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The Day the Rabbi Disappeared by Howard Schwartz

The Day the Rabbi Disappeared

Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic

Howard Schwartz

The Jewish Publication Society · Print & ebook · May 29, 2003

Noted folklorist Howard Schwartz retells 12 Jewish tales from around the world.

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Who it’s for
Twelve retold Jewish tales connect magic with holidays, including Shabbat.
Themes
Jewish holidays, Magic and miracles, Oral folktales
Genres
Jewish Religious Stories, Fairy Tale Collections, Religious Holiday Stories

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About this book

Noted folklorist Howard Schwartz retells 12 Jewish tales from around the world. Each tale combines elements of magic with a link to a Jewish holiday, giving new perspectives on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Purim, and Passover—plus Shabbat, the weekly Sabbath. These memorable stories of holiday miracles and miraculous escapes have been passed down orally for thousands of years.

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Now the best of them—from “A Flock of Angels” to “The Enchanted Menorah” and “The Magic Winecup”—have been collected, and enriched by Monique Passicot’s luminous illustrations.

Jewish Holiday Tales

Twelve retold Jewish tales connect magic with holidays, including Shabbat.

Come here for

  • Magic linked to Jewish holidays
  • Oral tales passed down for thousands of years

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  • Tales from around the world
  • Illustrations by Monique Passicot

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Jewish Religious Stories54%
Fairy Tale Collections45%
Religious Holiday Stories41%

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Publisher categories

  • Jewish Religious Stories
Authors
Howard Schwartz
Publisher
The Jewish Publication Society
Published
May 29, 2003
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Jewish holidays · Magic and miracles · Oral folktales
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Jewish Religious Stories