{"product_id":"be-like-the-moon-levi-welton-9798985799507","title":"Be like The Moon: a Chassidic memoir","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A masterpiece!... I recommend this memoir to anyone looking for inspiration to make a difference in the world.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e - \u003c\/i\u003eLiliane Pari Umuhoza, Founder of the Women Genocide Survivors Retreat \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA proud American blends memoir with a joyful cultural peek into his often misunderstood religious community.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRabbi Levi Welton never forgot the day he was cleaning his guinea-pig hutch, only to turn and face a small contingent of stern Hasidic elders. While certain he'd broken some sacred rule, what happened next is just one of many lessons that taught the rabbi that heroism comes in all shapes and sizes, and wisdom often confronts us when we least expect it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this heartwarming coming-of-age story, Levi Welton offers a compelling insider's view, and a sense of humanity to what it was like growing up as a shy Hasidic boy in the radical shtetl of Bezerkely and being surrounded by a community of eccentric, colorful, and endearing role models and mentors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn his journey from self-discovery to self-acceptance, Levi collects invaluable lessons about faith, family, success, death, and seeing the good in everyone through an assortment of funny yet inspiring stories-from adopting stray animals while in the Boy Scouts, to learning life secrets from a hippie in the Wyoming wilds. Along the way, you'll watch as young Levi struggles to unite the often-fraught nature of secular society with his Hasidic culture, one of the most vibrant religious communities in America. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe Like the Moon \u003c\/i\u003estrengthens your faith in humanity by sharing wisdom that will speak to anyone, of any (or no) faith, who's ever struggled with life's weighty challenges. No subject is off-limits - addiction, depression, racism, and even a walk on the (atheistic) wild side! Yet running through all these is a powerful lesson-one about heroism: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou don't need superpowers to be a hero. You can change the world through the quiet impact you have on others through how you live your life. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's a transformative book, with insights on every page and an inspiring message of optimism, hope, and yes, heroism-minus the superpowers! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ------------------------------------------------------ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Authenticity and love of one's fellow man emanate from Levi Welton's life and words. He calls for and exemplifies an integration of 'distinct cultures fused together.' This is a rabbi's call to personal greatness and one man's honest and sincere reflection on the path of fully being both a Jew and a committed member of the human family.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRabbi Zalman Kastel, \u003c\/b\u003eFounder of the non-profit Together For Humanity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Levi Welton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8985799509\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798985799507\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Break Out Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.67d","brand":"Levi Welton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46173098082559,"sku":"9798985799507","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b3f6f8ee-3734-4f0c-a22c-3572eeb21613.jpg?v=1727179983","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/be-like-the-moon-levi-welton-9798985799507","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}