By Roman Sandler
Paperback
In 'Under The Rockets' Glow: Tales of Resilience and Hope,' a young girl named Shira learns about her Jewish heritage through her father's inspiring stories, finding courage amidst a night of rocket fire. This beautifully illustrated book intertwines tales of bravery from Jewish history from Abraham to modern-day Israel with a child's experience of finding hope in the midst of fear.
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the victims of the October 7 massacre.
Reviews
"Written for his 5 year old and perfect for children, this sweet book is critically important for all of us. We need to remember what we are fighting for: pride in being Jewish, support for a safe Israel, and a wish for peace which all people of good faith share. Roman Sandler has crystallized what we all need for our kids and for our hearts since October 7. This is the book to buy to help you explain what's going on - for your kids, and for yourself."
- Mayim Bialik, Emmy-Award nominated actress and former host of Jeopardy!
"At last, a touching bedtime story that will teach courage and inspire Jewish pride to your children during these tumultuous times."
- David Sacks, Emmy and Golden Globe Winning Writer
"A lovely and loving summary of Jewish history for children to read at the beginning of their Jewish journey."
- Rabbi David Wolpe, Visiting Scholar - Harvard Divinity School; Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi
From the Author
In the wake of October 7th, I felt compelled to explain the complexities of the situation in Israel to my young daughter. This challenge inspired me to write a book that, while only tangentially touching upon the events of that day, delves into the Jewish narrative to provide a context for understanding our profound bond with the land. It's a story for children, and thus, it subtly weaves through our history rather than dwelling on the specifics of the conflict.
Going from Abraham to the Six Day War, the book traces the resilient journey of the Jewish people and their unyielding connection to Israel. Although 10/7 is very indirectly hinted at, the book doesn't shy away from our struggles, highlighting our steadfast refusal to relinquish our hope and connection to this land, despite numerous challenges.
This narrative is my heartfelt attempt to instill a sense of perspective and pride in young readers. It's more than a history lesson; it's a story of perseverance and enduring hope. My hope is that this book sparks a light of understanding and pride in our kids about our rich, twisty history.
