Village Life

Delicious Passovers in The Village Izzy Abrahmson's THE VILLAGE FEASTS warms the heart " I read the book in one sitting and was laughing repeatedly throughout…" – Abe Carnow, Netgalley Advance Reader Life in The Village often revolves around food and families. THE VILLAGE FEASTS is the follow-up collection to WINTER BLESSINGS by National Jewish Book Award For Family Literature nominee Izzy Abrahmson. The audiobook is narrated by Audie-award nominated storyteller Mark Binder. Rich with misadventures and ingenious solutions, the stories dance with a traditional feel around contemporary issues… Mrs. Chaipul refuses to cook. The Gold family can't afford matzah (unleavened bread). Reb Stein, the baker wants to set a world record. And why would anyone eat matzah made from cabbage? The eight days of Passover mark the transition between dark icy cold and warm sunshine," Izzy explains. The streets turn to mud, the weather is inconsistent, and for a whole week you're not allowed to eat bread, only matzah. This is never easy, and so the villagers do their best to laugh and smile and complain, while they gather together to celebrate." You'll learn why Mrs. Chaipul's lead sinker matzah balls are a favorite. And discover what was Rabbi Kibbitz's Temptation"? The Village is snuggled in an indeterminate past that never was but certainly should have been, a past filled with love, humor, adventures and more than occasional misadventures. And when you go, be sure to bring the kids." –The Times of Israel THE VILLAGE FEASTS includes ten Passover stories perfect for adults and families with children. As always, you don't need to be Jewish to enjoy stories from The Village. THE VILLAGE FEASTS a book that you and your family will read and listen to again and again.

New Love For Old Souls She owns the only restaurant. He's the wisest man in The Village. Together, they make an unlikely and lovable pair. From a National Jewish Book Award nominated author and Audie Award nominated narrator. Weddings and celebrations, stories of Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, and Passover, and of course delicious food. It is time for a new generation of readers to discover the unorthodox wisdom of Rabbi Kibbitz and the savory sense of Mrs. Chaipul. troubled congregants… warm relationships, and the power of women…" – Audiofile Magazine Rabbi Kibbitz and Mrs. Chaipul will almost certainly make you laugh – and might even cause you to shed a tear." – Jewish Rhode Island Izzy Abrahmson is an undiscovered genius of delightful fiction. Readers of all backgrounds will be captivated by his lighthearted take on Jewish village life. In interviews, he sometimes says this is his family's history, and sometimes says he made it all up "from whispers and smiles." The characters are so vivid that you'll instantly love them. Each chapter story is a gem, woven into "a novel of stories." Village stories that deftly lift a curtain on a world of friendly humor and touching details of Jewish life." – Kirkus Reviews More good press about Izzy Abrahmson's Village Life Series NOTE: You can read this series in any order… "The Village is snuggled in an indeterminate past that never was but certainly should have been, a past filled with love, humor, adventures and more than occasional misadventures. And when you go, be sure to bring the kids." – The Times of Israel "Delightful and whimsical." – Jewish Herald Voice Wired Words/Electric Prose" – Providence Phoenix the mix-ups are many and the potential for laughter abundant." – Jewish Book World