What people are saying about our Celebrate Passover: How to Plan a Fun, Simple Seder:
“Ellen Zimmerman’s guide ‘Celebrate Passover’ removes the angst of hosting a Passover Seder and replaces it with warm encouragement, smart tips and easy to share educational tidbits. She did it again. Just like her Chanukah guide, she managed to give me confidence to host a Seder that focuses on enjoying being with family and creating memories.” — Mom of 5-year-old
“Thanks! LOVE it! I think it’s great!!!” – JL
“We loved the Family Discussion Guide! The questions got the kids and me talking about where all their cousins were for Seders and what different people do. Plus, it built anticipation and enthusiasm for our Seder. So helpful! – Mom of 7-year-old
“It’s lovely! The pictures, the organization, the stories, the ‘look’ are ALL fabulous!!” – Buyer who bought the guide as a gift for a friend
What people are saying about our Hanukkah Kits:
“Your bingo game has inspired me to play more games with my daughter. She wants to ‘play games’ every night now and she is specifically talking about the Bingo matching game from the Hanukkah games kit!” Katy M (December 2012)
“If you have kids or planned nights with the grandparents, you need to get this NOW, so you can breathe a sigh of relief (like I did). Jewish Holidays in a Box has you covered.” Musings on Motherhood (November 2012)
“I received the Hanukkah in a Box Kit and am absolutely thrilled with it! I need all the help I can get explaining the holiday to my young boys, and this is truly a blessing (no pun intended).” Michelle Sisco, Macaroni Kid, (November 2012)
“I loved the Hanukkah in a Box – what a great way to send Judaism home!” Rabbi Jonathan Freirich, Temple Beth El, Charlotte, NC (September 2012)
“These materials will be a wonderful addition for Jewish families, offering them a fun and accessible resource to enhance home celebration.” Rachel Stern, MAJE/MAJCS, Director of Education, Institute for Southern Jewish Life (August 2012)
“We gave Hanukkah CD Tutorials to members of our Mothers Circle group and they were thrilled to get them! Also, to help explain the holiday, we showed the moms the individual components from the Hanukkah Kit. They found everything to be very useful.” Pam Bass, Chair, Outreach/Interfaith Committee, Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, DC
“The family I gave the Hanukkah Kit to thought it was great! They’d never seen anything like it.” Carie, mom who gave the kit as a gift
“We just opened the box and my son focused in on the Hanukkah bingo game, ribbons and dreidels. And he wants to do the menorah game with the paper candles and flames right now!” Jennifer, mother of 5-year-old boy
“The interfaith family I gave it to was most appreciative for the teaching opportunity.” Sara, mom who gave the kit as a gift
“I love the idea! I’m always looking for things to make the Jewish holidays accessible at home!” Rabbi Mona
“I love, love, love the thank you notes!” Mary, mother of 7- and 9-year-old girls
“I kid you not. When I opened my Hanukkah in a Box kit, I breathed a gigantic sigh of relief. My daughter’s Hanukkah party is already planned for me! The package came in record time, the info cards are sturdy and the instructions were simple and clear. And it looks pretty! ” Anne, mother of 4-year-old
“I am especially excited about the CD so i can join my grandsons when they say the prayers.” Susan
“I just read about you on www.jewisheveryday.com and instantly fell in love with your holiday boxes!” Miriam, blogger
“I think the CD is a great idea! My husband doesn’t even know how to pronounce some things and I’m always totally baffled when he can’t help me! The graphic design on all the materials looks really beautiful and appealing.” Elizabeth, mother of 2 boys in interfaith family
“It has everything one would need to celebrate and an explanation of what the celebration is about, which is a win/win in my book. “ Lori, stationery store owner
“I want to have a Hanukkah party with this box!” Edie, 6 years old
“Best idea ever! I’ve been looking for something like this for years.” Joanna, Jewish educator
“This would be especially good for grandparents who want to have a Hanukkah party with their grandchildren.” Robin, Sunday school teacher
“This would be great help for me. I’m a recent convert, and it would help me explain the holidays to the rest of my family.” Susan
“I really liked what you put together, and in such a professional (attractive looking) manner. For the audience you’re trying to educate, it’s PERFECT, and your ideas of how to do things are wonderful!” Etta, Jewish educator, Conservative synagogue
“I feel so guilty when I don’t celebrate the holidays. But I don’t know enough. I even signed up for Judaism 101 classes, but didn’t have time to go . This is just what I need..” Deborah, mother of son and daughter, in interfaith family
“I love this idea!” Rabbi Jody, Reform temple
