Legends Of Polish Jews

by Alexander Eliasberg

Published in 1916, Sagen polinischer Juden (Legends of Polish Jews) is an anthology including fifty Hasidic legends, which come from multiple sources in yiddish. Their main characters are the most remarkable leaders of the Hasidic Movement.

These stories are still not lifeless, they have not become history as yet; life is hidden in them and today or tomorrow they can be reborn in each of us.

Genres: Jewish

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1916

About the author

1878-1924

Reviews

[Lillabelle Aikins · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was hard for me to read this because of its religious content, and its Jewish references that I did not have the time to research- so my comprehension of each tale is low. I do remember some stories were strange and mysterious, about the manner in which things must go, or explanations for what is unknown.
What astonished me the most was the Afterword which was beautifully written and revealed to me the concept of Hasidim as opposed to traditional Judaism, a movement that began in Poland, and birthed the idea of living with God through joy, emotional expression and mysticism- that studying the Torah was not the way to be closest to god, but living the Torah was… this beautifully written afterword included quotes from ‘charismatic’ leaders in this movement and genuinely moved me to the brink of tears.

[Agnieszka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Książka pomaga poznać i zrozumieć odrobinę kulturę i religię żydowską

[Kiril · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really clever stories, crossing over between mythical and religious. They make you kind of feel that you can trust God no matter what. A pity I'm an atheist :)