דילוג לתוכן המרכזי בעמוד

It's Crowded at Home

By: Efraim Sidon illustrations: Danny Kerman

"It's terribly crowded in our tiny home". So what do we do? Take in chickens, a cow, and a goat, of course! This amusing, rhyming tale by Efraim Sidon introduces young readers to one of the most well-known examples of Jewish folklore, teaching them the origins of the expression Lehotzi et Haez ("removing the goat", which means removing an unnecessary obstacle to cause tremendous relief).   "Who is rich? He who is happy with his lot" (Ethics of the Fathers, 4:1)

Age Group: KINDERGARTEN

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This proverb from the Mishnah teaches us that a person’s wealth is measured only by their ability to be happy, and enjoy what they have. We often begin to appreciate something once we no longer have it. The rabbi’s surprising piece of advice – to take chickens, a cow and a goat into the family home – teaches its inhabitants a valuable lesson in appreciating and recognizing what they have.

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Copies Distributed:

53,000 | 90,000

Publishing:

עם עובד

Year of Distribution:

5779 2018-2019, 2013 2012-2013