For twenty-five years; Rabbi Tovia Halberstam; a scion of leading Chassidic dynasties; told riveting Chassidic tales to an audience of thousands on the Yiddish radio in New York. These legends; as precious and rich as family heirlooms; were known to millions of Jews before the Holocaust. Preserved today in their original Yiddish by the Chassidic community; the tales capture a vibrant culture with animated characters; humor; wisdom; human struggle; and moral lessons. In The Blind Angel; Rabbi Halberstam's son; Joshua Halberstam; renders these tales for a contemporary audience while maintaining the full charm; rhythm; and authenticity of the original tales. As the author retells his father's stories; he opens a window to a world that is unfamiliar and intriguing to many. Readers will smile in appreciation of the rebbe's wit; cherish a surprising Chassidic teaching; find themselves moved by a protagonist's challenge; and delight in the sheer pleasures of storytelling.
#1167588 in Books Naval Institute Press 2011-06-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.01 x 6.38 x 9.23l; 1.34 #File Name: 1591149770288 pages
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