Moonlight: Stories that Illuminate the Landscape of Our Lives

by Yael Mermelstein

In this collection of emotionally stirring and thought-provoking stories, popular author Yael Mermelstein portrays an eclectic array of characters as they face their personal moonlight -- the periods of night highlighted by the breaking dawn. Using powerful characters, compelling story lines, and breathtaking language, she offers a spectacular blend of experiences, from the sunny to the sublime, from the heartwarming to the heartbreaking.

Yael’s stories have been featured in numerous publications, including Binah, Hamodia, Mishpacha, The Jewish Press, and others. This sparkling collection culls from a wide variety of her published works, and includes never-before-published stories.

Penetrating and illuminating, Moonlight draws us deep into the landscapes of the soul, with evocative stories that reflect our innermost lives.

This sparkling collection culls from a wide variety of her published works, and includes never-before-published stories.

Genres: Jewish

280 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Yael Mermelstein holds an MA in Jewish Education, and teaches at a post high school institution in Israel. A winner of the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award, Yael writes regularly for publication and is the author of two childrens' books; The Stupendous Adventures of Shragi and Shia published by Artscroll and The Car that Goes Far published by Hachai. She lives in the pastoral Judean Hills with her husband, their delicious children and her pet computer.

Yael Mermelstein is excited to announce the release of her new book; Moonlight, a collection of emotionally stirring and thought provoking short fiction stories, published by Targum Press.