Rachel The Clever (American Storytelling)

This book gathers 46 stories from many different places around the world, most of them brought to America by families who immigrated here. Together, the tales create a kind of “world tour” you can take without ever leaving your chair. Even though the stories come from far‑off places, they all share a special Jewish spirit—one that celebrates doing what’s right, using cleverness and kindness to get through tough times, and keeping a good sense of humor along the way.

Inside, you’ll find magical adventures, tales about quick‑thinking heroes, spooky stories about ghosts and other mysterious beings, fables that teach important lessons, and the wonderfully silly adventures of the Wise Men of Chelm. Each story comes with fun and helpful notes that explain where it came from and how different people have told it over the years.