Shoham has a beloved one-of-a-kind bangle, just like Savta’s. When Shoham and her family leave Iraq and move to Israel, she has to part with the bracelet. Will she ever go back and see it again? And how can a bag of pita help? A moving story of heritage, Aliyah, and love of Israel and family.
Age Group: First Grade
Shoham tells the story of her immigration (aliyah) from Iraq to Israel, and together with her, readers experience excitement, yearning, and first experiences in a new country. Through the story of the special bangle, we discover the intimate connection between a child and her grandmother, and how an item can connect us to our loved ones, roots, and the home from which we came.
Know from where you come and where you are going
(Ethics of the Fathers 3:1)
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Publishing:
אגם
Year of Distribution:
Tashpah 2024-2025