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Mishpacha Junior welcomes submissions of stories, poetry, puzzles and crafts, geared for our young and impressionable readers. To submit something for our editorial staff to review. »
regular weekly features
From the Parshah
An ideal springboard for family discussion, Weekly Wisdom presents a picture and Torah thought based on the weekly parshah.
Tales of Tzaddikim
There is no better educational tool than a story, and this weekly offering drives home important values in a deceptively simple, enjoyable format.
Brush Up Your Hebrew
Take short Hebrew stories filled with wit and charm, add a custom dictionary and weekly contest, and the result will be an irresistible feature for budding Hebrew-speakers.
Kitty at the Katzmans
Children are imaginative. We see it in the questions they ask, the stories they tell and the games that they play. That's why they all love this endearing series, describing a typical family's life seen through the eyes of a very curious – and intelligent - cat. Makes for great read-it-yourself or read-aloud stories.
Savta’s Stories
Savta Ruchama describes the lifestyle of a typical Israeli moshav through her lively and upbeat stories. Our beloved Savta has earned herself many enthusiastic fans among our readership.
Tzali
In the Tzali series, by Shira Moncharsh, and wholly based on traditional sources, we travel back in time to revisit central events in Jewish history, notably the Exodus and the Splitting of the Sea.
Picture This!
We all love reading about the bizarre, the amazing, and the unknown. We love seeing them in real-life pictures even more. Children – and adults too – are automatically drawn to these fascinating photographs of strange sights captured at various places around the world.
For Your Information
Science is not usually rated as a favorite school subject, but readers of Mishpacha Junior can’t resist this fascinating, colorful feature, focusing on the human body and the world of nature.
In the Footsteps of Our Fathers
A series of stories-with-a-lesson, in verse, based on Ethics of the Fathers, with a riddle to solve at the end of each story.
Shikufitzky
The Shikufitzky home is probably one of the most oft-visited among Mishpacha Junior’s pages. This lovable family makes readers laugh time and time again as they act out everyone’s typical family scenarios!
Dear Libby
With insight and empathy, our in-house counselor, Libby, offers solutions to the complex issues that confront readers at home and at school.
Mastermind
Hailed by many children in a recent survey as their favorite column, Mastermind presents challenging puzzles and riddles in an exciting format, geared to all ages and levels.
Readers' Gallery
There’s something magical about seeing your name in print,
and this double page spread gives children a chance to see their very own artwork on display.
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A Sign of Life
A fast-paced back page serialized comic, the thrilling saga of the missing boy Isser’l has captured the hearts of thousands of adults and children around the world.
special features
Around the Globe
As they survey this feature’s colorful photos and detailed descriptions, Junior readers can learn about countries, cultures and people all over the world without ever leaving their doorstep.
Hello!
An international favorite, this column allows kids to catch a glimpse into the lives of their counterparts from countries all over the world – from Holland to Hong Kong, from Brazil to Basel, and many others in between.
Peeking at Professions
What's it like to be a nurse? A mashgiach? A teacher? A tour guide? In this column, based on extensive interviews and research, you'll find out all you ever wanted to know about many different professions.
Spotlight
Life’s spotlight shifts from one person to another, and every person gets his turn for the beam to be focused on him. In this series, we talk to children who have a special or unusual experience to share with us. Some of the experiences are wonderful, some are challenging, but all are unquestionably captivating.
completed series
Halacha Quiz
What better method to encourage halachic proficiency than blending a short, entertaining story with a question pertaining to a halacha? By rewarding correct answers with prizes, of course!
Hilchos Shabbos
Lauded by leading rabbis and educators as an invaluable tool for teaching our children hilchos Shabbos, this column presents even the most complex halachos in a clear and attractive format.
Kitchen Chatter
This endearing series describes the typical life in the kitchen from the perspective of bowls, dishes and other kitchen utensils. A great read-it-yourself or read-aloud story.
World of Brachos
A clear, brightly illustrated guide for children on the laws of reciting blessings over food.
special summer supplement
Junior Journalist
Ten camps sent in interesting articles as participants in the first annual camper edition- written by the campers themselves..