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The Missing Spice

By: Dvora Omer illustrations: Yael Albert

"The Missing Spice" is a children's version of a well-known Talmudic tale, adapted by the Israeli author Dvora Omer.  The Roman Caesar Antoninus relished the special flavor of Shabbat at the home of Rabbi Yehuda Hanassi.  Although the food was cold, the Shabbat meal was delicious and even tastier than a weekday feast!  After reading the story together, you and your children are invited to consider how you celebrate the Sabbath, and try to identify your own family's "missing Shabbat spice".

Age Group: KINDERGARTEN

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Who were Rabbi Yehuda Hanassi and Antoninus?

Rabbi Yehuda Hanassi was known for his great wisdom, wealth and power. He was the first leader among the Elders of the time to be coined “Hanassi” (“the Prince”). Rabbi Yehuda Hanassi served as head of the Sanhedrin and was responsible for the compilation of the Mishna. Click here for a more detailed biography of Rabbi Yehuda Hanassi.

“The Missing Spice” is one of many tales attesting to the friendly relations between Rabbi Yehuda Hanassi and an influential Roman figure named Antoninus.  We do not know who Antoninus was, as all the Caesars of this period carried that name.

The source of the tale “The Missing Spice” can be found in Midrash Breishit Raba 11:4.

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2018 2017-2018, 2013 2012-2013