The Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic — Howard Schwartz

Noted folklorist Howard Schwartz retells 12 Jewish tales from around the world. Each tale combines elements of magic with a link to a Jewish holiday, giving new perspectives on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Purim, and Passover -- plus Shabbat, the weekly Sabbath. These memorable stories of holiday miracles and miraculous escapes have been passed down orally for thousands of years. Now the best of them -- from “A Flock of Angels” to “The Enchanted Menorah” and “The Magic Winecup” -- have been collected, and enriched by Monique Passicot's luminous illustrations.