Fall 2023

Dream by Dream

The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

As a child, Isaac Mayer Wise loved to study. Words were like magic keys that could unlock new worlds. He had big ideas and big dreams. Becoming a rabbi, he thought some long-held traditions needed changing, but some of his ideas were unpopular with European Jews. He decided to go to America, where he had heard Jews were more open to new ideas – and they were. He started a Jewish newspaper to share his new ideas and built a synagogue across the street from Cincinnati’s City Hall, inspiring a new kind of Judaism. He founded a seminary where both women and men could study, inspiring a new kind of Judaism, dream by dream.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Picture Books, Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Biography, Diverse Books: Immigration & Refugees, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2023
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Kar-Ben Publishing ®
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2023-08-01
Text Type Narrative Nonfiction
BISACS JNF007020, JNF007080, JNF049110
Dewey 296.092 [B]
Dimensions 9.25 x 11
Features Author/Illustrator note, Original artwork, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, Timeline, and eSource

Author: Geri Kolesar

In addition to writing for children, Geri Kolesar has taught environmental education in Maine, worked for a United States Senator, and practiced law. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she dedicates her time to family, community, and writing for children.

Illustrator: Sofia Moore

Sofia Moore is a Ukrainian-American artist and illustrator based in Las Vegas, Nevada. She grew up reading folktales in her grandmother's house and drawing princesses on the back of textbooks. She loves painting traditionally, but also layers textures both on paper and digitally.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Dream by Dream

As a child, Isaac Mayer Wise loved to study. Words were like magic keys that could unlock new worlds. He had big ideas and big dreams. Becoming a rabbi, he thought some long-held traditions needed changing, but some of his ideas were unpopular with European Jews. He decided to go to… View available downloads →

Reviews

Jewish Book Council

“This cap­ti­vat­ing tale will inspire young peo­ple to pur­sue their dreams, what­ev­er they may be.”―Jewish Book Council

Kirkus Reviews

“Proof that big dreams can lead to big changes and important progress.”―Kirkus Reviews

Sydney Taylor Shmooze

“A welcome addition to all library collections.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze