Lights & Laughter: Joel ben Izzy Spins Hanukkah Tales [Audio CD]

Joel Ben Izzy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2001

In this CD, award-winning travelling storyteller Joel ben Izzy recounts eight tales for the festival of light with his trademark warmth and humor. You'll hear his wild rendition of the story of Hanukkah, the story of Luck vs. Wisdom and tales of Hanukkah in Chelm, the mythical Jewish village of fools.

The stories on this CD, recorded before a live audience, are woven together with music by The Kings of Klezmer, playing Klezmer versions of classical Hanukkah tunes.

Because Joel tells all about the holiday, these stories are accessible to all, young or old, Jewish or not. These are stories you'll be listening to and retelling, long after the candles burn down.

Editorial Reviews

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"It's difficult to convey the infectious quality of a good storyteller, but Joel ben Izzy has it." -- The Washington Post

"Joel ben Izzy is a master at telling is smoothly woven, smiling tales." -- Los Angeles Times

About the Author

Joel ben Izzy has spent twenty years travelling the globe, gathering and telling stories. His first five recordings have won awards from the American Library Association, Parents' Choice Foundation, The Film Advisory Board, The National Association of Parenting Publications and Booklist Magazine. He lives with his family in Berkeley, California.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Old City Press (October 15, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0971297606
• ISBN-13: 978-0971297609
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,196,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joel ben Izzy Touches the Heart, December 7, 2001

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This review is from: Lights & Laughter: Joel ben Izzy Spins Hanukkah Tales (Audio CD)

Joel ben Izzy's stories have delighted our family for years and his newest collection -- just in time for Hanukkah -- is one of his best.

We listen to Joel's stories in the car on the way to school. Each story is wonderfully crafted, and skillfully told with Klezmer music to set the tone. These are stories that entertain and inspire young minds and minds that aren't so young. And best of all, the stories contain folk wisdom that help all of us get through the day.