Families

Reinforce Hebrew Learning with Free Apps

How can we help students ease back into learning mode in a fun and informative way? Whether giving extra assistance to young learners practicing the alef bet, practice decoding, or want reinforcement through play, Behrman House has the apps you need.  Review Hebrew letters with Augmented Reality Kids will watch the pages of Let's Discover the Alef Bet come to life with help from the camera on their mobile device or tablet to activate digital elements in the popular folders Bet, Dalet, Yud, and Tav. 

Who Will You Be Next?

Have you ever thought about who you'll be when you're not doing what you're doing now?  We are each following a path, building a life, a career, a family. As we age and begin to think forward to retirement, we begin to reflect on these paths and the choices made along the way. We may begin wondering, 'What happens to me next?' or even 'What will I have left?'

Apples & Honey Authors Karen Rostoker-Gruber and Rabbi Ron Isaacs Want to Visit Your School!

Award-winning children's book authors and Apples & Honey Press' Farmer Kobi's Hanukkah Match authors, Karen Rostoker-Gruber and Rabbi Ron Isaacs want to visit YOUR JCC or School. In their interactive program, children will listen to Farmer Kobi's Hanukkah Match, sing Hanukkah songs, play Hanukkah games, and personally get their book signed at the end of the program. Watch out for Karen's friend Maria the puppet - she may call on children to come up and be part of the show!

Color Your Way to Calmness

It's a pastime our students and children love, but I bet you didn't know it's good for YOU too. According to a recent article in the Huffington post by Pricilla Frank, of the current top 20 selling books on Amazon six of them are adult coloring books.  "The unlikely pastime for those of us who have successfully graduated from kindergarten has been gaining popularity of late, as an easy means to express oneself and de-stress along the way," Frank explains. 

Add Great Stories to Your Learning Environment

We've been thinking a great deal about the values of stories in enriching the learning environment we provide for our children and listening to your calls for more high quality Jewish story books for children. The result - Apples & Honey Press. 

Bring Hineni to Life in the OLC

The Hineni prayer series has been the long-time favorite way to guide students in learning both prayers and their meaning. Now your students can experience Hineni virtually in the Online Learning Center with our digital companion.

Age Wisely On-The-Go With the New Wise Aging Kindle Edition

We recently introduced Wise Aging as a guidebook to help build resilience and navigate life's journey. Now you can take Wise Aging on any journey with Wise Aging Kindle Edition. 

Planning for Fall: Part Three

The summer is flying by. Will you be prepared for Fall?  In the final part of our three-part "Preparing for Fall" series, we will help you set expectations early and ensure that parents and students feel prepared. Reach out to Students and their Parents Help parents and students feel confident by providing easy steps to access their Behrman House accounts and classrooms. 

It's Back! Special Offer When You Sign Up for Golem Express.

Many have signed up for the Golem Express plan for a simpler, more predictable way to review innovative materials for Jewish education - what are you waiting for? By signing up now, you can be the first to see our new materials for the remainder of this year until December 2016 for the same $99 flat fee*. Here's how it works:

The Truth About Upper Arm Wiggle Waggle

When someone mentions Jane Fonda, upper arm flab is probably not something that comes to mind.  New York Times writer Joyce Wadler was amazed to see the actress on her Netflix show "Grace and Frankie" pointing out the "flaw" that many fear will appear on their bodies as they age.  "Fitness trainers will tell you that arm lifts with light weights can prevent wiggle waggle," Wadler writes, "But if that were true, would Jane Fonda have it?"

New Certificates Feature Israeli Art

Featuring artwork from the renowned Israeli artist Rinat Gilboa, these elegant and charming certificates are the perfect way to commemorate and celebrate transitional moments. 

Camp Connection: What Gives Us Strength to Try Something New?

Students are getting ready to go off to summer camp where they will meet new friends, build connections to Jewish values, and try new things.  Trying new things can be hard, especially for young students. How can we help students recognize their strengths and inspire them to make some of the changes they will experience while at camp?

Summer Debate: Do I Send My Kids to Summer Camp?

School is ending, and for some the decision to send their children to camp is still not clear. Here is a supporting article and some resources to help your decision. Tabletmag.com recently featured a mom and her decision to send her children to camp. Marjorie Ingall shares her experience and why it was the best investment she ever made.  Ingall compared previous years of sending her kids to camp with a report by The University of Chicago focused on youth development, psychology, sociology, and education.

We're Ready to Place Your URJ Orders!

Last week we announced the official closing of our agreement with the URJ giving us the right to publish and sell 222 URJ Press titles. We have already been receiving and shipping out our first orders!

Why the OLC is Perfect for Our Learning Needs

By Michele Rosenfield When our in-school learning time was reduced from three days a week to two we needed a way for our students to do more work at home. That’s why we use the OLC.

We've Started Shipping Your URJ Orders!

On Monday, June 15th, Behrman House officially closed on our agreement with URJ Press, giving us the right to publish and sell 222 URJ Press titles. Today we shipped our first URJ Press orders!

URJ Press/ Behrman House Agreement is Final

It’s an important time, for Behrman House, for the URJ, and for the educational community. On Monday, June 15th, we completed the transfer of 222 URJ Press titles to Behrman House.

How Can I Order URJ Materials?

As of June 15th we have officially completed our agreement, and have the right to publish and sell 222 URJ Press titles. An updated list of titles that we have permission to sell are available here. These titles can be purchased through Behrman House by phone, fax, or on our websiteusing their new Behrman House product numbers*. 

Apples & Honey Press Debuts at Book Expo America

Last week was a big week for the new Apples & Honey Press!  The new imprint of Behrman House and Jerusalem-based Gefen Publishing premiered at the 2015 Book Expo America in New York City.  Between the many visitors thrilled to see a new line of Jewish children's books, author signings with David Adler and Karen Rostoker-Gruber, and various visits from Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the Apples & Honey Press debut was a great success. 

Combining Study in the Synagogue with Diverse Community Experiences

By Teri Rube Hochberg I’m a big advocate of flipped learning. Since my visit to the ISTE conference three years ago, where I studied with experts in flipping, we’ve been using the model at Park Synagogue. It’s perfect for the Jewish supplementary school.

Teach Israel

 Experience Modern Israel

New from Behrman House. Fly to Israel without a plane ticket.

Discover Israel

 Let's Discover Israel

Offer younger children an exciting and age-appropriate introduction to the Jewish homeland