Peninei Halakha for Children: Chol HaMoed, Sefirat HaOmer, and Shavuot | Rabbi Yair Biton

Name: Peninei Halakha for Children: Chol HaMoed, Sefirat HaOmer, and Shavuot | Rabbi Yair Biton - Har Bracha Institute
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Book language: HebrewThis book is in Hebrew.

A new, fascinating, and enlightening book in the beloved series “Peninei Halakha” by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed, shlita, edited and illustrated by Rabbi Yair Biton.

The book presents children with all the fundamentals and halachic rulings of Chol HaMoed in an engaging and clear manner—what the sanctity of the festival entails, how to balance the sacred and the secular, and which types of work are permitted and prohibited during these days.

Colorful comic-style illustrations: spectacular and humorous drawings that explain complex halachic concepts.
Halachic Rulings on Work at a Child’s Level: A simple explanation of skilled labor, unskilled labor, festival necessities, and the rule of “devar ha-avod.”
The Joy of the Festival: An experiential study of festive meals, festival attire, prayers, and fostering a spiritual connection to the weekdays of the festival.
Includes additional chapters: The laws of the Counting of the Omer and its customs, and the laws of Shavuot.
A wonderful and meaningful gift for children and the whole family!

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What is the special status of the intermediate days of the festival? Why are certain types of work permitted while others are prohibited? And how can we turn these festival days into days of joy, Torah study, and family bonding?

The book Peninei Halakha for Children: Chol HaMoed introduces children to the world of halakha as part of the successful book series Peninei Halakha by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed, shlita, with spectacular editing and illustrations by Rabbi Yair Biton (and with halakhic consultation by Rabbi Maor Kayam).

Through an entertaining comic-book storyline, familiar characters, and clear halachic explanations, children gain a deep understanding of the definitions of the festival and the reasoning behind each halacha.

What’s in the book?

The fundamentals and mitzvot of Chol HaMoed: the spiritual significance of the days that bridge the sacred and the secular, the mitzvah of rejoicing, festive meals, clothing, and Torah study.
Labor on Chol HaMoed: Which types of labor are prohibited and which are permitted? A clear definition of skilled labor versus unskilled labor, exemptions for the sake of eating, public needs, and cases of loss.
Prayers and Torah Reading: “Ya’aleh Ve’yavo,” Musaf prayer, recitation of Hallel, and the order of Torah readings during the festival days.
Counting the Omer and Shavuot: Detailed, illustrated chapters on the mitzvah of counting the Omer, mourning customs, and the receiving of the Torah on Shavuot.

Who is this book intended for?

The book is intended for children and teens to read on their own and enjoy a fun learning experience, and serves as an excellent resource for parents and educators seeking to teach the laws of the intermediate days of the festival and the holidays in clear, lively, and joyful language.

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