Why read Chik Chak Shabbat?

Book cover of Chik Chak Shabbat

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“As warm and comforting as a bowl of cholent, this does a fine job of showing how the American mosaic can also be a satisfying whole.” — Booklist (starred review)

When Goldie Simcha doesn’t joyfully throw open her door to welcome everyone into her apartment for a meal of her…

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2 authors picked Chik Chak Shabbat as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Emily Raij

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I love how this book exudes warmth and kindness by showing how a diverse group of neighbors of all ages and backgrounds comes together to care for a sick neighbor who usually cares for them.

This book celebrates multiculturalism, kindness, and friendship while also sharing the traditions of Shabbat. The illustrations are as warm and inviting as the message, and the Shabbat stew neighbors end up cooking!

From Emily's list on neighbors helping neighbors.

Caryn Yacowitz

Author

Reading Chik Chak Shabbat always makes me hungry. And it makes me happy as well for its inclusive and loving ode to community and hospitality as well as attention to the weekly holiday of Shabbat. Apartment living is another factor that makes Chik Chak one of my favorites. So many children’s books feature one family dwellings.

Every Shabbat Goldie invites her multi-cultural neighbors for cholent, the traditional slow-cooked dish observant Jews make for the Sabbath, when no cooking is permitted.

But when they don’t smell cholent and discover Goldie is sick, each family brings their own ethnic dish to share…

From Caryn's list on Jewish children’s picture stories to read aloud.