CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK

I’m over the moon to announce the launch of my new children’s book!

SPACE TORAH:

ASTRONAUT JEFFREY HOFFMAN’S COSMIC MITZVAH

Booklist *STARRED* review (click HERE for full review)

Author interview on "Jewish Books for Kids" website

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Free printable activities (click the links):

Find the Differences (Compare the pics)

Coloring Sheet

Build a Mini Torah Scroll

I was star struck (no pun intended?) the first time I met Dr. Hoffman and he offered to write the afterword for the book himself!

The illustrator for this book is the amazing Craig Orback. He really brought the story to life. Click here for more about Craig.

REVIEWS:

Starred Review Booklist

“[S]parkling picture-book biography . . . . The illustrations allow readers to marvel at all aspects of the story, whether through luminous backgrounds of space or in depictions of key moments in Hoffman’s life. . . . A beautiful and meaningful juxtaposition of ancient Jewish tradition with modern space exploration.”—starred, Booklist

AJL Newsletter

“. . . This book is a delight. The details will be fascinating to both children and adults. Spinning a dreidel as it floats in midair? Hebrew school students voting on which miniature Torah to take into space! How do you decide when it’s Shabbat in outer space when a day is only 90 minutes? Kids will definitely be intrigued. . . . It’s wonderful to have a book that emphasizes scientific experience while at the same time subtly touches on spirituality. . . . Highly recommended for purchase for both synagogue and school libraries.”—AJL News & Reviews

Sydney Taylor Shmooze

“. . . Torah is perfect for children who show an interest in space exploration and how they, as humans, fit into our remarkable galaxy. . . . Space Torah should be considered for Sydney Taylor recognition.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze

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I first learned about Jeff Hoffman and the Space Torah with the release of the award-winning documentary:

SPACE TORAH

a film by Verissima Production

Executive Producer, Rachel Raz

Director, Rob Cooper

For additional information or to schedule private screenings please contact Rachel Raz at spacetorah@gmail.com.

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