Archive - Tante Hanna Writes

May 2025

A Ladder for Shavuoth

A story for children 8-12, set when the Syrian-Greeks ruled the Holy Land

May 28 •

The Importance of Discord

Jews are known for being argumentative--and it has helped us survive

May 21 •

Shimon bar Yochai and Lag B'Omer

Nonfiction for ages 12-16 about a great rabbi, the holiday in his honor, and what he taught

May 14 •

Teaching Jewish Children about Antisemitism

Children who internalize that "some bad people don't like Jews" are more resilient than those protected from negative knowledge.

May 7 •

April 2025

The Whispered Message

A story for ages 10-14 about Independence Day and the founding of Israel

Apr 30 •

Developmentally Appropriate--or not?

DAP: the teaching philosophy related to the USA's weak, indoctrinated young adults

Apr 23 •

Slavery to Freedom, Sadness to Joy

Celebrating can be bitter-sweet, with an emphasis on the sweet. An original Passover story of blending families. For children 10-14. With a recipe.

Apr 16 •

Wishing All My Jewish Friends a Happy Passover

Apr 15 •

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