A Treasury of Jewish Folklore
Author: Nathan Ausubel
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Published: 1948
Total Pages: 741
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A Treasury of Jewish Folklore
Author: Nathan Ausubel
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Published: 1948
Total Pages: 776
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA diversified anthology chosen from the 3000 year history of Judaism.
The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism
Author: Geoffrey W. Dennis
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 0738709050
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow are alchemy, astrology, magic, and numerology related to Jewish mysticism? The fabulous, miraculous, and mysterious are all explored in this comprehensive reference to Jewish esotericism-the first of its kind! From amulets and angels to the zodiac and zombies, the "Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism" features over one thousand alphabetical entries. Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis offers a much-needed culmination of Jewish occult teachings that includes significant stories, mythical figures, practices, and ritual objects. Spanning the Bible, the Midrash, Kabbalah, and other mystical branches of Judaism, this well-researched text is meant to trigger insight, spark inspiration, and illuminate one of the oldest esoteric traditions still alive today.
A Treasury of Jewish Humor
Author: Nathan Ausubel
Publisher: M. Evans
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780871318626
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHere are the sermons of anonymous rabbis from the shtetlach as well as writings from the great authors.
Gabriel's Palace
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Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 433
ISBN-13: 0195093887
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver 150 tales from the Talmud, the Zohar, Jewish folktales, and Hasidic lore.
Leaves from the Garden of Eden
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010-09-23
Total Pages: 540
ISBN-13: 0199754381
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 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
Published: 2018-02-05
Total Pages: 530
ISBN-13: 0814344208
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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
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Publisher: NYU Press
Published: 2020-10-06
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13: 1479860360
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWinner, 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
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780192821362
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn illustrated collection of fifty traditional Jewish tales from various parts of the world.
From Sea to Shining Sea
Author: Amy L. Cohn
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 9780590428682
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA compilation of more than 120 folk songs, tales, poems, and stories telling the history of America and reflecting its multicultural society. Illustrated by award-winning artists.
