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A Beautifully Crafted Tale
by Linda Spitzer
The Soul of Hope: An Epic Tale of the Baal Shem Tov, by Doug Lipman
Doug Lipman, an internationally renowned (acclaimed) storyteller and
story coach has taken a kernel of a Jewish legend and enlarged it into
an epic tale. The two audio cassettes of this tale are not only his
latest but also his most important contribution to the storytelling
world.
The Soul of Hope deals with the trials and tribulations of the mystical
Eastern European Rabbi of the 18th century, known as the Baal Shem Tov,
the creator and founder of Hasidic Judaism. At the time Hasidism was
an innovative and radical approach to getting closer to God not just
through ritual prayer but through storytelling, singing, and dancing,
which were deemed equal to prayer.
Who was this man and how did he get so many devoted followers? You
don't have to be Jewish to listen to the tape but you have to listen to
the tape to find out what the story is about. But trust me, the results
are captivating and uplifting for anyone. The story will take on a new
meaning each time you hear it, and with Doug's magnificent voice, it is
a perfect blend of imaginative, spellbinding storytelling, picturesque
language, and musical interludes. Those already familiar with Hasidic
storytelling will also find this tape well worth your listening time.
The Soul of Hope is a beautifully crafted tale, and it offers a valuable
perspective of Jewish folklore in the Talmudic tradition. Try
it----You'll like it!!
The Soul of Hope: An Epic Tale of the Baal Shem Tov. 2 audiotape cassette,
$17.95 plus $4 S/H order by phone, mail or e-mail.
Reprinted from Storytimes, Fall, 1998.
Copyright © 1998, Linda Spitzer
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