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Emma Shevah
Emma Shevah is a teacher and head of year at a girls' school. She is the author of several books for children, the latest How to Save the World with a Chicken and an Egg is published by Chicken House
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Taking Notes: Welcome to my Eden and thank you to Ezra
On the happy occasion of my granddaughter's birth, I couldn't have been more grateful to this wonderful charity
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Ballads to give hope in a Year Eight classroom
When I asked my 22 pupils to write stories in the style of the popular 19th century poster format, five of them presented tales about the Holocaust
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Seders to remember: Why were these nights different from all others?
Seder night is always distinct from the rest of the year. But some, as our writers recall, are especially memorable
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Taking Notes: Pesach is coming, but I can’t do my cleaning
Recent injuries have focused my mind on the difficulties those with permanent disabilities face at this time of year
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Taking Notes: Purim with the family, from baby to grandma
The celebrations mean something different from everyone in the family
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Taking Notes: Simchahs are more important than grades
School years 7 and 8 can be expensive for parents - but nothing beats the joy of your children's and their friends' bar and batmitzvahs
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Taking notes: Chanukah — lighting up time and space too
In our house this week, as we prepare (mentally) for Chanukah, we’ve had the 'my favourite festival' conversation....
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Taking notes: A book that changed breakfast—and my life
How Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon by Rahul Jandial radically altered my outlook
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Resolution time, now that we’re free at last
Emma Shevah is ready to set new goals
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Why don't men read books by women?
We read to learn of the life experiences of others, which increases our empathy and understanding: why wouldn’t we try to understand the experiences of half of the world’s population?
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A trip to Israel is worth the hassle
Teenagers need to see the country first-hand to understand the historic, religious and political situation
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My Yemeni safta knew about health
Why don't we value treatments like massage?
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Prepping for Pesach, the mindful way
It's a stressful time of year, but it's worth savouring the process
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Time-travelling for Jewish children
The community's history in London is ancient and fascinating
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When the Choctaw helped the Irish
Emma Shevah's research into family history uncovered a touching alliance
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It’s the way they tell the stories that stick
Story-telling keeps the flame of connection alive, says Emma Shevah
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