Danger in Constantinople: Chapter 1

The king could plainly sense the jealousy and dislike his son felt toward his Jewish adviser. “I truly never understood what you have against him”

The Crazy Bones Craze

Everywhere you turn, there are colorful plastic figurines overtaking the landscape. They’ve invaded homes, playgrounds, buses, and schools

Madame Chamberlaine: Playing Hooky

“Ma, this is real. I just want to stay home. I don’t want to wear a uniform, I don’t want to sit at my desk all day"

Musical Memories

Music has always been part of Jewish life, and the new Hebrew Music Museum in Yerushalayim celebrates all the instruments we’ve used throughout history

Dance to the Beat

Music sets the tone at a simchah; you don’t just listen to live music, you experience it. How much do you know about bands?

Succos Story Supplement: Out of Bounds

Jr. Tales: Eye on the Prize

The booth was a wet, soapy mess by the time I left with my treasured goldfish. Nosson and I were the two happiest kids on the planet

Azzam’s Plot: Chapter 1

The king watched as Dibi bared his fangs at Azzam and growled. “Sometimes I’m not sure who you despise more, the Jews or my beloved dog”

Crisscross: Chapter 38

Yael’s dark brown eyes meet mine. I can feel her rapid heartbeat. “It’s going to be okay,” I promise her, “Ima’s going to be fine”

Bricks and Ladders: Chapter 24

Being liked by Tamara Fine is no small matter. I’ve seen the way the other girls look at me whenever she calls out a sunny, “Hey there, RaRa”

Exotic Fruits

Here’s a guide to the interesting fruits that might wind up on your table this year

Back to Basics

I roll my eyes. It’s the first time I can remember wishing that Penina lived too far away from my house to just walk over.