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The story behind the stories: The Origin of the Tzaki Stories In the early days of Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Toronto most of the membership comprised young parents with very young children. Following the solemn moods of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with their serious sermons, it seemed appropriate to celebrate the joyous spirit of Sukkot by telling lighthearted stories to excite the imagination of the children and their young-at-heart parents. When the Yom Kippur War of 1973 broke out, a special challenge and opportunity arose. This was a time to raise the consciousness of young and old to the importance of Israel in Jewish life throughout the world. Years before that, on my first visit to Israel I had been introduced to a wonderful family of cousins who lived in Rishon LeTziyon. Among these newly found relatives was a precocious little boy named Yitzhak whom everybody called Tzaki . His parents told me that from the time Tzaki was six years old he insisted on sleeping in their sukkah throughout the holiday, no matter what dangers hovered over the Jewish state. At the time of the Yom Kippur War, Tzaki was 12 years old and it occurred to me that telling stories about the adventures of this young Israeli Jew would help bring everyone emotionally closer to the trials of our brothers and sisters in Israel. Thus was born the first story of Tzaki and his magical flying sukkah that saved Jewish lives. Each succeeding Sukkot another story was told and a legend was born in the synagogue.

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If you grew up on Superman, Batman or other super heroes- and loved stories when you were a kid in which the villains were easy to identify and the good guys always won- then you'll understand the appeal that Tzaki may have for the elementary school students in your family.--San Diego Jewish World San Diego Jewish World (01/01/2012)

...a children's fable that tells of the heroism and unique strength of character of a young Israeli youth, Tzaki. -- (01/01/2012) ...will tickle children's imaginations and keep young readers engaged and entertained. -- (01/01/2012) Here's one history book the kids won't find boring! The Tzaki and His holiday Miracles stories are based on the biography of a real like youngster who grew to be a heroic IDF Pilot. -- (01/01/2012) The stories are all very cleverly written, and for young readers, particularly boys ages 9 and up, these are really a good read. -- (01/01/2012) Tzaki and His Holiday Miracles is an excellent and exciting book for children of all ages and backgrounds to learn about Israeli and Jewish History and customs. -- (01/01/2012) ...accurate details and uplifting stories that are fun for the entire family. -- (01/01/2012) If you grew up on Superman, Batman or other super heroes- and loved stories when you were a kid in which the villains were easy to identify and the good guys always won- then you'll understand the appeal that Tzaki may have for the elementary school students in your family. -- (01/01/2012)

Tzaki and His Holiday Miracles is an excellent and exciting book for children of all ages and backgrounds to learn about Israeli and Jewish History and customs. -- (01/01/2012) The stories are all very cleverly written, and for young readers, particularly boys ages 9 and up, these are really a good read. -- (01/01/2012) If you grew up on Superman, Batman or other super heroes- and loved stories when you were a kid in which the villains were easy to identify and the good guys always won- then you'll understand the appeal that Tzaki may have for the elementary school students in your family. -- (01/01/2012) Here's one history book the kids won't find boring! The Tzaki and His holiday Miracles stories are based on the biography of a real like youngster who grew to be a heroic IDF Pilot. -- (01/01/2012) ...will tickle children's imaginations and keep young readers engaged and entertained. -- (01/01/2012) ...accurate details and uplifting stories that are fun for the entire family. -- (01/01/2012) ...a children's fable that tells of the heroism and unique strength of character of a young Israeli youth, Tzaki. -- (01/01/2012)

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Avraham H. Feder is rabbi emeritus of Beit Knesset Moreshet Yisrael in Jerusalem and rabbi-emeritus and senior-scholar of Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Toronto, Canada. A consultant in the field of moral education in Israel and Canada, he has published In Search of my Brothers, on Jewish education and moral values as well as numerous writing on similar topics. Prior to his aliyah in 1981, he served as rabbi and cantor for many years in North America. He received rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, earned his PhD in Philosophy of Education from the University of Toronto, and holds Masters Degrees in Hebrew Literature and in Sacred Music. Rabbi Feder has lectured and concretized widely in the United States, Canada, and Israel. He has served as president of the Rabbinical Assembly of Israel and is a recipient of the Menachem Begin Prime Minister s Medal from Bar-Ilan University.

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