BARNEY SALTZBERG - A NEAL PORTER BOOK - Every day at half past three

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A note by PJ Library explores the Jewish concept of L'dor V'dor, “from generation to generation,” highlighting how traditions and values pass between elders and children. The text connects this idea to everyday family bonds and to Jewish prayer and ritual, including the Kedusha and the Passover seder. It emphasizes honoring parents and elders while keeping future generations in mind, celebrating closeness that endures even across distance through modern technology.

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A Note from PJ Library®

Jewish Concepts: L'dor V'dor

Every day at half past three...

B A R N E Y S A L T Z BE R G A Note from PJ Library® Jewish Concepts L'dor V'dor The child in this story has a special relationship withher zayde(Yiddish for grandfather).Every day shemakes time to chat,sing,and share a few lovingmoments with him (overcoming distance,as welearn,with the assistance of modern technology).Fostering closeness between the generations is abasic value in judaism.The phrase I'dor v'dor(literally,"from generation to generation")is mentioned in acentral Jewish prayer,the Kedusha,and the impor-tance of passing down religious traditions from theolder generation to the younger is found through-out Jewish liturgy.Every culture transmits what itconsiders most valuable from its elders to itschildren,and Judaism is no exception.For example,we know that one of the chief reasons for aPassover seder is to pass along the story of theJewish people I'dor v'dor. Traditionally,the concept of I'dor v'dor refers tothe responsibility to pass Jewish teachings andvalues to the next generation,but the phrase alsoencompasses special family bonds.Judaism requiresthat we honor our parents and other eiders,andalso encourages us to keep future generationsin mind.The fact that honoring these relation-ships brings joy to all involved—whether were inthe same room or across the country—is a lovelyadded benefit. # B A R N E Y S A L T Z B ER G ## A NEAL PORTER BOOKROARING BROOK PRESS NEW YORK For Ella and her Baba Irv,who gave his family the gifts of story,laughter,and love Copyright 2014 by Barney SaltzbergA Neal Porter BookPublished by Roaring Brook Press Roaring Brook Press is a division of Holtzbrinck Publishing Holdings Limited Partnership.175 Fifth Avenue,New York,New York 10010 mackids.com All rights reserved Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Saltzberg,Barney,author,illustrator. Tea with Grandpa/Barney Saltzberg.—First edition. pages cm “A Neal Porter Book.” Summary:No matter how far apart they are,a little girl and hergrandfather share a cup of tea every day at ha.lf past three. ISBN 978-1-59643-894-1(hardcover) [1.Stories in rhyme.2.Grandfathers—Fiction.3.Tea—Fiction.4. Internet—Fiction.]I.Title. PZ8.3.8174Te 2014 [E]—dc23 2013001548 Roaring Brook Press books may be purchased for business or promotional use. For information on bulk purchases please contact Macmillan Corporate and Premium Sales Departmentat(800)221-7945x5442 or by email at specialmarkets@macmillan.com. First edition 2014Book design by Jennifer BrownePrinted in China by 1010 Printing International Limited,North Point,Hong Kong 8 4 3 10 6 2 5 7 9 Every dayat half past three... Me and Zayde.Time for tea.

FAQs

What does L'dor V'dor mean in this text?

It means “from generation to generation,” emphasizing passing values and teachings from older generations to younger ones.

How does the note connect L'dor V'dor to Jewish prayer and practice?

It links the phrase to the Kedusha and to rituals like the Passover seder, where the story of the Jewish people is handed down.

Why is honoring grandparents and elders presented as beneficial?

The text says honoring these relationships brings joy to everyone involved, whether family members are together or separated by distance.

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