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    A Village Romance: a novel of stories
    The Village Feasts: Stories of Food and Laughter
    Winter Blessings: warm stories from The Village
    Audiobook series3 titles

    The Village Life Series

    Written by Izzy Abrahmson

    Narrated by Mark Binder

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    About this series

    Ten Tasty Passover Tales (narrated by an Audie-award finalist)

    “Charming…Readers young and old will be delighted…” – Publishers Weekly

    “wryly funny” – Kirkus Reviews

    “Ten sweet, silly stories of life… in the little Eastern European village… Binder brings a twinkle that makes the stories shine even brighter.” – USA Today Network (audiobook review)

    Lead sinker matzah balls • A lost stranger • Cabbage Matzah? You don’t need to be Jewish to enjoy The Village Life.

    “The eight days of Passover mark the transition between dark icy cold and warm sunshine,” Izzy explains. “In the village, the streets turn to mud, the weather is inconsistent, and for a whole week you’re not allowed to eat bread, only matzah. This is never easy, and so the villagers do their best to laugh and smile and complain, while they gather together to celebrate.”

    The Village Feasts is an audiobook you and your family will listen to again and again. Rich with misadventures and ingenious solutions, the stories dance with a traditional feel around contemporary issues…

    "Readers young and old will be delighted to meet Doodle the Orphan and learn about his penchant for cabbage, see Rabbi Kibbitz struggle to turn down delicious pastries, and witness the epic power of Mrs. Chaipul’s matzah balls when the town is threatened by a flood, among many other comic adventures." The Providence Journal

    “The Village is snuggled in an indeterminate past that never was but certainly should have been, a past filled with love, humor, adventures and more than occasional misadventures. And when you go, be sure to bring the kids.”  –The Times of Israel 

    A stand-alone THE VILLAGE LIFE book by Izzy Abrahmson (National Jewish Book Award For Family Literature nominee), narrated by Audie-award nominated storyteller Mark Binder.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLight Publications
    Release dateAug 17, 2021
    A Village Romance: a novel of stories
    The Village Feasts: Stories of Food and Laughter
    Winter Blessings: warm stories from The Village

    Titles in the series (3)

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      Winter Blessings: warm stories from The Village
      Winter Blessings: warm stories from The Village

      Winter Blessings: warm stories from The Village

      Izzy Abrahmson
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      Finalist, National Jewish Book Award for Family Literature! "…gentle tales… well worth a listen." – Providence Journal Audiobook Review "…utterly charming…a large side order of whimsey…" – The Times of Israel Once again, Izzy Abrahmson takes us on a visit to The Village. This collection of linked and overlapping stories about Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, culminates in a thrilling novella. As Reb Gold says, "It's like rye bread. You don't need to be Jewish to enjoy it. Spell it however you like, this audiobook is more than one Hanukkah story! It goes to eleven! Delightful Chanukah tales your family will enjoy again and again "A rediscovered classic for children and adults, that feels fresh, read by an Audie Award nominee." Funny • Silly • Heartwarming • Delicious! Who invented the Chanukah present? What’s with Joseph Katz and all the dreidels? Where is that Chanukah Duck from? When will it stop being so cold?! Why did Rabbi Kibbitz leave that cryptic message?  And how does Rachel Cohen save The Village?  Frozen flames, muddled challah, and a community of family and friends. “... all cultural backgrounds will be entertained by these tales.” –School Library Journal Izzy Abrahmson is the award-winning author of “The Village Life” series. (Visit izzyabe.com) Mark Binder is an Audie-award nominated narrator and a professional storyteller.

      Finalist, National Jewish Book Award for Family Literature! "…gentle tales… well worth a listen." – Providence Journal Audiobook Review "…utterly charming…a large side order of whimsey…" – The Times of Israel Once again, Izzy Abrahmson takes us on a visit to The Village. This collection of linked and overlapping stories about Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, culminates in a thrilling novella. As Reb Gold says, "It's like rye bread. You don't need to be Jewish to enjoy it. Spell it however you like, this audiobook is more than one Hanukkah story! It goes to eleven! Delightful Chanukah tales your family will enjoy again and again "A rediscovered classic for children and adults, that feels fresh, read by an Audie Award nominee." Funny • Silly • Heartwarming • Delicious! Who invented the Chanukah present? What’s with Joseph Katz and all the dreidels? Where is that Chanukah Duck from? When will it stop being so cold?! Why did Rabbi Kibbitz leave that cryptic message?  And how does Rachel Cohen save The Village?  Frozen flames, muddled challah, and a community of family and friends. “... all cultural backgrounds will be entertained by these tales.” –School Library Journal Izzy Abrahmson is the award-winning author of “The Village Life” series. (Visit izzyabe.com) Mark Binder is an Audie-award nominated narrator and a professional storyteller.

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      A Village Romance: a novel of stories
      A Village Romance: a novel of stories

      A Village Romance: a novel of stories

      Izzy Abrahmson
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      New Love For Old Souls “warm relationships, and the power of women…” – Audiofile Magazine “Village stories that deftly lift a curtain on a world of friendly humor and touching details of Jewish life.” – Kirkus Reviews  She owns the only restaurant. He’s the wisest man in The Village. Together, they make an unlikely and lovable pair. Most romance novels end with the marriage. This one? It's in the middle. An audiobook short from a National Jewish Book Award and Audie Award nominee! Weddings and celebrations, stories of Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, and Passover, and of course delicious food.  “Rabbi Kibbitz and Mrs. Chaipul will almost certainly make you laugh – and might even cause you to shed a tear.” – Jewish Rhode Island More good press about Izzy Abrahmson's Village Life Series  "The Village is snuggled in an indeterminate past that never was but certainly should have been, a past filled with love, humor, adventures and more than occasional misadventures. And when you go, be sure to bring the kids." – The Times of Israel "Delightful and whimsical.” – Jewish Herald Voice “Wired Words/Electric Prose” – Providence Phoenix “the mix-ups are many and the potential for laughter abundant.” – Jewish Book World 

      New Love For Old Souls “warm relationships, and the power of women…” – Audiofile Magazine “Village stories that deftly lift a curtain on a world of friendly humor and touching details of Jewish life.” – Kirkus Reviews  She owns the only restaurant. He’s the wisest man in The Village. Together, they make an unlikely and lovable pair. Most romance novels end with the marriage. This one? It's in the middle. An audiobook short from a National Jewish Book Award and Audie Award nominee! Weddings and celebrations, stories of Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, and Passover, and of course delicious food.  “Rabbi Kibbitz and Mrs. Chaipul will almost certainly make you laugh – and might even cause you to shed a tear.” – Jewish Rhode Island More good press about Izzy Abrahmson's Village Life Series  "The Village is snuggled in an indeterminate past that never was but certainly should have been, a past filled with love, humor, adventures and more than occasional misadventures. And when you go, be sure to bring the kids." – The Times of Israel "Delightful and whimsical.” – Jewish Herald Voice “Wired Words/Electric Prose” – Providence Phoenix “the mix-ups are many and the potential for laughter abundant.” – Jewish Book World 

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      The Village Feasts: Stories of Food and Laughter
      The Village Feasts: Stories of Food and Laughter

      The Village Feasts: Stories of Food and Laughter

      Izzy Abrahmson
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      Ten Tasty Passover Tales (narrated by an Audie-award finalist) “Charming…Readers young and old will be delighted…” – Publishers Weekly “wryly funny” – Kirkus Reviews “Ten sweet, silly stories of life… in the little Eastern European village… Binder brings a twinkle that makes the stories shine even brighter.” – USA Today Network (audiobook review) Lead sinker matzah balls • A lost stranger • Cabbage Matzah? You don’t need to be Jewish to enjoy The Village Life. “The eight days of Passover mark the transition between dark icy cold and warm sunshine,” Izzy explains. “In the village, the streets turn to mud, the weather is inconsistent, and for a whole week you’re not allowed to eat bread, only matzah. This is never easy, and so the villagers do their best to laugh and smile and complain, while they gather together to celebrate.” The Village Feasts is an audiobook you and your family will listen to again and again. Rich with misadventures and ingenious solutions, the stories dance with a traditional feel around contemporary issues… "Readers young and old will be delighted to meet Doodle the Orphan and learn about his penchant for cabbage, see Rabbi Kibbitz struggle to turn down delicious pastries, and witness the epic power of Mrs. Chaipul’s matzah balls when the town is threatened by a flood, among many other comic adventures." The Providence Journal “The Village is snuggled in an indeterminate past that never was but certainly should have been, a past filled with love, humor, adventures and more than occasional misadventures. And when you go, be sure to bring the kids.”  –The Times of Israel  A stand-alone THE VILLAGE LIFE book by Izzy Abrahmson (National Jewish Book Award For Family Literature nominee), narrated by Audie-award nominated storyteller Mark Binder.

      Ten Tasty Passover Tales (narrated by an Audie-award finalist) “Charming…Readers young and old will be delighted…” – Publishers Weekly “wryly funny” – Kirkus Reviews “Ten sweet, silly stories of life… in the little Eastern European village… Binder brings a twinkle that makes the stories shine even brighter.” – USA Today Network (audiobook review) Lead sinker matzah balls • A lost stranger • Cabbage Matzah? You don’t need to be Jewish to enjoy The Village Life. “The eight days of Passover mark the transition between dark icy cold and warm sunshine,” Izzy explains. “In the village, the streets turn to mud, the weather is inconsistent, and for a whole week you’re not allowed to eat bread, only matzah. This is never easy, and so the villagers do their best to laugh and smile and complain, while they gather together to celebrate.” The Village Feasts is an audiobook you and your family will listen to again and again. Rich with misadventures and ingenious solutions, the stories dance with a traditional feel around contemporary issues… "Readers young and old will be delighted to meet Doodle the Orphan and learn about his penchant for cabbage, see Rabbi Kibbitz struggle to turn down delicious pastries, and witness the epic power of Mrs. Chaipul’s matzah balls when the town is threatened by a flood, among many other comic adventures." The Providence Journal “The Village is snuggled in an indeterminate past that never was but certainly should have been, a past filled with love, humor, adventures and more than occasional misadventures. And when you go, be sure to bring the kids.”  –The Times of Israel  A stand-alone THE VILLAGE LIFE book by Izzy Abrahmson (National Jewish Book Award For Family Literature nominee), narrated by Audie-award nominated storyteller Mark Binder.

    Author

    Izzy Abrahmson

    Izzy Abrahmson is the former editor of The Rhode Island Jewish Herald. He has toured the United States and Europe, delighting readers and listeners of all ages with his stories interspersed with his unique klezmer harmonica sounds.His stories of The Village Life have been published in newspapers and magazines around the world. Other books in the series – which can be read in any order – include: Winter Blessings (National Jewish Book Award Finalist), The Village Twins -a novel, and The Village Feasts. A fifth volume, Council of Wise Women is also in production.

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