A Persian Passover

A warm and colorful story of family, tradition, and kindness set in 1950s Iran—perfect for Passover and year-round reading. In a small town in Iran, siblings Ezra and Roza are busy helping their family prepare for Passover , the Jewish festival of freedom. There’s flour to bring to the synagogue for baking Persian-style matzah , a table to decorate for the seder , and delicious hallaq (Persian charoset) to make. But when an accident ruins their precious matzah, the children must find a way to save their family’s holiday—and learn the true meaning of community, generosity, and hospitality . Inspired by author Etan Basseri’s Iranian-Jewish heritage and brought vividly to life by award-winning illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh , A Persian Passover celebrates the beauty of Jewish life in Iran and the universal values that unite families across cultures. Included in this book: - A historical note about Jews in Persia - A glossary of Hebrew and Persian words - A recipe for Persian-style charoset (hallaq) A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website.