Free Delivery Over $100
|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewGreat stories have the power to draw the heart. But certain stories have the power to draw the heart to God and awaken the better angels of our nature. Such are the tales of the rabbis of the Talmud, colourful, quirky yarns that tug at our heartstrings and test our values, ethics, morality - and our imaginations. In this collection for people of all faiths and backgrounds, Rabbi Burton Visotzky draws on four decades of telling and teaching these legends in order to unlock their wisdom for the contemporary heart. He introduces you to the cast of characters, explains their motivations and provides the historical background needed to penetrate the wise lessons often hidden within these unusual narratives. In learning how and why these oft-told tales were spun, you discover how they continue to hold value for our lives. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky (Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky)Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing Imprint: Jewish Lights Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9781580237918ISBN 10: 1580237916 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 10 April 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of Contents1 / Elijah the Prophet 2 / The Cast of Characters 3 / A Story Well Told Is Worth Retelling 4 / On Loan 5 / The Woman of Valor 6 / How a Boy Became a Rabbi 7 / Meanwhile Back at the Ranch 8 / Road Trip with Fireworks 9 / Anything He Can Do, I Can Do, Too 10 / I Had a Dream … I've Been to the Mountaintop 11 / Paradise Ain't All It's Cracked Up to Be 12 / The Siege 13 / Comic Relief 14 / The Rabbi Confronts Caesar, or the Three Wishes 15 / The Gnat's Revenge 16 / Rainmaker 17 / Nicodemus and Buni—Uncensored! 18 / Rainmaker—The Sequel 19 / The Rabbis’ Rip Van Winkle 20 / Pretty Woman 1 and 2 21 / Pretty Woman 3, 4, 5 22 / The End: We Hope Appendix 1: The Complete Texts Appendix 2: Who’s Who Glossary Suggestions for Further ReadingReviewsOne of our tradition's liveliest teachers has managed to capture all of his rare vibrancy on the page. Who knew that Midrash could read like a great detective story? Abigail Pogrebin, author, Stars of David Both ancient and timeless this retelling and retooling of ancient rabbinic wisdom tales [does] the sages and us a great service. Brings these sages alive that we might hear their wisdom once more. A book to be savored. Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author, Hasidic Tales: Annotated and Explained Enlivens ancient wisdom with modern whimsy, decodes Talmudic enigmas with narrative grace, and humanizes the giants of early rabbinic Judaism in ways that make each character real, quirky and unforgettable. Has there ever been a book of solid scholarship that was this much fun to read? Letty Cottin Pogrebin, author, Deborah, Golda and Me: Being Female and Jewish in America; founding editor, Ms. magazine A treasure trove of information, insight and meaning. It is a 'must read for anyone interested in knowing more about rabbinic texts, traditions and history, while being charmed and entertained. Be prepared to experience rabbinic Judaism come alive! Dr. Norman Cohen, author, The Way Into Torah A revelation . A thrilling journey full of wisdom, humor and timeless lessons . In short, Rabbi Visotzky has blessed us with a deep and lasting gift, a spectacular work that we want to read over and over again. Rabbi Naomi Levy, author, Hope Will Find You and To Begin Again Reading Sage Tales is like going to the best show on Broadway followed by an elegant dinner with a critic, a holy skeptic who is illuminating, entertaining, learned and enlightening . I loved this book! Rabbi Irwin Kula, author, Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life;co-author, The Book of Jewish Sacred Practices Lets you reach into the collective consciousness of Jewish value teachings and offers you a glimpse into what life ought to be and can be. Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, author, Fi One of our tradition's liveliest teachers has managed to capture all of his rare vibrancy on the page. Who knew that Midrash could read like a great detective story? Abigail Pogrebin, author, Stars of David Both ancient and timeless this retelling and retooling of ancient rabbinic wisdom tales [does] the sages and us a great service. Brings these sages alive that we might hear their wisdom once more. A book to be savored. Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author, Hasidic Tales: Annotated and Explained Enlivens ancient wisdom with modern whimsy, decodes Talmudic enigmas with narrative grace, and humanizes the giants of early rabbinic Judaism in ways that make each character real, quirky and unforgettable. Has there ever been a book of solid scholarship that was this much fun to read? Letty Cottin Pogrebin, author, Deborah, Golda and Me: Being Female and Jewish in America; founding editor, Ms. magazine A treasure trove of information, insight and meaning. It is a 'must read' for anyone interested in knowing more about rabbinic texts, traditions and history, while being charmed and entertained. Be prepared to experience rabbinic Judaism come alive! Dr. Norman Cohen, author, The Way Into Torah A revelation . A thrilling journey full of wisdom, humor and timeless lessons . In short, Rabbi Visotzky has blessed us with a deep and lasting gift, a spectacular work that we want to read over and over again. Rabbi Naomi Levy, author, Hope Will Find You and To Begin Again Reading Sage Tales is like going to the best show on Broadway followed by an elegant dinner with a critic, a holy skeptic who is illuminating, entertaining, learned and enlightening . I loved this book! Rabbi Irwin Kula, author, Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life; coauthor, The Book of Jewish Sacred Practices Lets you reach into the collective consciousness of Jewish value teachings and offers you a glimpse into what life ought to be and can be. Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, author, First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit Wit, insight and deep sensitivity permeate every sentence and draw the reader into an irresistible journey to uncover the spiritual, intellectual and emotional underpinnings of rabbinic literature. [An] important contribution to the field. Rabbi Sharon Brous, IKAR Author InformationRabbi Burton L. Visotzky, named one of Forward's top fifty Jewish leaders in America, has been engaging spiritual seekers with the ancient wisdom of Judaism for over forty years. He is Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies and director of the Louis Finkelstein Institute for Religious and Social Studies and of the Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
||||
