Recommended Jewish Booklist

Grade Varies
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This is a list of recommended Jewish books used by ELA classrooms in Chabad schools

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My First Jewish Reader Series

Daniel Gould

1st Grade
https://myfirstjewishreader.com/
myfirstjewishreader@outlook.com

These readers follow a phonetic approach, introducing a small set of new sounds in each book while reinforcing previously learned ones. Each reader includes an engaging story, extension words, comprehension questions, and a list of common words that share the phonetic focus. A non-phonetic high-frequency word is also introduced in every book.

These readers can be used in class and as additional practice at home to strengthen decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills.

$0 – $100
Created by a Chabad educator
Digital download and Hard copy

Toras Reb Kalman

4-8th Grade
https://torasrebkalman.aflip.in/PREVIEW#page/3
torasrebkalman@gmail.com
609-807-1783

Toras Reb Kalman offers a comprehensive, values-based literacy program that integrates reading and writing skills with meaningful Torah content. The curriculum includes leveled stories of our sages, structured vocabulary and spelling lessons, literary concepts, reading comprehension questions, short-answer responses, and guided essay writing. Designed to build strong language skills while inspiring students spiritually, the program supports differentiated learning across multiple grade levels and provides educators with flexible teaching guidelines to enhance engagement, critical thinking, and written expression.

$25 per book
Hard copy
Torah-based content

Cleverest Learning (Circle Magazine)

Author: Sholom Zelmanowitz

4- 5th Grade
cleverestlearning.com/curriculum/
Sholom Zelmanowitz
szelmanowitz@cleverestlearning.com
732-941-5400 ext. 328

This is an ELA program for 4th and 5th grade. The curriculum is of the highest caliber and is in line with nationally recognized educational standards. The creatively curated workbooks captivate students and keep them engaged and learning throughout each lesson. The program includes a teacher’s guide with fully developed lessons and additional resources to support teachers and keep students engaged. The website offers a wide range of reviews, assessments, differentiated worksheets, additional exercises, and extra resources for teacher use.

Pricing varies by grade level and package. Please contact the publisher directly for current pricing.
Hard copy
Torah-based content

Learn And Explore Readers Workbook

Author: Leren Curriculum

1st- 6th Grade
https://lerencurriculum.com/shop/
lerenc@gmail.com
718-834-1231

Leren Learn and Explore Readers Workbooks are engaging, skill-based literacy books designed to strengthen students’ reading, spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. With clear lessons, structured practice, and age-appropriate activities, they help children build confidence and develop strong independent reading habits.

0$ – 50$
Hard copy

Fundamentals of Writing

Author: Achievements

5th- 10th Grade
https://www.achievementses.com/
nfrankel@achievementses.com
8007421803

The Achievements Writing curriculum is a guide for students to develop their writing skills. Strategies are provided in clear, easy-to-follow instructions, along with practice exercises for review. The focus is on correctly constructing sentences, paragraphs, essays, and letters (both friendly and business) in an interesting and creative style.

0$ – 50$
Hard copy

World of Literacy

Author: Achievements

3rd-12th Grade
https://www.achievementses.com/
nfrankel@achievementses.com
8007421803

The Achievements Reading Comprehension curriculum aims to build reading comprehension skills using carefully selected interesting reading materials suitable for Yeshivos and Bais Yaakovs. Topics of the reading selections cover a wide range of nonfiction areas of interest to engage the students. The course supports literacy, comprehension, and critical thinking skills that will benefit students during their years in school and throughout their life.

0$ – 50$
Hard copy

Voyages

Author: Achievements

5th, 8th and 10th Grade
https://www.achievementses.com/
nfrankel@achievementses.com
8007421803

A Literature Collection curriculum, which is comprised primarily of fiction literature. This literature curriculum aims to build analytical reading skills as well as an understanding of the literary elements and various techniques employed by authors. Stories, essays, and poems (by frum authors only) were carefully curated so as to be suitable for Yeshivos and Bais Yaakovs. The course supports fundamental analysis, appreciation, and critique of literary materials and helps students gain an appreciation of the writing process.

0$ – 50$
Hard copy

Inside Story Curriculum

Author: Chaya Sara ben Shachar

7th- 8th Grade
https://alephbeisgimmel.com/inside-story-curriculum/ info@alephbeisgimmel.com

Rabbi Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin’s story is more than just an inspiring read. Through gripping storytelling and powerful takeaways, it brings the lessons of Emunah and Bitachon to life in a way that’s accessible, relevant, and transformative, speaking directly to the challenges and questions teens face today .We’ve prepared an ELA Curriculum built around this new edition, along with a unique Applied Emunah and Bitachon Curriculum that makes these powerful concepts real and practical for students

0$ – 50$
Created by a Chabad educator
Hard copy