Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.40 (935 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0822586487 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Engineer Ari" according to Jewish Book World Magazine. The year is 1892 and Engineer Ari is in charge of driving the train on its first trip from Jaffa to Jerusalem. His pride becomes boastful as he brags to his friends about his important job. As he drives the train through Israel, he collects gifts along the way, including apples, honey, and loaves of round challahs. But his joy is tempered with guilt for having mistreated his friends. As Ari approached Jerusalem with all the Rosh Hashana treats, he remembers that during Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur it is time to do teshuvah,. Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review REVIEWED BY: Gayle Jacobson-Huset, Managing EditorIn 1892, Ari the Engineer was chosen to drive the very first train from Jaffa to Jerusalem. Nathaniel and Jessie, his friends, were not chosen and were sad. Ari was so happy to be chosen that he bragged too much to his friends and hurt their feelings. But Ari didn't care - he was so excited that he was making this first historic trip to Jerusalem. He was in such a hurry to leave, he didn't even say good-bye to his friends!As he makes stops along the way, people give him foo. "2009 Sydney Taylor Honor Book for Younger Readers" according to Book Lover 9. Engineer Ari is thrilled because he has been chosen to drive the first train from Jaffa to Jerusalem. On the way through Israel, the train picks up apples, honey, round challahs, and shofars to deliver to the citizens of Jerusalem. It passes by orchards, fields, and hills on its way. These things remind Ari of his friends and the holiday, and he decides to apologize to Jessie and Nathaniel for boasting and making them feel bad. Adorable illustrations that include famous sights of Israel complement the story.This book combi
Filled with pride, he boasts to his friends and neglects to say goodbye to them before he sets off. He promises to do teshuvah—"to do better"—when he returns to Jaffa by apologizing for his insensitive behavior. Libraries looking to expand their Jewish holiday bookshelf will want to add this delightful title, which will also appeal to train-loving children.—Rachel Kamin, Des Plaines Public Library, ILCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. An author's note provides additional information about the history of the first steam train in Israel, along with an archival photo. From School Library Journal PreSch
His artwork combines traditional techniques and digital coloring. . Deborah Bodin Cohen is the Associate Rabbi and Director of Lifelong Education at Temple Emanuel in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He lives with his cat in Hod-Hasharon, Israel. She is also the author of The Seventh Day (Kar-Ben). He has done illustration for Israeli newspapers and magazines, as well as for an Israeli children's television series. Shahar Kober is
Engineer Ari's train is coming to Jerusalem collecting goodies along the way to celebrate the Jewish new year, and he learns an important lesson along the way.. A sweet and creative Rosh Hashanah story based on the first historic train ride from Jaffa to Jerusalem in 1892, shortening the journey between the two cities from 3 days to 3 hours