Jewish Fables

The edition includes thirty-eight Jewish fables as narrated by Rose Lurie. They tell about the life of the Jewish people from the time of the destruction of the First Temple to the expulsion of Jews from Spain. The collection is intended for children, so all the stories included are written in simple and clear language. They speak of events long past, of rulers and generals, of rabbis and ordinary workers. The translation of the texts from English was done by Sergey Yurievich Afonkin.

The fables in the collection are adorned with original graphic illustrations by the outstanding American artist of Jewish origin, Todros Geller (1889–1949).

The edition presents a collection of short stories that narrate the life and worldview of the Jewish people. These stories are filled with events that took place from the time of the destruction of the First Temple to the expulsion of Jews from Spain. At the same time, this book is not a historical work, so some events are not included. All texts are written easily and expressively; they awaken interest and resonate with the very youngest readers. The works in this collection are fables. They speak of events long past, of rulers and generals, of rabbis and ordinary workers. The narrative in the fables is structured in such a way that the resolution has an emotional impact on the young reader, leaving an imprint on their soul. In total, this book includes thirty-eight Jewish fables as narrated by Rose Lurie. They teach kindness and loyalty, respect and humility. The fables in the collection are adorned with original graphic illustrations by the outstanding illustrator Todros Geller.

Todros Geller (1889–1949) was an American artist of Jewish origin. He was born and raised in the Russian Empire; even as a teenager, he showed an interest in drawing. In 1906, Geller moved to Canada, where he became fascinated with photography, and later, after getting married, moved with his family to the USA. There, the young man did not stray from his creative path and graduated from the School of the Chicago Institute of Arts. By the time of his graduation, he was already teaching painting at the Jewish People's Institute, delving into the art of woodcut, and exhibiting his works at art shows.