The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales - Hardcover

Gelfand, Shoshana Boyd

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184686884X ISBN 13: 9781846868849

Publisher: Barefoot Books, 2013

Synopsis

Collects traditional Jewish folk stories gathered from many times and places that deal with important questions that challenge everyone.

About this title

About the Author:

Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand was ordained in 1993 at the Jewish Theological Seminary, and currently serves as the director of JHub, a program that promotes social action, innovation and social entrepreneurship in the British Jewish community. As the mother of three young children, she understands well how to engage children with stories that are vivid and interesting. Shoshana lives and works in North London.

From Booklist:

These eight tales from the Jewish tradition offer simple yet compelling messages. The virtues of prayer are compared to stories; Elijah the prophet explains his wisdom to an ordinary mortal; an illiterate boy finds that his good intentions are sufficient for God; a king learns to listen and accept his unusual son; a young woman offers her bread-making skills to God; an elderly woman views the difference between heaven and hell; a wise wife helps her husband comprehend her loyalty; and a king realizes that flaws are a part of life. Gelfand’s language is simple and direct, and she appends her tales with explanations of the Jewish signs and symbols cited and a list of story sources. Hall’s elegant full-color art suggests an Eastern European setting, and each tale includes distinctive borders, spot art, and occasional full-page spreads. The package also includes a CD with Debra Messing reading the stories. A perfect choice for sharing with young families, this will also be welcomed by religious school libraries. Grades 3-6. --Kay Weisman

About this edition

• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 184686884X
• ISBN 13: 9781846868849
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80
• Illustrator: Hall Amanda