terror of antisemitic hatred. A spirit of joy and friendship dominate the imagery, however, as they dominated the factual story. Zelinsky manages to show emotional complexity and an entire city with spare lines that are nevertheless rich in detail and meaning.
Evaluation: This story for readers aged 4 and up is told simply and clearly. Without being didactic in the least, it manages to convey the true meaning of community, universal love, and tolerance that under the best circumstances will inform the holiday season.
December 6, 2021
I read this marvelous book to an appreciative four-year-old. For her it was primarily a story about a strong friendship, one that could even overcome evil. She loved recognizing the two children in every image, identifying strongly with both the boy and the girl. When we got to the page with the gloved hand that threw a rock through Isaac’s window, targeting his family’s menorah, she stared at the mysterious hand for a long time, speculating on the identity of the thrower. She would not leave that page until she’d thoroughly examined the image for clues. Finally, she decided that the rock had come from the hand of a wicked witch. Who else would do such a thing?
Children interpret books at their own level of knowledge, not always reading into it all that an adult would see. Those who deem this book inappropriate for the youngest readers underestimate children. They are skilled at interpreting whatever they experience, in life and in books, weaving it into the ongoing narrative they are always writing about the world, long before they learn to read and write.
I did not hide the fact that the story really happened in our own country. But I assured her that it was a long time ago, before she was born, and many miles from where she lives. Not that she needed much soothing. She already knows that there is meanness in the world, here and now. She has seen it. But to her, the story read as a fairy tale that, like all good tales, had its scary moments, followed by a satisfactory happy ending. If this is not a story suitable for young children, then no fairy tale is appropriate. And a childhood without fairy tales would be an impoverished one.
Children interpret books at their own level of knowledge, not always reading into it all that an adult would see. Those who deem this book inappropriate for the youngest readers underestimate children. They are skilled at interpreting whatever they experience, in life and in books, weaving it into the ongoing narrative they are always writing about the world, long before they learn to read and write.
I did not hide the fact that the story really happened in our own country. But I assured her that it was a long time ago, before she was born, and many miles from where she lives. Not that she needed much soothing. She already knows that there is meanness in the world, here and now. She has seen it. But to her, the story read as a fairy tale that, like all good tales, had its scary moments, followed by a satisfactory happy ending. If this is not a story suitable for young children, then no fairy tale is appropriate. And a childhood without fairy tales would be an impoverished one.
March 18, 2023
This inspiring story is based on an incident that happened in 1993 in Billings, Montana someone threw a rock through the window of Jewish home displaying a Menorah. .at Isaac's house, knocking down the menorah and sending a clear message. Isaac and Teresa live across from each other and are best friends. Isaac's is the only Jewish family in the neighborhood. They celebrate Hanukkah with decorations and a menorah in their front window that glows blue and white. Teresa's family celebrates Christmas with a tree and lights that glow red and green. When Isaac's house is vandalized his family sets the menorah back up the next night. Teresa draws a picture of a menorah and hangs it in her family's front window in a show solidarity. Soon windows all over town are displaying hand drawn menorahs in their windows in a stand stand against hate and anti-Semitism. The story of Isaac and Teresa is based on a true incident that happened in 1993 in Billings, Montana. An inspiring reminder that kids can make a difference.
December 15, 2021
Impactful picture books that present multiple holidays are harder to find than one might think, and as a youth librarian, I am always looking for authentic stories to add to the collection. This story is absolutely amazing! Although the cover foreshadows heartbreak, the actual hate crime occurs abruptly in the story. The way in which the community responds to the atrocity is powerful, and the final phrase with dual-page illustration offers a memorable conclusion:
"Christmas tree and Menorah light;
Read and green and blue and white;
Stronger together, shining bright!"
Publication Date: 2021
Format: Picture book
Elements: Inspired by a true story; explanation of final page with an introduction to the word "upstander"
Connection/Topics: Chanukah, Christmas; hate crimes; community, tolerance
"Christmas tree and Menorah light;
Read and green and blue and white;
Stronger together, shining bright!"
Publication Date: 2021
Format: Picture book
Elements: Inspired by a true story; explanation of final page with an introduction to the word "upstander"
Connection/Topics: Chanukah, Christmas; hate crimes; community, tolerance
March 25, 2022
Red and Green and Blue and White by Lee Wind and illustrated by Paul Zelinsky is a symbol of kindness between two cultures. One child is Jewish and celebrating Hanukkah. His best friend is celebrating Christmas. Together they enjoy the celebrations and winter weather. Soon, trouble begins and a friend stands up for him and his family. Soon the whole community ity are standing up for the boy and his Jewish family.
Together they show strength and power of community that stands united despite religious beliefs. It teaches children of acceptance when people or things are different from their own. It also shows how friendship and kindness can sprout everywhere and make a better community.
I love the colors and illustrations throughout the book. They went perfectly with the story. I highly recommend this story to be read at home and in schools. Overall, it's not only educational but enjoyable to read! I am happy to know it was based on a true story.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
Together they show strength and power of community that stands united despite religious beliefs. It teaches children of acceptance when people or things are different from their own. It also shows how friendship and kindness can sprout everywhere and make a better community.
I love the colors and illustrations throughout the book. They went perfectly with the story. I highly recommend this story to be read at home and in schools. Overall, it's not only educational but enjoyable to read! I am happy to know it was based on a true story.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
December 15, 2022
In this children's story, we learn that together, a community is stronger than when we remain isolated with our own belief's, our own customs. Isaac is a Jewish boy who delights in lighting his menorah for Chanukah. Theresa, his neighbor across the street, is a Christian girl who also delights in setting her home aglow for the holidays. It is when a rock is thrown through Isaac's window in hate that doubt creeps in. Should we risk lighting our menorah again? But not lighting it, didn't " feel right."
Once Isaac does light the menorah again, Theresa is so relieved. She draws for Isaac, showing him love and acceptance and compassion. Next, the love of two children spreads to the neighborhood, and then the community. There is much to learn in Red and Green and Blue and White.
Once Isaac does light the menorah again, Theresa is so relieved. She draws for Isaac, showing him love and acceptance and compassion. Next, the love of two children spreads to the neighborhood, and then the community. There is much to learn in Red and Green and Blue and White.
December 29, 2021
This picture book is based on an actual event and is a beautiful story of celebrating differences and coming together as a community. A great way to be able to talk about the difficult topic of hate crimes in a gentler way with kids. A wonderful depiction how kids, no matter their age can make a difference in their community as well. Gorgeous illustrations full of colour.
Information about the book and the events it was based on: https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/...
Colouring sheet on this page: https://www.levinequerido.com/red-and...
Information about the book and the events it was based on: https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/...
Colouring sheet on this page: https://www.levinequerido.com/red-and...
December 22, 2023
Red and Green and Blue and White written by Lee Wind, illustrated by Paul O Zelinsky – Inspired by the true story of someone throwing a brick through Isaac’s bedroom window, the town of Billings Montana, lead by his friend Teresa, stood together and showed their support for the Jewish family. In 1993, someone threw a brick through the window of a family proudly displaying their Menorah. Red and Green and Blue and White is that story in picture book format. Zelinsky’s beautifully created full color illustrations bring emotion to Wind’s text. A timeless story for all ages and all school libraries.
September 27, 2021
I have been a fan of this story since I first heard about it in the mid-1990s, and read another version to my 5th graders every year. Lee Wind takes the story and tells it in a beautifully written and easily understandable manner, while not losing any of the key facts or important messages. The illustrations are stunning and will draw in readers of all ages. The importance of standing together, being an upstander, is highlighted without being didactic. This is a must have picture book for all libraries. Highly recommended for grades 2 & up.
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December 23, 2021
This is the book I’m going to read when I return to school after the winter break. It’s inspired by a true story set during the holiday season. Isaac and Theresa are neighbors and good buddies. Isaac is Jewish, and Theresa is Christian. All the houses on the block are decorated for Christmas in red and green; one house shown blue and white. That is Isaac‘s house. One night someone throws a rock through Isaac‘s window. Teresa makes a paper menorah to put in her window. Others follow suit. It’s a great story about Community and brotherhood.
December 23, 2021
An inspirational story saturated with swirling colors. Based on the true story of an attack on a Jewish family's home in Billings, MT in the early 90s, this fictionalized lavishly illustrated story features two across-the-street neighbors. One is decorated for Christmas in red and green and one is decorated in blue and white for Hanukkah. When the front window is smashed, the community rallies around the Jewish family and the community ALL puts menorah drawings and decorations in their front windows.
December 15, 2022
This story is very inspirational towards friendship and jewish culture. This story is about a young boy Isaac who is jewish and his best friend Teresa who is celebrating for Christmas. In this story it shows that just because you celebrate different holidays and are a little bit different, doesn't mean that you can't support each other. She shows true friendship when she supports him and his family and has many others begin to support his culture. This can be encouraging for young students to be kind to all people and stick up for what you think is right.
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