{"product_id":"a-sampler-of-jewish-american-folklore-josepha-sherman-9780874831931","title":"A Sampler of Jewish-American Folklore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis anthology reveals the varieties of Jewish wisdom, cleverness, irony and humor through tales filled with allegories preaching humility and charity. -Publishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vast body of Jewish folklore, influencing and influenced by the many and various cultures in which it came in contact over the ages, reflects both the struggle and the triumph of being a Jew. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories in this book come from many sources and includes lunar holidays and everyday observances; wonder tales from the Sorcerer's Apprentice; a Jewish version of Cinderella; tales of dybbuks, golems and other supernatural beings; and superstitions and traditions surrounding birth, marriage, and death. Josepha Sherman strives to reveal the unique Jewish flavor, characterized by an enduring wit and humor alongside the path of surviving centuries of persecution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Josepha Sherman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0874831938\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780874831931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e August House Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/28\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.03w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/1992 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/11\/1992","brand":"Josepha Sherman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45897012740351,"sku":"9780874831931","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_45924261-cc5c-4926-8c1b-a07e075070dc.jpg?v=1721372937","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-sampler-of-jewish-american-folklore-josepha-sherman-9780874831931","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}