Simcha thought that he, Mama and the little ones would soon be on their way to join Papa in America. But when a terrible war breaks out in Europe they are unable to leave Warsaw. Simcha knows Papa expects him to keep the family safe while they are apart. Read more…

Sara’s parents will do anything to live and raise their children as Jews. In Spain during the 1490’s, that means leaving wealth, valuables and a comfortable life behind to set sail for the Ottoman Empire. Sara is reluctant to leave her familiar childhood home until she understands what her priorities really are. Read more…

When the Rabinovich children arrive in America, they each bring a special gift from their grandparents back in Russia. Eleven-year-old Moshele uses his gift to help him adjust to being Jewish out on the North Dakota prairie. Twelve-year-old Raizel uses her gift to remind her to act more grown up, even when there are animals in the beds, chickens reluctant to give up their eggs, and dangerous blizzards. And nine-year-old Chaya? She can’t even figure out what Bubby’s gift is supposed to be. Read more…