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Available
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Publication
Samleren, 1972.
Description
Monday takes Rabbi David Small on a private exodus to Israel for a much needed rest. But as usual, trouble follows the Rabbi. While his congregation at home is busy plotting his dismissal, the Rabbi is up against the Wall -- in an international incident involving a young American student, Israeli intelligence, and a group of Arab terrorists with murder on their minds . . .
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LibraryThing member BonnieJune54
I liked reading about 1970's Israel. And I like the characters especially when you get the Rabbi away from his annoying congregation. The murder doesn't happen till half way through the book. This is probably for the best because I figured it all out almost as soon as it happened. The idea for the
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murder was good but so little time is spent on it that the water isn't muddied with red herrings. I recommend it as "The Smalls go to Israel". But as a puzzle it's an easy connect the dots. Show Less
LibraryThing member Muscogulus
This was my first encounter with one of the Rabbi Small mysteries. This one’s set in Israel, after 1967 but before 1973. The setting gives our author an excuse to take little jabs at both sides of the Occupation conflict. It's a decent mystery bound up with the musings of a liberal Conservative
The cover illustration, showing a man in Arab costume trying to elude another man with a knife, has absolutely nothing to do with the story.
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rabbi in midlife crisis. The cover illustration, showing a man in Arab costume trying to elude another man with a knife, has absolutely nothing to do with the story.
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LibraryThing member MrsLee
Rabbi Small finally gets to visit Jerusalem. Bombs are being detonated in the heart of Jerusalem and somehow our Rabbi ends up on the suspicious character list.
This book seemed to putter about, not really adding up to a mystery or involving me much in the affairs of Rabbi Small. I was enjoying it
This book seemed to putter about, not really adding up to a mystery or involving me much in the affairs of Rabbi Small. I was enjoying it
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though, simply because it was a terrific glimpse of a time, place and culture. When it finally arrived at the mystery, it was satisfying. I had it figured out, but that did not lessen my enjoyment of the good Rabbi's denouement. Then end of the book made me a bit sad for him, but I suppose it had to be. Show Less
LibraryThing member MrsLee
Rabbi Small finally gets to visit Jerusalem. Bombs are being detonated in the heart of Jerusalem and somehow our Rabbi ends up on the suspicious character list.
This book seemed to putter about, not really adding up to a mystery or involving me much in the affairs of Rabbi Small. I was enjoying it
This book seemed to putter about, not really adding up to a mystery or involving me much in the affairs of Rabbi Small. I was enjoying it
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though, simply because it was a terrific glimpse of a time, place and culture. When it finally arrived at the mystery, it was satisfying. I had it figured out, but that did not lessen my enjoyment of the good Rabbi's denouement. Then end of the book made me a bit sad for him, but I suppose it had to be. Show Less
LibraryThing member Jean_Sexton
This time our favorite rabbi is taking a sabbatical in Israel. I totally understood the need to get away from the job and get a fresh look at life so I empathized with the rabbi. The book is a product of its time, so the Israel we read about is early 1970s Israel with the people and ethics of the
I enjoyed this quiet mystery and the glimpse into Israeli life of the time. To keep me grounded back in the US, there were the political machinations behind the scene at the synagogue. Will Rabbi Small have a job to return to? Will he want to come back to the scheming board or will he pick back up out of a sense of duty?
The mystery wasn't terribly difficult to solve for me; what mattered were the people in the book as they came to matter to me.
Not quite a cozy mystery, this book is recommended for those who enjoy a cozier traditional mystery or a more traditional cozy mystery.
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time. I enjoyed this quiet mystery and the glimpse into Israeli life of the time. To keep me grounded back in the US, there were the political machinations behind the scene at the synagogue. Will Rabbi Small have a job to return to? Will he want to come back to the scheming board or will he pick back up out of a sense of duty?
The mystery wasn't terribly difficult to solve for me; what mattered were the people in the book as they came to matter to me.
Not quite a cozy mystery, this book is recommended for those who enjoy a cozier traditional mystery or a more traditional cozy mystery.
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LibraryThing member jetangen4571
cultural-exploration, cultural-heritage, Israel, Jewish, amateur-sleuth, law-enforcement, church-politics, investigation, family-dynamics, friendship, situational-humor*****
Originally published January 1, 1972, this story is timely for 2021 just as it was then. After six years without a vacation
George Guidell is the calm narrator with a wry sense of humor.
Originally published January 1, 1972, this story is timely for 2021 just as it was then. After six years without a vacation
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Rabbi Small really needs to take his family with him and take a sabbatical in Israel to recharge his batteries and gain a new perspective on the politics within his congregation. A retired Rabbi is brought in temporarily and (if you believe in coincidences) the wife's brother and his son are in Israel and run afoul of authorities there. Excellent observations and critical thinking are required for sleuthing and infinite patience is required at the home synagogue. Very well done!George Guidell is the calm narrator with a wry sense of humor.
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LibraryThing member datrappert
The Rabbi, his wife, and young son head to Israel for three months--without pay! This gives the rabbi a chance to unravel an Israeli death and the author to tell us all about Israel. Quite interesting and at least it's a change from the formula of the first three books, although there is still the
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usual band of synagogue idiots trying to replace the rabbi, this time with his slick substitute--who looks like a rabbi! Show Less
Subjects
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1972
Physical description
247 p.; 18.4 cm
ISBN
8756801513 / 9788756801515
Local notes
Omslag: Ikke angivet
Omslagsfoto: Gilbert E. Friedberg
Omslaget viser en smilende forfatter med pibe i munden
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Oversat fra amerikansk "Monday the rabbi took off" af Hanne Kaufmann
Omslagsfoto: Gilbert E. Friedberg
Omslaget viser en smilende forfatter med pibe i munden
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Oversat fra amerikansk "Monday the rabbi took off" af Hanne Kaufmann
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Pages
247
DDC/MDS
| 813.5 |