The Family Book of Midrash: 52 Jewish Stories from the Sages

“These stories, mined from the Midrash and Talmud and retold by gifted children’s book author Barbara Diamond Goldin, are full of miracles and magic, full of wisdom and wit. They are just perfect for family sharing. There are 52 of these gems, lovingly polished by Ms. Goldin and made accessible even to the youngest children. Taken one a week for a year, they can be vitamins for the entire family’s soul….” ―Jane Yolen

“A thoroughly professional piece of work?In this collection of 52 stories from the Talmud and other sources, [Barbara Diamond Goldin] manages to maintain the integrity of the original stories while making them accessible to children. The stories?such as ‘Moses Visits Akiva,’ ‘Honi the Circle Maker,’ ‘Honi and the Carob Tree,’ and ‘Rachel and Akiva,’ are all exquisitely told. These are tales of adventure, mystery, humor, and faith, all related in a nondidactic manner?This beautifully designed and crafted book will make a treasured addition to a child’s bookshelf…” ―gem