![]() Programs in our 5774 series:īook Discussion: The Golem and the Jinni, by Helene Wecker(February 23, 2014) Over the course of the year, we’ll explore themes of Jewish folklore, correspondences between Arab/Muslim and Jewish culture, interfaith experiences and the common ground of our shared humanity. The struggle to assert reason over emotion is played out as these mythical creatures interact with the citizens of New York’s Lower East Side and Little Syria, circa 1899. The magical Arab myth of the Jinni - creature of fire - and the Jewish myth of the Golem - formed from earth - is not a parable of Jewish/Arab conflict but of what it means to be human. Join us this year as we read this exceptional debut novel blending mythical beings from Jewish and Arab folklore with historical fiction to illuminate our own human nature. ![]() ![]() “Magical,” “captivating,” “engrossing,” “inventive,” “elegantly-written,” “utterly unique,” “enchanting,” “provocative,” “atmospheric,” “spellbinding,” “meticulously researched,” “a continuous delight.” ONE BOOK MISHKAN One Enchanting Novel for our 9th Annual Series The Golem and the Jinni, by Helene Wecker ![]()
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