Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Célébration biblique Célébration biblique Elie Wiesel Discusses the Biblical stories of Adam, Job, Jacob, Cain and Abel, Abraham, Joseph, and Moses. OL14856837W
Célébration hassidique Célébration hassidique Elie Wiesel His book is difficult for me to describe, I guess I can only say that along with 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Viktor E. Frankl, 'Souls on Fire' by Elie Wiesel is among the two books that have change… OL14856839W
When the beginning began When the beginning began Julius Lester “This book is astonishing, daring, compelling, and confirms Lester’s preeminence among storytellers.”--Jane Yolen If we weren’t there, how can we really know how the world began? Could it be that … OL1814445W
Jewish biblical legends Jewish biblical legends Joel Stevens Allen "This book introduces Christian readers of the Bible to the otherworldy way in which the rabbis of ancient times interpreted sacred texts... Their interpretive insights were based upon immense knowle… OL23138170W
Of heaven & earth Of heaven & earth Ashley Lazarus Eleven stories in comic book form of the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezritch, Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, Reb Zusha, Reb Leib Sarah's, Reb Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk. OL27292878W
Journeys with Elijah Journeys with Elijah Barbara Diamond Goldin Presents eight stories about the Old Testament prophet Elijah, set in a variety of time periods and in places all over the world where Jews have lived. OL2928527W
Why the Baal Shem Tov laughed Why the Baal Shem Tov laughed Sterna Citron Retells legends of remarkable Chasidic rabbis, including the Baal Shem Tov, the Mezhirecher Magid, and Reb Zusha of Annapoli. OL3370506W
The Golem The Golem Beverly Brodsky A retelling of the Jewish legend of the golem created by Rabbi Lev to protect the Jews of Prague from the angry mob. OL3478657W
The answered prayer, and other Yemenite folktales The answered prayer, and other Yemenite folktales Sharlya Gold A collection of traditional tales from the Jewish communities in Yemen. OL4463532W
The lamp of God The lamp of God Freema Gottlieb xxi, 498 p. : 24 cm OL4794611W
Days of awe Days of awe Eric A. Kimmel Three tales present the ideals of repentance, prayer, and charity that are the basis of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. OL48677W
Stories from the Jewish world Stories from the Jewish world Sybil Sheridan A collection of tales from the Jewish faith, including the stories of Abraham, Akiva who wanted to be a rabbi, and the golem of Prague. OL5282483W
Six Haunted Hairdos Six Haunted Hairdos Gregory Maguire With the help of their favorite teacher, two rival clubs, the all-boy Copycats and the all-girl Tattletales, stop trying to out-do each other long enough to help the ghosts of a baby elephant and a h… OL66212W