Characters
This character is our narrator.
Zippy
Who is the religious scholar that lives with Zippy and her family. Often referred to as "chicken bones".
Reb Simcha
A holiday usually celebrated in December and lasts for eight nights.
Hanukkah
The language used by Jewish people in central and eastern Europe.
Yiddish
This kind/style of food is prepared in accordance with the dietary laws of Judaism. Means "fit or proper".
Kosher food
This character is passionate about joining the Union and supporting rights for workers.
Tovah
What is Papa's passions? (What does he love to do?)
What does Mama do/what is she good at?
Papa loves to play violin and wants to play music professionally.
Mama is good at sewing and is a good seamstress.
Yiddish word for Judism's day of rest on the seventh day of the week, which is Saturday.
Shabbos
Money given as a gift during Hanukkah.
Gelt
What is Lekache?
Honey-sweetened cake made for Jewish holidays.
This character married a gentile.
Miriam
What is Zippy's goal in regards to school?
She wants to learn English well enough to be promoted to the 7th grade where she should be.
The time at which you someone lights the candles for Shabbos.
Licht Bentchen
A dummy or fool
goylem
A special bread of Jewish origin usually braided and typically eaten on ceremonial occasions.
Challah (haa-luh)
This character was pious and very against changing his or her ways in America.
Mama
What happened at the Diamond Shirtwaist Factory?
There was a fire and Mamie died because the bosses locked the doors so the employees would not leave early.
The most festive Jewish holiday. The holiday celebrates a time when Jews in Persia escaped a plot to harm them.
Purim
What is a yarmulke (yam-uh-kah)?
A skullcap worn in public by Orthodox Jewish men.
Triangle filled pastry or cookie
This character's father is a designer in a factory, and is seen as kind of a "know it all".
Yitzy
What are 2 historical/true facts that were included in the Historical Fiction text?
1. Experience at Ellis Island
2. The Diamond Shirtwaist Factory fire
3. Lack of medical resources (Zippy's baby brother passing away)
4. Judaism/Jewish culture
The holiest day in Judaism. This holiday is celebrated on the 10th day of the Jewish calendar month.
Yom Kippur
The week long mourning period observed after the loss and burial of someone.
Shiva
Mrs. Gonzalez's favorite appetizer/Jewish food!
knishes