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Capturing the Moon: Classic and Modern Jewish Tales | 
 enlarge | Author: Edward Feinstein
Publisher: Behrman House Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $22.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 100311
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0874418402
EAN: 9780874418408
ASIN: 0874418402
Publication Date: July 15, 2008
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Product Description
It is through stories that we express our hopes and our fears. Stories convey to others what is in our hearts, what we feel is the essence of our life experiences. They transmit our culture, inform our values, and educate our children. 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 today.
In this new collection of classic and modern folktales, Rabbi Edward M. Feinstein reminds us why stories are so important. Capturing the Moon brings together thirty-six beloved Jewish folktales in six thematic sections: What Really Matters in Life?, Doing What s Right, It s Up to You, Teachers and Friends, Hidden Truths, and The Miracle of Jewish Life. 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. Dinah, in The Maccabees Sister, teaches us the importance of activism in such times of persecution. Other stories, such as The Knapsack, are poignant tributes to Jewish perseverance against all odds and the miracles that have made Jewish survival possible.
Those stories and the others in this collection will inspire and inform you, and prompt you to question and contemplate the big picture of your life. The perfect book for bedtime reading and group discussion alike, Capturing the Moon is sure to be a family favorite for generations.
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Easy to tell, fun to read wonderful stories November 17, 2008
This Rabbi is an amazing storyteller! These stories are great to just read yourself when you need some direction spiritually, and are easy to read aloud to groups of adults and children.
A Master Story Teller Tells Stories September 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
A must for any Jewish family September 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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