Few people dare to travel in The Black Forest known as the Schvartzvald… except Doodle, the village orphan.

One day, while wandering, Doodle meets a fearsome stranger… and, as often happens in the village, confusion reigns.

This episode happens long after the events in THE COUNCIL OF WISE WOMEN and THE BROTHERS SCHLEMIEL

Winters in the village are cold and hard. Everyone welcomes the signs of spring…

Marriages are blessings. They can also produce anxiety and fear. In this episode, a young girl shares her pre-wedding jitters with her mother, and learns a long-hidden secret. 

What happens when the butcher develops a conscience? A thoughtful and eloquent story about respect, integrity and consequences. 

A Hanukkah program for the whole family. Stories song and conversation. It's free, donations accepted or buy a book. Book your tickets at https://izzyabe.com/tour

You may have heard a version of the story, "Rachel the Wise." It is a wonderful story, but widely considered a myth. Not at all.

The original wise Rachel was Rachel Cohen, a young girl from The Village. In this story, she pits her wits against wise Rabbi Sarnoff from the neighboring village of Smyrna.

Reb Stein, the baker, is frustrated. He's never heard the phrase, "That's the way the cookie crumbles." 

We’re celebrating the release of the book Winter Blessings, on Sunday, October 17, 2021.
Eleven stories and a novella of village life, it includes visits with Rabbi Kibbitz, Mrs. Chaipul, Reb Cantor, Doodle, Rachel Cohen and more.

Izzy Abrahmson and I will be doing a reading and book signing at Stillwater Books in Pawtucket Rhode Island on Sunday, October 17 at 2 pm.

Winter Blessings is a perfect gift for friends and family or for yourself. It will make a great present for Chanukah Christmas, Kwanza, Ramadan, Diwali, Solstice or the New Year. Find it at https://books2read.com/winter-blessings