The Shelf They Lost is a fully illustrated allegory told in rhyme. Using juice boxes in a grocery store, it introduces young readers to themes of exile, prejudice, survival, and return. The story mirrors Jewish history, including displacement, the Holocaust, and the Jewish return to Israel, in a way that is simple but powerful.
A gentle, symbolic way to explain difficult history. Accessible for children; layered meaning for adults. Ends with a question that invites reflection on belonging, legitimacy, and Israel. Cross-generational appeal: Parents, educators, and community leaders can use it as a teaching tool.
Let’s Do Something is one of the fastest-growing Jewish organizations in the world, founded in the aftermath of October 7. With programs spanning healing, defense, and advocacy, Let’s Do Something has reached millions online, supported thousands of Israeli reservists and survivors, and is reshaping how young Jews see themselves and their
role in the world. The Shelf They Lost is part of that mission: a childrens’ book that
tells a timeless story of belonging, resilience, and pride. It was coauthored
in collaboration with Baruch Apisdorf, Moshe Shear, and Daniel Braun whose storytelling turns a timeless lesson into a tale children will remember.
