Number the Stars Activities for Chapters 3 - 4

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Vocabulary Word of the Day -

rationed  ration    (rshn, rshn)

• A fixed portion, especially an amount of food allotted to persons in military service or to civilians in times of scarcity.

From Page 18 ---Like the other families in their building, the Johnasens had opened the old chimney and installed a little stove to use for heat when they could find cola to burn. Mama used it too, sometimes, for cooking because electricity was rationed now.

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Learn about the Jewish faith and their New Year celebration Rosh Hashana which is the first day of the seventh month of the Jewish calendar. This calendar is based on lunar months.

The Jewish New Year:  All you need to know about the High Holidays, and more.  http://jewishnewyear.com/

Click on Cool Stuff for Kids at  http://jewishnewyear.com/holidays/tishrei/4831

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Eat apples dipped in honey.
(Sweets are eaten on the New Year so that the New Year will be sweet as honey.)

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