Elizabat, a gray bat, who teaches children about good behavior and ethics

Mishnafari

Exploring the Mishnah in the Savanna of Africa

Lion cub, gray mouse, purple beetles that learn about good behavior and ethics

Mishnafari is where ancient wisdom meets modern education!

Through our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) framework, children can explore the timeless teachings of the Mishnah in a way that builds character and interpersonal skills. The Mishnafari Guide provides the structured approach to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), while our books bring these lessons to life through thrilling time-travel adventures in the Savanna of Africa, where young explorers meet sages who teach them about ethics and good behavior.

Whether used together or separately, Mishnafari’s resources inspire curiosity, personal growth, and meaningful learning.

Collect the Books

The collection is a series of ten adventure books, featuring eleven Mishnayot woven throughout the stories. Built on the framework of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), these books offer an enjoyable experience for the whole class or family.

Sing Along

Sing Along

Check out our Youtube Channel to sing along with Mishnafari and musician, Robbo Zelonky!

Mishnafari characters Leo the lion cub and Moshe the grey mouse are flying on a red leaf to learn about good behavior and ethics
Tami Hershkovitz, founder of Mishnafari, is shown reading one of the Mishnafari books at a Jewish day school.

The Guide

The Mishnafari Guide is your companion to our adventure book series, helping you lead meaningful discussions and hands-on activities as you explore each chapter with your students. With guided questions, worksheets, and immersive experiences, this resource brings the Social Emotional Learning framework to life, making ethics and character development both fun and impactful. Perfect for educators and home-school parents ready to spark curiosity and meaningful learning!

A headshot of Sally Baer, editor of the Mishnafari book series.
A headshot of Tami Hershkovitz, founder of Mishnafari and author of the Mishnafari book series.

Meet the Team

Meet the incredible team behind our work—click below to learn more about each member.

Headshot of Gali Du (GaliDuArt) and Ziyun Du, illustrators of the Mishnafari book series.