Hi everyone!
Hope you’re staying healthy and warm and enjoying lots of good books. I tend to post about new releases, but lately my children and I have been reading and rereading older books and enjoying them very much. Here are some of them:
The Jewish Kingdom of Kuzar, The Rise and Fall of the Legendary Country of Converts by Rabbi Zelig Schachnowitz
This book consists of two parts: one set before and during the Khazar kingdom’s conversion to Judaism and the second one set two centuries later, in the times of Rabbi Chisdai ibn Shaprut, who exchanged correspondence with King Yosef of Khazar. Both parts are suspensful and exciting for children, yet full of Torah content.
Ibrahim the Magician (Tales from the East Series) by S. J. Revich
Exciting and suspensful, with Jewish brave and wise heroes, this story is set in the times of the caliphs. My son couldn’t wait to read chapter after chapter. There are more books in this series, and we are looking forward to reading them.
The Edge of Darkness by Avraham Tzuri
Another tale of adventure and suspense, this novel captures life in Muslim Spain in the Middle Ages. Palace intrigues and Jewish courtiers, Karaites and their attack on traditional Judaism, and both Jewish and non-Jewish evil schemers fill the pages.
Split Loyalties by Rebbetzin Sarah Feldbrand
This book is newer than the other three, but it’s been read and reread many times over in my house. Centered around the Rambam’s ban on Karaites, it’s full of Torah hashkafa, along with travel and adventure.
Hope you enjoy these book recommendations. Look out for a special Chanuka book selection next week, on Rosh Chodesh Kislev, IY”H!