# The Christmas Mitzvah - Hardcover

by **Jeff Gottesfeld** (Author), **Michelle Laurentia Agatha** (Illustrator)

**Al Rosen, a Jewish man, takes on the jobs of his Christian neighbors on Christmas Eve and day so they can spend the holiday with their families, starting a tradition that lasts for decades**.

A mitzvah, as Al explains, is a good deed, especially apt on holidays. A strong cross-over read, this warm story is about kindness and differences bringing people together.

This book was selected as a Best Jewish Children's Book of 2021 by _Tablet Magazine_ and is a Sydney Taylor honor award!

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.39 x 11.1 x 9.21 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 07, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Christmas Mitzvah

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3.5

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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