A Treasury of Jewish Humor
Author | : Nathan Ausubel |
Publisher | : M. Evans |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780871318626 |
Here are the sermons of anonymous rabbis from the shtetlach as well as writings from the great authors.
The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism
Author | : Geoffrey W. Dennis |
Publisher | : Llewellyn Worldwide |
Total Pages | : 561 |
Release | : 2016-02-08 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 0738748145 |
Jewish esotericism is the oldest and most influential continuous occult tradition in the West. Presenting lore that can spiritually enrich your life, this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia is devoted to the esoteric in Judaism—the miraculous and the mysterious. In this second edition, Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis has added over thirty new entries and significantly expanded over one hundred other entries, incorporating more knowledge and passages from primary sources. This comprehensive treasury of Jewish teachings, drawn from sources spanning Jewish scripture, the Talmud, the Midrash, the Kabbalah, and other esoteric branches of Judaism, is exhaustively researched yet easy to use. It includes over one thousand alphabetical entries, from Aaron to Zohar Chadesh, with extensive cross-references to related topics and new illustrations throughout. Drawn from the well of a great spiritual tradition, the secret wisdom within these pages will enlighten and empower you. Praise: "An erudite and lively compendium of Jewish magical beliefs, practices, texts, and individuals...This superb, comprehensive encyclopedia belongs in every serious library."—Richard M. Golden, Director of the Jewish Studies Program, University of North Texas, and editor of The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition "Rabbi Dennis has performed a tremendously important service for both the scholar and the novice in composing a work of concise information about aspects of Judaism unbeknownst to most, and intriguing to all."—Rabbi Gershon Winkler, author of Magic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism
Gabriel's Palace
Author | : |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 433 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 0195093887 |
Over 150 tales from the Talmud, the Zohar, Jewish folktales, and Hasidic lore.
A Treasury of Jewish Folklore
Author | : Nathan Ausubel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 776 |
Release | : 1948 |
Genre | : Jewish folk literature |
ISBN | : |
A diversified anthology chosen from the 3000 year history of Judaism.
Leaves from the Garden of Eden
Author | : |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 540 |
Release | : 2010-09-23 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 0199754381 |
In Leaves from the Garden of Eden, Howard Schwartz, a three-time winner of the National Jewish Book Award, has gathered together one hundred of the most astonishing and luminous stories from Jewish folk tradition. Just as Schwartz's award-winning book Tree of Souls collected the essential myths of Jewish tradition, Leaves from the Garden of Eden collects one hundred essential Jewish tales. As imaginative as the Arabian Nights, these stories invoke enchanted worlds, demonic realms, and mystical experiences. The four most popular types of Jewish tales are gathered here--fairy tales, folktales, supernatural tales, and mystical tales--taking readers on heavenly journeys, lifelong quests, and descents to the underworld. There is a dybbuk lurking in a well, a book that comes to life, and a world where Lilith, the Queen of Demons, seduces the unsuspecting. Here too are Jewish versions of many of the best-known tales, including "Cinderella," "Snow White," and "Rapunzel." Schwartz's retelling of one of these stories, "The Finger," inspired Tim Burton's film Corpse Bride.
On Jewish Folklore
Author | : Raphael Patai |
Publisher | : Wayne State University Press |
Total Pages | : 530 |
Release | : 2018-02-05 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0814344208 |
The essays collected in this volume, some of which are presented for the first time in English translation, provide a rich harvest of Jewish customs and traditional beliefs, gathered from all over the world and from ancient to modern times. On Jewish Folklore spans a half-century of scholarly inquiry by the noted anthropologist and biblical scholar Raphael Patai. He essays collected in this volume, some of which are presented for the first time in English translation, provide a rich harvest of Jewish customs and traditional beliefs, gathered from all over the world and from ancient to modern times. Among the subjects Dr. Patai investigated and recorded are the history and oral traditions of the now-vanished Marrano community of Meshhed, Iran; cultural change among the so-called Jewish Indians of Mexico; beliefs and customs in connection with birth, the rainbow, and the color blue; Jewish variants of the widespread custom of earth-eating; and the remarkable parallels between the rituals connected with enthroning a new king as described in the Bible and as practiced among certain African tribes.
Honey on the Page
Author | : |
Publisher | : NYU Press |
Total Pages | : 442 |
Release | : 2020-10-06 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1479860360 |
Winner, 2021 Reference & Bibliography Award in the 'Reference' Section, given by the Association of Jewish Libraries An unprecedented treasury of Yiddish children’s stories and poems enhanced with original illustrations While there has been a recent boom in Jewish literacy and learning within the US, few resources exist to enable American Jews to experience the rich primary sources of Yiddish culture. Stepping into this void, Miriam Udel has crafted an exquisite collection: Honey on the Page offers a feast of beguiling original translations of stories and poems for children. Arranged thematically—from school days to the holidays—the book takes readers from Jewish holidays and history to folktales and fables, from stories of humanistic ethics to multi-generational family sagas. Featuring many works that are appearing in English for the first time, and written by both prominent and lesser-known authors, this anthology spans the Yiddish-speaking globe—drawing from materials published in Eastern Europe, New York, and Latin America from the 1910s, during the interwar period, and up through the 1970s. With its vast scope, Honey on the Page offers a cornucopia of delights to families, individuals and educators seeking literature that speaks to Jewish children about their religious, cultural, and ethical heritage. Complemented by whimsical, humorous illustrations by Paula Cohen, an acclaimed children’s book illustrator, Udel’s evocative translations of Yiddish stories and poetry will delight young and older readers alike.
Miriam's Tambourine
Author | : Howard Schwartz |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780192821362 |
An illustrated collection of fifty traditional Jewish tales from various parts of the world.