Kemelman, Harry
Overview
| Works: | 215 works in 1,298 publications in 16 languages and 25,281 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Detective and mystery fiction Religious fiction Detective and mystery stories, American Dictionaries Novels |
| Roles: | Author, Contributor, Creator |
| Classifications: | PS3561.E398, 813.54 |
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Most widely held works about
Harry Kemelman
- The ethnic detective : Chester Himes, Harry Kemelman, Tony Hillerman by Peter Freese( Book )
- The Kemelman capers : a religio-cultural study of Harry Kemelman's detective fiction by Janet A Rudolph( )
- Contemporary authors : new revision series by Gale Research Inc( Book )
- Small in name, large in spirit : the Judaic heritage of Rabbi David Small by Helen Silberman( Book )
- North Shore lives of local literati by Stephen P Pizzello( Book )
- Frederic Dannay papers by Frederic Dannay( )
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Most widely held works by
Harry Kemelman
Monday the rabbi took off by
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89 editions published between 1972 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 2,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbi David Small makes a private exodus to Israel to soothe his soul. Soon he finds himself in the thick of a frightening incident involving Arab militants
89 editions published between 1972 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 2,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbi David Small makes a private exodus to Israel to soothe his soul. Soon he finds himself in the thick of a frightening incident involving Arab militants
Thursday the Rabbi walked out by
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61 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 2,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The seventh novel about the very lovable character of Rabbi Small, who employs the Jewish wit and wisdom to solve crimes
61 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 2,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The seventh novel about the very lovable character of Rabbi Small, who employs the Jewish wit and wisdom to solve crimes
Sunday the rabbi stayed home by
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85 editions published between 1966 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 2,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this third encounter with a murder case, the New England rabbi detective is faced with pot being pushed locally to tempt the young people of the temple; a feud among the middleaged lay leaders that threatens to tear the temple apart; and-in one brisk encounter with an antagonistic Negro-a touch of black anti-Semitism."
85 editions published between 1966 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 2,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this third encounter with a murder case, the New England rabbi detective is faced with pot being pushed locally to tempt the young people of the temple; a feud among the middleaged lay leaders that threatens to tear the temple apart; and-in one brisk encounter with an antagonistic Negro-a touch of black anti-Semitism."
Friday the rabbi slept late by
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139 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in 14 languages and held by 1,970 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbi David Small, the man who can see the third side of any question, is on a private exodus to Israel to soothe his soul. He just wants sit in the park, talk to the kids, go to the synagogue or (heresy of heresies) not, as the mood strikes him. But wherever Rabbi Small goes, so goes trouble--and Israel's no exception. Soon Rabbi Small finds himself in the thick of an international incident
139 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in 14 languages and held by 1,970 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbi David Small, the man who can see the third side of any question, is on a private exodus to Israel to soothe his soul. He just wants sit in the park, talk to the kids, go to the synagogue or (heresy of heresies) not, as the mood strikes him. But wherever Rabbi Small goes, so goes trouble--and Israel's no exception. Soon Rabbi Small finds himself in the thick of an international incident
Wednesday the rabbi got wet by
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48 editions published between 1976 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 1,962 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rabbi in a small New England town helps the chief of police unravel the mysterious death of an old man
48 editions published between 1976 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 1,962 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rabbi in a small New England town helps the chief of police unravel the mysterious death of an old man
Saturday the rabbi went hungry by
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99 editions published between 1966 and 2019 in 11 languages and held by 1,890 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbi Small must discover the truth surrounding the mysterious death of a non-practicing member of his congregation or forfeit all hope for peace in the temple
99 editions published between 1966 and 2019 in 11 languages and held by 1,890 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbi Small must discover the truth surrounding the mysterious death of a non-practicing member of his congregation or forfeit all hope for peace in the temple
Tuesday the rabbi saw red by
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55 editions published between 1973 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbi David Small takes a break from the Barnard's Crossing pulpit to teach a course at a local community college and finds that all is not idyllic behind the ivy-covered walls
55 editions published between 1973 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbi David Small takes a break from the Barnard's Crossing pulpit to teach a course at a local community college and finds that all is not idyllic behind the ivy-covered walls
Someday the rabbi will leave by
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28 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In his latest and most challenging case, Rabbi Small needs every ounce of his persistence, perspicacity, and chutzpah as he finds himself up against corruption in politics and a hit-and-run death that was no accident
28 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In his latest and most challenging case, Rabbi Small needs every ounce of his persistence, perspicacity, and chutzpah as he finds himself up against corruption in politics and a hit-and-run death that was no accident
One fine day the rabbi bought a cross by
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30 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,780 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While on vacation in Jerusalem, Rabbi David Small runs into a baffling murder case after he meets most of the Jewish community from his hometown in Massachusetts
30 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,780 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While on vacation in Jerusalem, Rabbi David Small runs into a baffling murder case after he meets most of the Jewish community from his hometown in Massachusetts
The day the rabbi resigned by
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36 editions published between 1992 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the midst of finding a new career, Rabbi Small encounters a suspicious death in the community and begins a search for killer in the town of Barnard's Crossing
36 editions published between 1992 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the midst of finding a new career, Rabbi Small encounters a suspicious death in the community and begins a search for killer in the town of Barnard's Crossing
That day the Rabbi left town by
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27 editions published between 1996 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The head of the English department at Boston's Windermere College is murdered and there is no shortage of people who might have done it. Professor Malcom Kent, the victim, was a philanderer, a Peeping Tom and a snob. Rabbi David Small, professor of Judaica at the college investigates, drawn into the case because a suspect is a fellow rabbi. By the author of The Day the Rabbi Resigned
27 editions published between 1996 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The head of the English department at Boston's Windermere College is murdered and there is no shortage of people who might have done it. Professor Malcom Kent, the victim, was a philanderer, a Peeping Tom and a snob. Rabbi David Small, professor of Judaica at the college investigates, drawn into the case because a suspect is a fellow rabbi. By the author of The Day the Rabbi Resigned
Conversations with Rabbi Small by
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22 editions published between 1981 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While on vacation, Rabbi Small's investigation into the magic, the mysticism, the truths, and the fables of the world's oldest religion begin when a girl appears and asks to be converted to Judaism
22 editions published between 1981 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While on vacation, Rabbi Small's investigation into the magic, the mysticism, the truths, and the fables of the world's oldest religion begin when a girl appears and asks to be converted to Judaism
The nine mile walk : the Nicky Welt stories of Harry Kemelman by
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25 editions published between 1947 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 631 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eight stories of murder, starring one of the most brilliant armchair detectives of all time from the author of the Rabbi Small Mysteries Before creating the widely popular Jewish sleuth Rabbi Small, Harry Kemelman authored a series of short stories featuring another quick-witted and wisecracking amateur sleuth: college professor Nicky Welt. Collected in The Nine Mile Walk, the Nicky Welt stories are a mix of ingenious logic puzzles and brilliant detective work, revealing that Kemelman has always been a master of the genre. In the collection's title story, Welt overhears a simple phrase: "A n
25 editions published between 1947 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 631 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eight stories of murder, starring one of the most brilliant armchair detectives of all time from the author of the Rabbi Small Mysteries Before creating the widely popular Jewish sleuth Rabbi Small, Harry Kemelman authored a series of short stories featuring another quick-witted and wisecracking amateur sleuth: college professor Nicky Welt. Collected in The Nine Mile Walk, the Nicky Welt stories are a mix of ingenious logic puzzles and brilliant detective work, revealing that Kemelman has always been a master of the genre. In the collection's title story, Welt overhears a simple phrase: "A n
Weekend with the rabbi by
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9 editions published between 1964 and 2003 in English and held by 614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Saturday brings Yom Kippur to Barnard£s Crossing and Rabbi Small is preparing as usual. But his prayers and fasting are interrupted when a member of his congregation is found dead in his car. The police call it an accident. The insurance company calls it suicide. Only Rabbi Small£s pregnant wife, Miriam, thinks it£s murder. Now it£s up to him to prove her right
9 editions published between 1964 and 2003 in English and held by 614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Saturday brings Yom Kippur to Barnard£s Crossing and Rabbi Small is preparing as usual. But his prayers and fasting are interrupted when a member of his congregation is found dead in his car. The police call it an accident. The insurance company calls it suicide. Only Rabbi Small£s pregnant wife, Miriam, thinks it£s murder. Now it£s up to him to prove her right
Common sense in education by
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5 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Friday the rabbi slept late by
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16 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in English and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The shocking discovery of a young woman's body on the temple grounds threatens to ruin both Rabbi David Small and the entire Jewish community at Barnard's Crossing
16 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in English and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The shocking discovery of a young woman's body on the temple grounds threatens to ruin both Rabbi David Small and the entire Jewish community at Barnard's Crossing
Someday the rabbi will leave by
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19 editions published between 1985 and 2014 in English and held by 204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The new president of the temple is a prominent businessman who is used to his orders being obeyed. The rabbi's adherence to tradition clashes with the new president's requests. Meanwhile, a young member of the congregation is charged with hit-and-run and Rabbi Small must try to help while maintaining his position in the temple
19 editions published between 1985 and 2014 in English and held by 204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The new president of the temple is a prominent businessman who is used to his orders being obeyed. The rabbi's adherence to tradition clashes with the new president's requests. Meanwhile, a young member of the congregation is charged with hit-and-run and Rabbi Small must try to help while maintaining his position in the temple
Three days with the Rabbi : Monday the Rabbi took off, Tuesday the Rabbi saw red, Wednesday the Rabbi got wet by
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6 editions published between 1973 and 1985 in English and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1973 and 1985 in English and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monday the rabbi took off by
Harry Kemelman(
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15 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in English and held by 191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After six years of leading a challenging congregation, Rabbi Small is taking his dream vacation: three months in Jerusalem without any rabbinical duties. He is finally getting the rest he needs--until a new acquaintance is found dead after a bombing. Suddenly the savvy young Rabbi is up against the formidable Israeli intelligence and faceless Arab terrorists with murder on their minds
15 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in English and held by 191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After six years of leading a challenging congregation, Rabbi Small is taking his dream vacation: three months in Jerusalem without any rabbinical duties. He is finally getting the rest he needs--until a new acquaintance is found dead after a bombing. Suddenly the savvy young Rabbi is up against the formidable Israeli intelligence and faceless Arab terrorists with murder on their minds
Sunday the rabbi stayed home by
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13 editions published between 1998 and 2013 in English and held by 186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbi Small is joyously preparing to celebrate Passover. However, the holiday season is marred when local violence, racism, and misplaced pride run amok
13 editions published between 1998 and 2013 in English and held by 186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rabbi Small is joyously preparing to celebrate Passover. However, the holiday season is marred when local violence, racism, and misplaced pride run amok
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Haris Kemelmanas amerikiečių rašytojas.
Harry Kemelman Amerikaans romanschrijver (1908-1996)
Harry Kemelman auteur de romans policiers, enseignant
Harry Kemelman escriptor estatunidenc
Harry Kemelman escritor estadounidense
Harry Kemelman scríbhneoir Meiriceánach
Harry Kemelman scrittore statunitense
Harry Kemelman shkrimtar amerikan
Harry Kemelman US-amerikanischer Krimi-Schriftsteller
Harry Kemelman yhdysvaltalainen kirjailija
Kemelman, Harry, 1908-1996
Qemelman, Harī 1908-1996
Гаррі Кемельман американський письменник, майстер іронічного детективу
Кемелман Гарри
Кемельман Гарри
קימלמן, הרי
קמלמן, הרי 1908-
هارى كيميلمان
케멜먼, 해리 1908-1996
ケメルマン, ハリー
ケメルマン, ハリイ
ハリイ・ケメルマン
哈里·凯梅尔曼
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