by Nina Jaffe and Steve Zeitlin
Illustrated by John Segal
4 stars
A delightful collection of Jewish stories of wit and humor. Each of the stories is well-told and I enjoyed the format. There is a short introduction to each story that discusses the time period it is set in and details of its origins. There is a break before the resolution of the story and the reader is encouraged to think up their own solution to the problem. This was a really fun and engaging setup.
A nice mix of stories. Some I was familiar with such as “The Grand Inquisitor” and some I had not heard before. The illustrations added a fun touch.
At the back is a glossary of terms used and a short blurb about each of the stories included. There is also a bibliography of further resources and versions of Jewish tales.
An interesting and engaging collection. I really enjoyed this one.