Podwal, Mark H. 1945-

Jewish days : a book of Jewish life and culture around the year by Francine Klagsbrun( Book )

3 editions published between 1996 and 1998 in English and held by 593 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Jewish life is lived in cycles of sacred time: weeks from Sabbath to Sabbath, months in the turning of the new moon, and the entire year in a cycle of seasons and festivals. But through the many centuries of their existence, Jews have also marked other dates on their calendars to celebrate the lives of prophets, leaders, and scholars and to commemorate the joys and traumas of their long history. With illuminating essays, Francine Klagsbrun takes the reader through every month of the Hebrew calendar, discussing and analyzing its special days. Subjects range from the crossing of the Red Sea to the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492 to the symbols and customs of the High Holy Days. Always, the book raises probing questions: What is the significance of the number seven in Jewish thought? Is messianism dangerous for the Jewish people? What was the role of women in the Passover story? Why did rabbis condemn the first Greek translation of the Torah? Included throughout are intriguing explanations for the signs of the zodiac and legends and interpretations that reflect the kabbalists' mystical view of the world. Mark Podwal's stunning paintings and witty drawings bring the year's varying moods even more vividly to life. Uniquely imaginative, Jewish Days will fascinate people who are first learning about Jewish culture and thought and will challenge those who are more knowledgeable. This is a book to be entered in any season and reentered time and again."--Jacket

The menorah story by Mark H Podwal( Book )

4 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses the story of the Hanukkah menorah which commemorates the miraculous victory of the Maccabees over King Antiochus and his army

[Hagadah shel Pesaḥ] = A Passover haggadah by Cecil Roth( Book )

6 editions published between 1993 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"With this Passover Haggadah, Elie Wiesel and his friend Mark Podwal invite you to join them for the Passover Seder - the most festive event of the Jewish calendar. Read each year at the Seder table, the Haggadah recounts the miraculous tale of the liberation of the Children of Israel from slavery in Egypt, with a celebration of prayer, ritual, and song. Wiesel and Podwal guide you through the Haggadah and share their understanding and faith in a special illustrated edition that will be treasured for years to come." "Accompanying the traditional Haggadah text (which appears here in an accessible new translation) are Elie Wiesel's poetic interpretations, reminiscences, and instructive retelling of ancient legends. The Nobel laureate interweaves past and present as the symbolism of the Seder is explored. Wiesel's commentaries may be read aloud in their entirety or selected passages may be read each year to illuminate the timeless message of this beloved book of redemption."--Jacket

Jerusalem sky : stars, crosses, and crescents by Mark H Podwal( Book )

4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 498 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Takes a look at the significance of one of the world's most holy cities through an examination of the religious events that have taken place within the city for Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike

Fallen angels by Harold Bloom( Book )

7 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

That angels express this is not surprising. "Otherness is the essence of the angels," he writes; "but then it is our essence also." Bloom's text is adorned with original watercolors, line drawings, and illuminated letters by distinguished artist Mark Podwal."--Jacket

King Solomon and his magic ring by Elie Wiesel( Book )

2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 430 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Recounts some of the stories of the wisdom and folly in the life of the legendary King Solomon

Moses and the angels by Ileene Smith Sobel( Book )

3 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 428 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the events in the life of Moses and the presence of angels as a sign of God's special relationship to this prophet

You never know : a legend of the Lamed-Vavniks by Francine Prose( Book )

3 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 412 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Though mocked by the rest of the villagers, poor Schmuel the shoemaker turns out to be a very special person

The angel's mistake : stories of Chelm by Francine Prose( Book )

2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Explains how a botched mission by two angels created the town of fools known as Chelm

A sweet year : a taste of the Jewish holidays by Mark H Podwal( Book )

3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Pictures and easy-to-read text introduce Jewish holidays, focusing on the foods associated with each