Jeff and Jackie Meyerson sent Diane and me The Christmas Mitzvah, a book inspired by a true story. 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 a holiday. Jeff Gottesfeld’s story concerns kindness and differences bringing people together. Michelle Laurenlia Agatha’s lovely illustrations capture the essence of the story and the people who are helped by Al Rosen’s caring acts over the years. This book was selected as a Best Jewish Children’s Book of 2021 byTablet Magazine and is a Sydney Taylor honor award!
Thank you, Jeff and Jackie, for a book that will be part of our Holliday Traditions in the years ahead! GRADE: A