A fresh look at Jewish
folktales—wise, witty, hilarious
After finishing school in New York, Rabbi
Harvey traveled west in search of adventure and, hopefully,
work as a rabbi. His journey took him to Elk Spring, Colorado,
a small town in the Rocky Mountains. When he managed to outwit
the ruthless gang that had been ruling Elk Spring, the people
invited Harvey to stay on as the town’s rabbi. In
Harvey’s adventures in Elk Spring, he settles disputes,
tricks criminals into confessing, and offers unsolicited bits
of Talmudic insight and Hasidic wisdom. Each story presents
Harvey with a unique challenge—from convincing a child
that he is not actually a chicken, to retrieving stolen money
from a sweet-faced bubbe gone bad. Like any good collection of
Jewish folktales, these stories contain layers of humor and
timeless wisdom that will entertain, teach and, especially,
make you laugh.
Praise for the Rabbi Harvey series
“Thoroughly brilliant.... A stunning contribution to children’s literature.... Exude[s] the Jewish reverence for knowledge.”
—New Republic
“Draw[s] fresh young eyes to classic eastern European storytelling and the best in Jewish wisdom.”
—Huffington Post
“Practically dar[es] a film studio to finally make a hero out of this man in a black hat.... A great yarn.”
—Brooklyn Paper
“Fun and enlightening.... A treat.... Distill[s] ancient wisdom down to a pure elixir which goes down smoothly ... perfect for a wide range of ages.... Once [you]’ve read one of Rabbi Harvey’s fun adventures, [you]’ll be sure to want another. Rabbi Harvey is a wonderful addition to American folklore, more than able to take his place beside older icons such as Paul Bunyan and Brer Rabbit.”
—Graphic Novel Reporter
“Endearing.... Older teens and adults will laugh and learn watching Harvey at work.”
—Jewish Book World
“For every kid who ever sneaked a
comic book into the synagogue, there is a new hero—Rabbi
Harvey, who tamed the Old West with Jewish wisdom and humor.
I’m hiding a copy of this book in my tallis bag, hoping
my kids will find it!”
—Rabbi
Edward Feinstein, author of Tough Questions Jews Ask:
A Young Adult’s Guide to Building a Jewish Life
A Young Adult’s Guide to Building a Jewish Life
“Harvey’s adventures are so
much fun you hardly realize you’re learning anything
until it’s too late…. In the tradition of great
Jewish humor, self- deprecating one-liners and deadpan delivery
abound. Kids of all ages will love Harvey’s sugary wisdom
and wit.”
—Publishers
Weekly
“Regardless of one’s religious
or cultural background, Rabbi Harvey has insight to pass on to
everyone.”
—LibraryJournal.com
“Rabbi Harvey tames the West with
wisdom on one hip, humor on the other.”
—Stan
Mack, author of The Story of the Jews: A 4,000-Year
Adventure—
A Graphic History Book
A Graphic History Book
“Sheinkin has a comedian’s
flair for the ridiculous (and I mean that in a good way). That,
coupled with his whimsical illustrations, makes The Adventures
of Rabbi Harvey a hilarious read!”
—Arie
Kaplan, author of Masters of the Comic Book Universe Revealed!
“With a blend of concise
illustrations and snappy banter Steve Sheinkin pioneers Jewish
folklore in novel directions. A friendly starter for readers of
all ages wishing to explore Judaic parables of logic and wit. A
jovial read that left me smiling.”
—JT
Waldman, author of Megillat Esther
“Imparts so much memorable, useful
and enjoyable wisdom. And you gotta love the cartoons that
deliver homey Jewish Yiddishkeit in a post-modern format. Move
over Aesop’s Fables, make room for Rabbi Harvey’s
tales.”
—Shulamit
Reinharz, PhD, Brandeis University,
coauthor of The JGirl’s Guide:
The Young Jewish Woman’s Handbook for Coming of Age
The Young Jewish Woman’s Handbook for Coming of Age
