Inspiring, mystical, and often surprising Chassidic tales combine with teachings and favorite Jewish recipes from around the world to provide amble food for body and soul.
Stories and food have always been central to Jewish living. In this book, they are uniquely tied together with over 60 Chassidic tales revolving around food and eating. Each story is followed by a short teaching in inspired living related to the teachings of the Kabbalah, the mystical side of Judaism. The 44 recipes are also interspersed with stories about the recipes, how they came to be, Jewish laws about food, and what role the recipes have played in Jewish history, and in the Rabbi's life.
Stories and food have always been central to Jewish living. In this book, they are uniquely tied together with over 60 Chassidic tales revolving around food and eating. Each story is followed by a short teaching in inspired living related to the teachings of the Kabbalah, the mystical side of Judaism. The 44 recipes are also interspersed with stories about the recipes, how they came to be, Jewish laws about food, and what role the recipes have played in Jewish history, and in the Rabbi's life.