Three Times Chai: 54 Rabbis Tell Their Favorite Stories

Fifty-four rabbis, from all branches of Judaism, tell their favorite stories--classic Bible stories, rabbinic and modern commentaries, folktales, and legends. Each story, ranging in length from one to seven pages, reflects a Jewish ideal or value and is told in the individual rabbi's unique speaking style. Each concludes with a note from the contributor explaining the story's lesson and why it is the rabbi's favorite.

CONTENTS:

The book is divided into four sections:

• Section One: Community -- Stories about relationships, tzedakah, and tikun olam, our responsibility to heal the world
• Section Two: Religion -- Stories about Jewish identity, practices, and spirituality
• Section Three: God's World --Stories about the ways in which we relate to God and live according to God's plan
• Section Four: Outlook -- Stories about our attitudes, choices, and quests for truth, honesty, wisdom, and courage

Laney Katz Becker is an award-winning writer and the author of the novel Dear Stranger, Dearest Friend. Her articles have appeared in more than fifty magazines and newspapers. She lives in Westchester County, New York, with her husband, Harold, and their children.