A Sampler of Jewish-American Folklore

by Josepha Sherman

Book Overview

This anthology reveals the varieties of Jewish wisdom, cleverness, irony and humor through tales filled with allegories preaching humility and charity. -Publishers WeeklyThe vast body of Jewish folklore, influencing and influenced by the many and various cultures in which it came in contact over the ages, reflects both the struggle and the triumph of being a Jew. The stories in this book come from many sources and includes lunar holidays and everyday...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874831938
• ISBN13: 9780874831931
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: August House Publishers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 11 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 6 and higher

Customer Reviews

Nice, easy to read collection.

A good summarization to have in a Jewish family home. We bought it to assist my fifth grader with a school project, and I enjoyed reading it myself- making it a pleasant read for all ages.