jewish folk literature

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jewish folk literature

A sampler of Jewish-American folklore

Anthology of the rich and varied folklore of the American Jew that includes lunar holidays, everyday observances, and tales of golems.
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Let's steal the moon

Jewish tales, ancient and recent
1987
Eleven traditional tales from Jewish folklore of the Middle East and Europe.

Miriam's tambourine

Jewish folktales from around the world
1986

A sampler of Jewish-American folklore

1992
Anthology of the rich and varied folklore of the American Jew that includes lunar holidays, everyday observances, and tales of golems.

Angels, prophets, rabbis & kings from the stories of the Jewish people

1991
A collection of traditional Jewish legends from the earliest times, stories of the rabbis, and tales from the communities of medieval Europe.

Rachel the clever and other Jewish folktales

1993
Presents a collection of forty-six Jewish folktales.

The uninvited guest

and other Jewish holiday tales
1993
Includes background information and retellings of traditional tales from Jewish folklore and legend related to major holidays, such as Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, and Purim.
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