Book Summary
Each night, as four year-old Sarah is tucked into bed by her parents, they say the central prayer of Jewish life, the Shema: "Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One", After many nights, Sarah finally asks: "Mommy, When Will The Lord Be two? In this moving, insightful and delightful collection of children's thoughts about God and religion, Ruth Seligman and Jonathan Mark explore the feelings of Jewish children grappling with the ideas, rituals and way of life that is Judaism today. From the Torah to prayer, from the Jewish holidays to the land of Israel, these innocent tots give their charming (and often hilarious) answers to questions such as: An important book for Jews and non-Jews alike, MOMMY, WHEN WILL THE LORD BE TWO? captures the wonder and the richness that is Judaism. At the same time, here is living proof that at the end of the 20th Century, Judaism and Jewish faith are stronger and more vibrant than ever before. In this delightful collection of children's thoughts about God and religion, Ruth Seligman and Jonathan Mark explore the feelings of Jewish children grappling with the ideas, rituals, and way of life that is Judaism today. From the Torah to prayer, from the Jewish holidays to the land of Israel, kids give their charming, insightful (and often hilarious) answers to questions such as: -- What do you do Yom Kippur? "I tell God everything I did wrong, but I want to know who God talks to." -- Israel, age 5 -- What is Chanukah? "Chanukah is when bad people came into the Jewish Temple and made a mess." -- Richard, age 4 -- How do you pray? "I close my eyes when I talk to God, because God is like a great big sun." -- Tamar, age 5 An important book for Jews and non-Jews alike, "Mommy, When will the Lord be Two?" captures the wonders and the richness that is Judaism. At the same time, here is living proof that at the end of the 20th century, Judaism and Jewish faith is stronger and more vibrant than ever before.
Book Details
| Book Name | Mommy, When Will The Lord Be Two?: A Child's Eye View Of Being Jewish Today |
| Author | Ruth Seligman, Jonathan Mark, Tsvi Blanchard |
| Publisher | Kensington Publishing Corporation (Oct 1999) |
| ISBN | 9781575664705 |
| Pages | 124 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 890 |
