Marcus Jewish Community Center Hosts Event That Features an Exciting Lineup of Authors, Celebrities, and Influencers in a Variety of Forums

Marietta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/09/2016 -- This past weekend, the 25th Annual MJCCA Book Festival kicked off in Atlanta, to the delight of all the attendees. The book festival is hosted by the Marcus Jewish Community Center and allows visitors to listen, meet, and interact with their favorite authors in a wide range of forums that include author meet-and-greets, book signings, community read, panel discussions, and more. Visitors to the festival can enjoy great speakers and events throughout most of November, as it spans November 5-November 20th. Many guests will recognize the return of Oy Toys to the festival – a leading Jewish toy company famous for its toys, gifts, and books for children. 2016 marks the 3rd year Oy Toys will be at the Book Festival, a remarkable achievement considering it was originally supplied by none other than Barnes and Noble.

While every year has produced memorable speakers and guests, this year's festival is especially jam-packed, with a healthy slew of recognizable names amongst the crowd. Kenny Loggins began the festivities with a talk and performance on Saturday night, but that was just the beginning. Next Sunday features Dr. Daniel Gordis, author of the first comprehensive history of the state of Israel and one of the most respected Israel analysts living in Jerusalem today. Other notable appearances include Andy Cohen on the final Sunday evening; the uberpopular host of Watch What Happens: Live, he also has a New York Times bestselling book, and will be speaking about his tour with Anderson Cooper and much more.

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta began more than 100 years ago by Jews with a passion for a better life. The center was created to foster a safe, secure, vibrant community of families and provide them with a place to gather and connect with others. Over the years the center has provided programs and services of distinction that attract, involve, and inspire meaningful connections to promote Jewish values.

"We are extremely excited to be a part of this phenomenal book festival once again. It is our 10th year in attendance, and the response we receive from customers is always positive," commented RuthE Levy, owner of Oy Toys. She continued, saying "Being the 25th Anniversary of the festival, I cannot wait to see all the special guests, speakers, and authors in attendance. It is going to be memorable for all involved."

Along with its parent company, ATSR Enterprises (originally known as And Thou Shalt Read), Oy Toys is known for its expansive collection of Jewish educational fun. Altogether, the two companies carry 11,000 line items that entertain and educate Jewish customers all around the world. Their Cool Camp Care Packages are a line that has been delighting children for many consecutive summers, and this coming season is expected to be no different. The toys and books are designed to be fun and shareable, encouraging young campers to allow others to enjoy in the entertainment.

About Oy Toys
Oy Toys is a leading Jewish toy company that sells products online and at its Roswell, Georgia store. The company was established in 2004 and specializes in Jewish toys and gifts. Parent company, ATSR Enterprises, originally known as And Thou Shalt Read, specializes in books, toys, and other materials for the Jewish classroom. The two companies provide over 11,000 line items of Jewish educational fun to customers around the world.

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866-694-1373

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Iconic Cards Set to Join Jewish Toy Retailer; Help Parents Make Note of Memorable Moments

Marietta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/01/2016 -- Parents of a brand new child can agree – the adorable moments of childhood are fleeting. To say they are short-lived would be an understatement. As time passes, these little bundles of joy grow up right before our eyes. Ultimately, the only way to revisit these happy days is through pictures and videos. One mother took that formula to new heights approximately five years ago. When Milestone Baby Cards were introduced in May 2012, they gave parents a way to capture the memories for a lifetime, and today the cards are sold in 12 languages and in 37 countries! A Hebrew version of the cards is poised to join the outstanding collection of Jewish toys, gifts, and books sold by Oy Toys.

Milestone™ makes sets of photo cards to capture and remember special moments that make you smile. The idea came from Dutch mom Gemma Broekhuis who wanted to capture the first time her son Mikkel rolled over. She wrote a card, added the date, and took a picture of her son with it. She did the same when he slept through the night, crawled, ate his first solid food, etc. Realizing how precious those pictures were and how easy it is to forget those key moments, she decided to turn her idea into a product: the Milestone™ Baby Cards.

"These cards are truly special, and we are extremely excited to add them to our inventory of great gifts," explained Oy Toys owner and founder RuthE Levy. She continued, saying "The Milestone Baby Cards will soon join our collection and be available for purchase for Jewish families all over the country."

About Oy Toys
Oy Toys is a leading Jewish toy company that sells products online and at its Roswell, Georgia store. The company was established in 2004 and specializes in Jewish toys and gifts. Parent company, ATSR Enterprises, originally known as And Thou Shalt Read, specializes in books, toys, and other materials for the Jewish classroom. The two companies provide over 10,000 line items of Jewish educational fun to customers around the world.

www.oytoys.com
866-694-1373

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Jackson, Mississippi is Home for the 14th Religious School Curriculum/Education Program

Marietta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/21/2016 -- Jewish people of the South recognize the significance of June 26-28, 2016, a date which marks the 14th Annual Education Conference hosted by the Institute for Southern Jewish Life (ISJL). The religious school curriculum/education program consists of 10 key content areas, and is attended by Jewish community leaders hailing from all parts of the country. Attendees have the opportunity to choose sessions that address the needs of their specific classrooms or schools, and there is no registration fee! Oy Toys is an organization that is very familiar with the conference, having attended the previous eight years in succession. Owner of Oy Toys RuthE Levy provides support to the conference with required books and other materials.

The ISJL serves small congregations in 13 southeastern states, providing training and support to the religious schools. Most of these congregations have no access to a Jewish book store except when they come to ISJL or on the web. In addition to literature, Oy Toys also provide posters, educational toys, stickers, music, videos plus some secular materials to help the teachers in the classroom.

The Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) promotes Judaism and the Jewish heritage through innovative programs and shared resources. The ISJL delivers rabbinic services, an education program, and cultural events to communities seeking new solutions, or where Jewish resources are limited. The ISJL also provides historic preservation and community engagement throughout the South.

The curriculum for the conference will cover the following:

- Jewish holidays
- Bible
- God
- Prayer
- Israel
- Jewish history
- Culture and community
- Basic Hebrew

"All of us here at Oy Toys are excited to attend the 2016 ISJL Education Conference, and to support the ISJL in their important endeavor," explained RuthE Levy. She continued, saying "The curriculum at this conference is practical, and helps teachers with class-by-class lesson plans for each grade – including both the big picture goals and the important details."

About Oy Toys
Oy Toys is a leading Jewish toy company that sells products online and at its Roswell, Georgia store. The company was established in 2004 and specializes in Jewish toys and gifts. Parent company, ATSR Enterprises, originally known as And Thou Shalt Read, specializes in books, toys, and other materials for the Jewish classroom. The two companies provide over 10,000 line items of Jewish educational fun to customers around the world.

www.oytoys.com
866-694-1373

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2016 Marks Second Consecutive Appearance at Annual Event in Charleston, North Carolina

Marietta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/14/2016 -- In just a few short weeks, hundreds of librarians, book lovers, and fans of Jewish culture will descend on downtown Charleston, North Carolina, for a weekend of valuable discourse on Jewish literature, the Jewish experience, and Jewish history. Every year, the Association of Jewish Libraries Conference brings Jewish communities together for a few days of learning and enlightenment led by experts in various fields. On June 19 the 51st AJL will commence, and Oy Toys will be on hand. The Jewish toy company will be present to supply copies of the year's winning books from the National Jewish Book Awards. In addition, they will promote books and materials from EKS publishing – a small California publisher that specializes in Hebrew materials and the newest publications from Kar-Ben Publishing in Minneapolis, among others.

The Association of Jewish Libraries promotes Jewish literacy through enhancement of libraries and library resources and through leadership for the profession and practitioners of Judaica librarianship. The Association fosters access to information, learning, teaching and research relating to Jews, Judaism, the Jewish experience and Israel. At last year's conference, attendees were privy to numerous sessions on librarianship, reading, Jewish culture and history, and the Holocaust. Presenters included information science professionals, librarians, scholars, and writers from the Washington, D.C. area as well as from around the country and the world.

When the conference begins, the speakers and events will reflect the conference title: Libraries of the Future: Innovate, Integrate, Motivate. Specifically, how can we learn for the future by promoting our libraries? Professional learning and sharing will help participants to enlighten and promote their unique contributions and usefulness to their community – whether clergy, congregants, administrators, staff, or students. Led by experts in their fields, the Charleston conference's workshops and networking will inspire with visionary conversations and practical ideas to take home.

Along with its parent company, ATSR Enterprises (originally known as And Thou Shalt Read), Oy Toys is known for its expansive collection of Jewish educational fun. Altogether, the two companies carry 11,000 line items that entertain and educate Jewish customers all around the world.

About Oy Toys
Oy Toys is a leading Jewish toy company that sells products online and at its Roswell, Georgia store. The company was established in 2004 and specializes in Jewish toys and gifts. Parent company, ATSR Enterprises, originally known as And Thou Shalt Read, specializes in books, toys, and other materials for the Jewish classroom. The two companies provide over 10,000 line items of Jewish educational fun to customers around the world.

www.oytoys.com
866-694-1373

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Packages Include Toys, Books, Stuffed Animals & Fun Activities

Marietta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/24/2016 -- Summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids. It's an opportunity to get out of the house, to be around friends your age, and to escape the doldrums of suburbia. As we near the glorious summer months, and boys and girls across the country head off to camp, one company is ensuring that their days spent in a cabin are a bit brighter than usual. Oy Toys is the premiere Jewish toy company, and their line of cool camp care packages are set to entertain campers all over the country. The packages will include a bevy of fun activities, books, toys, and even stuffed animals. Favorites such as huggable Judah the Lion, Juggling Matzah Balls, and My Dirty Shmatta Bag are back, with some carefully selected new additions joining the bunch.

Along with its parents company, ATSR Enterprises (originally known as And Thou Shalt Read), Oy Toys is known for its expansive collection of Jewish educational fun. Altogether, the two companies carry 11,000 line items that entertain and educate Jewish customers all around the world. Their Cool Camp Care Packages are a line that has been delighting children for many consecutive summers, and this coming season is expected to be no different. The toys and books are designed to be fun and shareable, encouraging young campers to allow others to enjoy in the entertainment.

"Jewish fun is all year long, including at camp or summer vacation," commented Oy Toys owner RuthE Levy. She continued, saying, "We've put together a selection of toys that will provide some added fun at summer camp that are easy to ship or put in a suitcase. We're proud to be able to offer this selection of toys and books that will enrich the camping experience for a significant number of Jewish campers scattered across the country."

About Oy Toys
Oy Toys is a leading Jewish toy company that sells products online and at its Roswell, Georgia store. The company was established in 2004 and specializes in Jewish toys and gifts. Parent company, ATSR Enterprises, originally known as And Thou Shalt Read, specializes in books, toys, and other materials for the Jewish classroom. The two companies provide over 10,000 line items of Jewish educational fun to customers around the world.

www.oytoys.com
866-694-1373

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm