Three Times Chai: 54 Rabbis Tell Their Favorite Stories

By Laney Katz Becker and Katz Becker

Book Overview

Fifty-four rabbis, from all branches of Judaism, tell their favorite stories--classic Bible stories, rabbinic and modern commentaries, folktales, and legends. Each story, ranging in length from one to seven pages, reflects a Jewish ideal or value and is told in the individual rabbi's unique speaking style. Each concludes with a note from the contributor explaining the story's lesson and why it is the rabbi's favorite.

CONTENTS:

The book is divided into four sections:

Section One: Community -- Stories about relationships, tzedakah, and tikun olam, our responsibility to heal the worldSection Two: Religion -- Stories about Jewish identity, practices, and spiritualitySection Three: God's World --Stories about the ways in which we relate to God and live according to God's planSection Four: Outlook -- Stories about our attitudes, choices, and quests for truth, honesty, wisdom, and courage

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874418100
• ISBN13: 9780874418101
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Behrman House Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 10.1"