| The Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic Contributor(s): Schwartz, Howard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0827607571 ISBN-13: 9780827607576 Publisher: Jewish Publication Society OUR PRICE: $11.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: A noted folklorist 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Jewish |
| Dewey: 398.208 |
| LCCN: 2003047515 |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 7.1" W x 8.98" (0.36 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 44717 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this remarkable holiday collection, rabbis famous for their knowledge and special powers bring about miracles, reveal the secret meanings of dreams and names, and contend with angels and enchantments. Each of these tales from around the world combines elements of magic with a link to a Jewish holiday. These memorable stories, passed down orally for many generations, have been collected for the first time here, and are enriched by Monique Passicot's luminous illustrations. |