Seder Stories

Author : Susan Kusel
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780823453221

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The Passover Guest by Susan Kusel Pdf

Muriel assumes her family is too poor to hold a Passover Seder this year--but an act of kindness and a mysterious magician change everything. It's the Spring of 1933 in Washington D.C., and the Great Depression is hitting young Muriel's family hard. Her father has lost his job, and her family barely has enough food most days, let alone for a Passover Seder. They don't even have any wine to leave out for the prophet Elijah's ceremonial cup. With no feast to rush home to, Muriel wanders by the Lincoln Memorial, where she encounters a mysterious magician in whose hands juggled eggs become lit candles. After she makes a kind gesture, he encourages her to run home for her Seder, and when she does, she encounters a holiday miracle, a bountiful feast of brisket, soup, and matzah. But who was this mysterious benefactor? When Muriel sees Elijah's ceremonial cup is empty, she has a good idea. This fresh retelling of the classic I.L. Peretz story, best known through Uri Shulevitz's 1973 adaptation The Magician, has been sumptuously illustrated by noted graphic novelist Sean Rubin, who based his art on photographs of D.C. in the 1930s. An author note with information about the holiday is included. An Association of Jewish Libraries Spring Holiday Highlight A Booklist Editors' Choice A CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Book of the Year

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Haggadot
ISBN : 1541572416

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In Every Generation by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nancy Rips
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1581826435

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Seder Stories by Nancy Rips Pdf

Offers 101 funny, poignant, and thought provoking seder memories from a variety of contributors.

Author : Tara Mohr,Catherine Spector,Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580235464

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The Women's Seder Sourcebook by Tara Mohr,Catherine Spector,Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld Pdf

With diverse and robust voices, women are reclaiming their place at the seder table. This complete sourcebook and guide shows you how to do it, too. For the first time, contemporary Jewish women's writings on the Passover seder are gathered in one comprehensive and compelling sourcebook—an unprecedented and powerful resource for those planning a women’s seder and those seeking to infuse their Passover celebration with the creative and courageous voices of Jewish women. Arranged according to the order of the seder, this practical guide gathers the voices of more than one hundred women in readings, personal and creative reflections, commentaries, blessings and ritual suggestions that can be incorporated into your Passover celebration as supplements to or substitutes for traditional passages of the haggadah. It also includes a detailed guide to planning a women’s seder, based on information from successful seder organizers around the world. Whether you are organizing a women’s seder in your community or planning a family seder in your home, this inspiring and accessible resource will help you take an active role in re-creating the educational and spiritual experience of Passover—and in shaping Judaism’s future. Contributors include: Dr. Rachel Adler • Dr. Rebecca T. Alpert • Rabbi Renni S. Altman • Zoe Baird Dr. Evelyn Torton Beck • Susan Berrin • Senator Barbara Boxer • Dr. Esther Broner Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin • Tamara Cohen • Anita Diamant • Dr. Carol Diament Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell, PhD • Eve Ensler • Dr. Marcia Falk • Merle Feld Rabbi Susan P. Fendrick • Rabbi Tirzah Firestone • Dr. Ellen Frankel • Nan Fink Gefen Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg • Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb • Dr. Susannah Heschel Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar • Rabbi Naamah Kelman • Naomi Klein • Irena Klepfisz Maxine Kumin • Rabbi Noa Rachel Kushner • Rabbi Joy Levitt • Hadassah Lieberman Ruth W. Messinger • Dr. Faye Moskowitz • Joan Nathan • Dr. Alicia Suskin Ostriker Dr. Judith Plaskow • Marge Piercy • Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen • Anne Roiphe Danya Ruttenberg • Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso • The Honorable Jan Schakowsky Rabbi Susan Schnur • Rabbi Susan Silverman • Dr. Ellen M. Umansky Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg • Dr. Chava Weissler • Cantor Lorel Zar-Kessler

Author : Kristen H. Lindbeck
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780231525473

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Elijah and the Rabbis by Kristen H. Lindbeck Pdf

Through an innovative synthesis of narrative critique, oral-formulaic study, folkloric research, and literary analysis, Kristen H. Lindbeck reads all the Elijah narratives in the Babylonian Talmud and details the rise of a distinct, quasi-angelic figure who takes pleasure in ordinary interaction. During the Talmudic period of 50-500 C.E., Elijah developed into a recognizable character quite different from the Elijah of the Bible. The Elijah of the Talmud dispenses wisdom, advice, and, like the Elijah of Jewish folklore, helps people directly, even with material gifts. Lindbeck highlights particular features of the Elijah stories, allowing them to be grouped into generic categories and considered alongside Rabbinic literary motifs and non-Jewish traditions of late antiquity. She compares Elijah in the Babylonian Talmud to a range of characters angels, rabbis, wonder-workers, the angel of death, Christian saints, and even the Greek god Hermes. She concludes with a survey of Elijah's diverse roles from medieval times to today, throwing into brilliant relief the complex relationship between ancient Elijah traditions and later folktales and liturgy that show Elijah bringing benefits and blessings, appearing at circumcisions and Passover, and visiting households after the Sabbath.

Author : Barbara G. Myerhoff
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Fairfax (Los Angeles, Calif.)
ISBN : 0472069705

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Stories as Equipment for Living by Barbara G. Myerhoff Pdf

Takes us deeper into Barbara Myerhoff's examination of the place of narrative in human life, providing a treasury of reflection, experience, and wisdom as colorful as any collection of tales

Author : Tilda Balsley,Ellen Fischer
Publisher : Kar-Ben Publishing ™
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781512489187

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Grover and Big Bird's Passover Celebration by Tilda Balsley,Ellen Fischer Pdf

Grover and Big Bird are in a hurry to get to the Passover seder, but—uh, oh!—there are many delays. Moishe Oofnik comes to the rescue in his tumbledown truck, but will they arrive in time to ask the Four Questions?

Author : Athalya Brenner-Idan,Gale A. Yee
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567701169

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Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah by Athalya Brenner-Idan,Gale A. Yee Pdf

This volume brings together disparate views about biblical texts in the books of Samuel, Chronicles and Ezra-Nehemiah and examines their influence in the life of contemporary communities, demonstrating how today's environments and disorders help readers to acquire new insights into such texts. The contributing scholars hail from different continents - from East Asia to the United States to Europe to South Africa and Israel - and count themselves as members of various Jewish and Christian traditions or secularist ways of life. But, in spite of their differences in location and community membership, and perhaps in the spirit of the times (2020 and its global discontents), they share preoccupations with questions of ethics in politics and life, 'proper' death, violence and social exclusion or inclusion. This volume offers readers a better understanding of how politics and faith can be melded, both in ancient and contemporary contexts, to serve the interests of certain classes and societies, often at the expense of others.

Author : David A. Adler
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780823433049

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The Story of Passover by David A. Adler Pdf

On Passover, Jewish people all over the world celebrate their freedom from slavery and their beginnings as a great nation. This simple introduction to the Passover story pairs an engaging retelling with bold illustrations, perfect for young readers. One of the most significant holidays in Jewish tradition, Passover commemorates Moses leading his people out of slavery in Egypt. The Story of Passover recounts the major events of the story in dramatic but accessible language, from Jacob settling in Egypt to the miraculous parting of the Red Sea. The text and images have been vetted for accuracy by a rabbinical authority, and the book includes an author's note about the modern Passover celebration, the seder, and how the different parts of the meal symbolize elements of the story.

Author : Elie Wiesel
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Haggadah
ISBN : 9780671735418

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הגדה של פסח by Elie Wiesel Pdf

With this Passover Haggadah, Elie Wiesel and his friend Mark Podwal invite you to join them for the Passover Seder - the most festive event of the Jewish calendar. Read each year at the Seder table, the Haggadah recounts the miraculous tale of the liberation of the Children of Israel from slavery in Egypt, with a celebration of prayer, ritual, and song. Wiesel and Podwal guide you through the Haggadah and share their understanding and faith in a special illustrated edition that will be treasured for years to come. Accompanying the traditional Haggadah text (which appears here in an accessible new translation) are Elie Wiesel's poetic interpretations, reminiscences, and instructive retelling of ancient legends. The Nobel laureate interweaves past and present as the symbolism of the Seder is explored. Wiesel's commentaries may be read aloud in their entirety or selected passages may be read each year to illuminate the timeless message of this beloved book of redemption.

Author : Joni Kibort Sussman
Publisher : Shalom Sesame (R) Board Books
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781541529212

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A Seder for Grover by Joni Kibort Sussman Pdf

Grover attends a traditional Passover seder with his friends Avigail, Big Bird, Moishe Oofnik, and Brosh.

Author : Yechiel Spero
Publisher : Mesorah Publications, Limited
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105126903124

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הגדה של פסח by Yechiel Spero Pdf

Author : Sharon Barcan Elswit
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786492862

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The Jewish Story Finder by Sharon Barcan Elswit Pdf

Storytelling, as oral tradition and in writing, has long played a central role in Jewish society. Family, educators, and clergy employ stories to transmit Jewish culture, traditions, and values. This comprehensive bibliography identifies 668 Jewish folktales by title and subject, summarizing plot lines for easy access to the right story for any occasion. Some centuries old and others freshly imagined, the tales include animal fables, supernatural yarns, and anecdotes for festivals and holidays. Themes include justice, community, cause and effect, and mitzvahs, or good deeds. This second edition nearly doubles the number of stories and expands the guide's global reach, with new pieces from Turkey, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, and Chile. Subject cross-references and a glossary complete the volume, a living tool for understanding the ever-evolving world of Jewish folklore.

Author : Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580235334

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Jewish Stories from Heaven and Earth by Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins Pdf

The Glory and Grief, Humor and Pride of the Human Experience— Inspiration from a Jewish Perspective From exile to rebirth, from degradation to renaissance, the Jewish People has undergone every human experience and emotion that God created. In this inspiring collection of stories, award-winning anthologist Dov Peretz Elkins captures the best and worst of Jewish experience in these spine-tingling tales of courage, devotion, passion and extraordinary achievement. Elkins taps the famous and the not-so-famous, world-renowned figures and the little-known “person next door,” for stories that illustrate the wonder, meaning, and purpose of life as viewed through the lens of Judaism’s core values. Though drawn from the Jewish tradition, these universal stories of kindness, hope, faith and discovery will intrigue the minds and warm the hearts of people from all walks of life.

Author : Molly Aloian
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778742938

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Passover by Molly Aloian Pdf

Passover is a Jewish holiday that lasts eight days and is celebrated in March or April, the exact dates change from year to year.