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In this Eastern European Jewish variant of the Cinderella story, the youngest daughter of a rabbi is sent away from home in disgrace, but thanks to the help of the prophet Elijah, marries the son of a renowned scholar and is reunited with her family. Includes words and music to a traditional Yiddish wedding song.

An illustrated collection of traditional Jewish tales from various countries.

The wit, wisdom, and lore of Jewish tradition is captured in a collection representing thousands of years’ worth of folktales, legends, and literature, with each story containing an entertaining conundrum that young readers can attempt to solve.

Though mocked by the rest of the villagers, poor Schmuel the shoemaker turns out to be a very special person.

In this retelling of a traditional Jewish folktale, Joseph’s baby blanket is transformed into ever smaller items as he grows until there is nothing left–but then Joseph has an idea.

A rollicking text and colorful paintings explain why, in Chelm, teachers may not live on top of a hill, own a trunk with wheels, or eat apple strudel. By the author of The Adventures of High John the Conquerer.

Five little gefilte fish sneak out of their jar and explore the world, causing their poor mother great worry. Includes a note about gefilte fish and a glossary of Yiddish words.

A retelling of the Jewish legend of the golem created by the Rabbi to defend the Jews of Prague

Jewish stories set in Jerusalem, adapted from the Talmud and Midrash, Hasidic sources, and oral tradition, with origins in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Spain, Italy, and Greece.

A retelling of an Eastern European tale in which Shlemazel, the laziest man in town, is convinced he has no luck and is tricked into believing that the lucky spoon given to him by a neighbor will bring him fortune and fame, if it is used in the right way. Shlemazel gets busy, tilling the [...]