The Vale of Tears
Nonfiction, History, Modern, 20th Century, Biography & Memoir, Historical, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | Rabbi Pinchas Hirschprung | ISBN: | 9781988065212 |
| Publisher: | The Azrieli Foundation | Publication: | November 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | The Azrieli Foundation | Language: | English |
| Author: | Rabbi Pinchas Hirschprung |
| ISBN: | 9781988065212 |
| Publisher: | The Azrieli Foundation |
| Publication: | November 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | The Azrieli Foundation |
| Language: | English |
An epic journey across borders, The Vale of Tears chronicles close to two years in the life of Rabbi Pinchas Hirschprung as he seeks an escape route from Nazi-occupied Europe. In this rare, near day-byday account, Rabbi Hirschprung illuminates what life was like for an Orthodox rabbi fleeing persecution, finding inspiration and hope in Jewish scripture and psalms as he navigates the darkness of wartime to a safe harbour in Kobe, Japan.
An epic journey across borders, The Vale of Tears chronicles close to two years in the life of Rabbi Pinchas Hirschprung as he seeks an escape route from Nazi-occupied Europe. In this rare, near day-byday account, Rabbi Hirschprung illuminates what life was like for an Orthodox rabbi fleeing persecution, finding inspiration and hope in Jewish scripture and psalms as he navigates the darkness of wartime to a safe harbour in Kobe, Japan.
