A collection of original stories by acclaimed author Rabbi Zoë Klein, Candle, Feather, Wooden Spoon invites readers on a magical, mystical journey. With settings both traditional and contemporary, the stories highlight an essential aspect of living a meaningful Jewish life. Appropriate for all ages, the many tales include Time Palace, a legend of how the Jewish people created Shabbat; Yofiel, the story of an angel who keeps revealing the secrets of Torah; Shalom Bayit, imagining the chuppah as a metaphor for powerful social change; and Candle, Feather, Wooden Spoon, which reframes these traditional Passover objects as tools for intergenerational healing. Whether you’re a rabbi, cantor, or educator — the storytellers of our community — or just a lover of stories, this book is sure to stir your heart and inspire your spirit.
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Candle, Feather, Wooden Spoon: New Jewish Stories
- From the Publisher
September 1, 2021
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