Three inspiring stories illuminate the mitzvot of the High Holy Days: Charity, Repentance, and Prayer, in a strikingly illustrated new edition

 Award-winning folklorist Eric A. Kimmel tells stories  to dramatize the meaning of each pillar of the holiday–a couple who share what they have, only to find that their samovar keeps refilling, a shepherd who loves God so much that he makes up his own prayers to Him, and a beggar and a Rabbi who together experience the power of repentance.

Sarah Green’s striking fresh illustrations set the tone for these stories which help share the most moving days in the Jewish calendar.

Green’s new illustrations capture the flavor of historic Jewish communities from Eastern Europe . . . to Córdoba, Spain . . . to ancient Israel . . ., bringing in another layer of tradition. A timeless story collection that is wonderful to have back in print.
—Booklist (starred review)

Kimmel’s dynamic storytelling is once more on full display in these retellings of classic Jewish tales. Green’s sunny illustrations lighten the book and provide the original 1991 edition with a refreshing facelift. . . . A reissue with a fresh look and powerful messaging.
—Kirkus Reviews