Across the Jewniverse
180 Totally Random Jewish Facts
Kerry Olitzky author Deborah Bodin Cohen author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Behrman House Inc.,U.S.
Published:4th Nov '25
Should be back in stock very soon
How long will a dreidel spin in outer space? Who created the first teddy bear? How big was the world's largest matzah ball? Why do Russian Jews put salt in their pockets? Who wrote the poem on the Statue of Liberty?
In their 5,000-year history, the Jewish people have done some astonishing things. Inspired by the Weird But True series and other books of fun facts, this book brings together 180 surprising facts about the Jewish people, culture, and history. These bite-sized info-morsels are collected from across the Jewish universe on subjects ranging from holidays to entertainment, science, pop culture and more.
Bright eye-catching images and humorous details will captivate children and adults alike, including trivia enthusiasts and reluctant readers.
What a fun gift!
"Across the Jewniverse is a feast for the eyes, loaded with bold graphics and playful juxtaposition of photos and text...Taken all together, the book is a lively, kid-centered mash up of The Everything Judaism Book with the Guinness Book of World Records.
Both Jewish and non-Jewish readers will enjoy this delightful jumble of Jewish accomplishments and traditions. The facts may be random, but the Jewish rep in Across the Jewniverse is on point. Touching on everything from Ashkenazi athletes to Sephardic food, from Jews in Ethiopia to Jews in New York City, Olitzky and Boden Cohen’s book is a celebration of Jewish life across time and across the world." —The Jewish Book Garden
ISBN: 9781681156873
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144 pages