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Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat

Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat

by Barbara Bietz

During the early days of settling the “Wild West”, there were many Jewish families who became fearless pioneers seeking to create new communities in the desolate terrain. In this story, a young boy and his family move to the desert Southwest where they are the only Jewish family in their small town. Despite keeping busy with chores, adapting to their new home among strangers proves challenging. Every Shabbat, Mama complains that there is “too much soup, not enough family.” The young boy has an idea to help relieve Mama’s homesickness and invites their new neighbors for Shabbat dinner. By honoring the Jewish value of inviting guests into their home for a meal, the family creates a sense of community in their new town.


Ages: 7-12
Illustrated by: John Kanzler
ISBN (paperback): 9781939160942
Price (paperback): $8.95
Published by: August House Little Folk

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