Sure, Jewish history in the Ukraine is bittersweet. On the bitter side, there are the murderers Khmelnitsky and Gonta. On the sweet side, there are the Baal Shem Tov, Rebbe Nachman and our grandparents. That sweetness permeates the pages of “Chassidic Pearls.”

“Chassidic Pearls” is a collection of my original parables that elaborate on the weekly Torah portions. The book brings the flavor of the 19th Century Ukrainian shtetyl (hamlet) to the family Sabbath table. With the help of this book, anyone can say over beautiful elaborations of the weekly Torah portion and make the make the Torah come alive for the whole family. You’ll meet the village matchmaker, the water-carrier, the blacksmith and more, all who teach unforgettable lessons in life that engrave themselves on the hearts of readers, young and old. You’ll love this book, available in deluxe softcover or ebook. Take a taste: