The Wise Men of Helm and Their Merry Tales

The Wise Men of Helm and Their Merry Tales
Author: Solomon Simon
Publisher: Behrman House, Inc
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1973
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780874414691

The collection of Jewish folk tales that the "New York Times" called "a delightful little book . . . a classic of its kind . . . full of merriment and wisdom". Illustrated with whimsical drawings, these humorous stories are just right for children.

More Wise Men of Helm and Their Merry Tales

More Wise Men of Helm and Their Merry Tales
Author: Solomon Simon
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 1996-10-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780613989695

Continuing the adventures of the lovable "fools" of Helm begun in "The Wise Men of Helm", this book is illustrated with whimsical drawings. These humorous stories are just right for children.

Wise Men of Helm

Wise Men of Helm
Author: Solomon Simon
Publisher: Behrman House Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 1942-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780874411256

The misadventures of the citizens of the town of Chelm.

More Wise Men of Helm and Their Merry Tales

More Wise Men of Helm and Their Merry Tales
Author: Solomon Simon
Publisher: Behrman House, Inc
Total Pages: 134
Release: 1965
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780874414707

Continuing the adventures of the lovable "fools" of Helm begun in "The Wise Men of Helm", this book is illustrated with whimsical drawings. These humorous stories are just right for children.

How the Wise Men Got to Chelm

How the Wise Men Got to Chelm
Author: Ruth von Bernuth
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2016-10-18
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1479828440

1. How the Wise Men got to Gotham: the fools of Chelm take Manhattan -- 2. How foolish Is Jewish culture? fools, Jews, and the Carnivalesque Culture of early modernity -- 3. Through the land of foolish culture: from Laleburg to Schildburg -- 4. Gentile fools speaking Yiddish: the Schildbergerbuch for Jewish readers -- 5. The enlightenment goes East: how Democritus of Abdera got to Galicia -- 6. The geography of folly: the folklorists and the invention of Chelm -- 7. Chelm tales after World War One in German and Yiddish: "Our Schilda" and "Our Chelm Correspondent

Solomon and the Ant

Solomon and the Ant
Author:
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2014-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1629792918

A treasure trove of forty-three religious, wisdom, riddle, and trickster Jewish folktales that have been told near the hearth, at the table, and in the synagogue for centuries. Sheldon Oberman, a master storyteller, retells the tales with simplicity and grace, making them perfect for performing and reading aloud. Peninnah Schram, herself an acclaimed storyteller and folklorist, provides lively notes and commentary that examine the meaning of each tale and its place in history.

The Jewish Story Finder

The Jewish Story Finder
Author: Sharon Barcan Elswit
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2012-08-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0786492864

Storytelling, as oral tradition and in writing, has long played a central role in Jewish society. Family, educators, and clergy employ stories to transmit Jewish culture, traditions, and values. This comprehensive bibliography identifies 668 Jewish folktales by title and subject, summarizing plot lines for easy access to the right story for any occasion. Some centuries old and others freshly imagined, the tales include animal fables, supernatural yarns, and anecdotes for festivals and holidays. Themes include justice, community, cause and effect, and mitzvahs, or good deeds. This second edition nearly doubles the number of stories and expands the guide's global reach, with new pieces from Turkey, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, and Chile. Subject cross-references and a glossary complete the volume, a living tool for understanding the ever-evolving world of Jewish folklore.

Storytelling

Storytelling
Author: Josepha Sherman
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 758
Release: 2015-03-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317459385

Storytelling is an ancient practice known in all civilizations throughout history. Characters, tales, techniques, oral traditions, motifs, and tale types transcend individual cultures - elements and names change, but the stories are remarkably similar with each rendition, highlighting the values and concerns of the host culture. Examining the stories and the oral traditions associated with different cultures offers a unique view of practices and traditions."Storytelling: An Encyclopedia of Mythology and Folklore" brings past and present cultures of the world to life through their stories, oral traditions, and performance styles. It combines folklore and mythology, traditional arts, history, literature, and festivals to present an overview of world cultures through their liveliest and most fascinating mode of expression. This appealing resource includes specific storytelling techniques as well as retellings of stories from various cultures and traditions.

Best Jewish Books for Children and Teens

Best Jewish Books for Children and Teens
Author: Silver
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0827611218

Linda Silver selected the titles that "represent the best in writing, illustration, reader appeal, and authentically Jewish content--in picture books, fiction and non-fiction, for readers ranging from early childhood through the high school years."--P. [4] of cover.