Capturing the Moon: Classic and Modern Jewish Tales
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (554 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0874418402 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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He lives in the San Fernando Valley with his wife, Rabbi Nina Bieber Feinstein, and their children, Yonah, Nessa, and Raffi. Rabbi Edward M. . He serves on the faculty of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies of the American Jewish University and the Wexner Heritage Program and teaches at the Shalom Hartman Institute. Feinstein is senior rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California. Every Fri
Jeffrey K. Salkin said A very important resource. As a long time fan of Ed Feinstein, I was thrilled to see this book and to browse through its pages. Rabbi Feinstein does a great job of collecting some of the best Jewish stories around -- and rendering them in a "tellable" form. That would be good enough, but then he adds some leading questions after each story -- turning each reading experience into an educational experience as well. The best part is that story tellers will be able to use these stories -- and the questions -- in their own performance art. This is a very valuable resource for rabbis, cantors, educators, and camp counselors. A great Hanukah gift as well!! -- Rabb. "A must for any Jewish family" according to Midwest Book Review. Stories are a child's first exposure to ways of life outside the confines of their own home. "Capturing the Moon: Classic and Modern Jewish Tales" is an engaging and entertaining anthology of stories specifically intended for Jewish parents and children to share together at story time. These are stories that will inspire and educate readers, stories that are enhanced with Feinstein's deft pen in his retelling of these classic tales. Simply stated, "Capturing the Moon" is a must for any Jewish family and a welcome addition to community library multi-cultural collections for children as well.. SabbaSelly Calif said A Master Story Teller Tells Stories. Rabbi Feinstein is a master at the ancient craft of story telling.Jews have told stories for thousands of years - and Rabbi Feinstein's retelling of classic tales fills each one with relevance and meaning. He carries on a fine tradition with erudition and nuance - he knows his characters intimately and makes every story come alive.
Feinstein reminds us why stories are so important. Each section explores Jewish experiences and values, and each story is followed by commentary and questions for thought or discussion.In these pages you will discover how Yekel, the poverty-stricken Jew in The Treasure, dreams of riches for years, only to discover a treasure that s been under his feet all along. Stories convey to others what is in our hearts, what we feel is the essence of our life experiences. It is through stories that we express our hopes and our fears. Stories have been essential to Jewish life from the time of the Bible itself, and they continue to hold a special place in our hearts toda
. He serves on the faculty of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies of the American Jewish University and the Wexner Heritage Program and teaches at the Shalom Hartman Institute. Feinstein is senior rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California. He lives in the San Fernando Valley with his wife, Rabbi Nina Bieber Feinstein, and their children, Yonah, Nessa, and Raffi. About the Author Rabbi Edward M. Every Friday afternoon he bakes brownies from a recipe revealed to his ancestors at Mount Sinai. Rabbi Feinstein is the author of Tough Questions Jews Ask and editor of Jews and Judaism in the 21st Century, both Nationa