Overview
You are looking at a book that hides an exquisite fusion of illustrations and vignettesfrom the lives of religious Jews presently residing in Israel, interwoven with the ancient Hasidic tales dating back two centuries.The audacious author undertook the challenge of melding his drawingswith these stories, encompassing the mystical, whimsical, melancholic, anddidactic narratives, even venturing into the realm of eerie tales.The drawings and illustrations presented within this tome were meticulouslycrafted over the past years, with most of them born in the environs ofTiberias, Jerusalem, and Safed. These are not mere fantasies about "parochial" Jewish existence; rather, they are scenes drawn fromlife itself. Each character is vibrant and real, a living individualwith their own name and story. Many of them are descendants of theHasidim who settled upon the Holy Land two and a half centuries ago.Drawing inspiration from an assortment of books on Hasidic lore, includingShivhei Besht, Pri Aretz by Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, LikuteiAmarim by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, Likutey Sichot by Rabbi Nachmanof Breslov, works by Martin Buber, Shmuel Agnon, Marton Braun, and othersources, the author breathes life into numerous stories. Naturally, excerpts fromthe Talmud, Zohar, writings of the Arizal, and others have also found their place here.This book should appeal to diverse readerships, captivating both those well-versedin the Jewish tradition and those who are just beginningto explore this realm. The subject of Jewish parables is sure to pique theinterest of many, even those who remain removed from the Jewish tradition..
- | Author: Maxim Shamota
- | Publisher: Independently Published
- | Publication Date: Jul 01, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 142 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-13: 9798399942001
