Dybbuk: A Version

by Barbara Rogasky

When his daughter falls in love with Konin, an orphaned scholar, wealthy Sender refuses to let the two be married and promises her to another man, but after Konin hears the news and dies of a broken heart, his pained soul returns to seek his revenge by inhabiting his one true love's body on her wedding day to the shock and dismay of the bride and groom's families.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Jewish

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 30, 2005

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Added to my personal children’s book collection👻

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Creepy story, Yiddish-flavored English. Some of the characters have a bit of a Borscht Belt quality, but, over all, pretty solid.

[sarafem · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting traditional Jewish tale about how your actions and decisions can affect your loved ones.

[Rani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gothic romance from the Kabbalah. This is a compelling retelling.