Zen Judaism: Teaching Tales by a Kabbalistic Rabbi

by Joseph Gelberman, Lesley Sussman, Catherine Rose Crowther (Illustrator)

In the spirit of great storytellers—Krishna, Mohammed, Jesus—Joseph Gelberman weaves tales that instruct and charm in their simplicity and wisdom. The short stories, fables, and anecdotes are drawn from Gelberman’s lifelong experiences. The characters—Adam and Eve, a Jewish St. Francis of Assisi, a barefoot Hungarian boy, the Buddha, and others—illustrate moments of truth with uplifting results. Beautifully illustrated by Catherine Rose Crowther.

Genres: Judaism

70 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2001

Reviews

[Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

How better to teach than through storytelling? This book, a friend's gift, brought me joy.

[Greg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very quick read, unless of course you care to study it (which I don't). A lot of familiar territory here but there were a couple gems scattered throughout. I have to say I really appreciate the inclusivity in these stories. The incorporation of other belief systems in the stories was really heartening to my pluralistic heart.

[Susan Rothenberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although not all of the short tales were wonderful, there were enough that made me stop and think that made the book wirthwhile reading.

[Jean Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Agree. Some of the stories were familar but really had age old values that seem a bit short today - respect for others, compassion, love.