Treasures of Israeli folklore explored in new volume
In this 400-page volume, which is lavishly illustrated, each tale is accompanied by a scholarly commentary that provides an insight into its background, origins and history.
Posing at the Los Angeles premiere of William SHakespeare's 'The Merhcant of Venice' in 2004. 'The Power of a Tale' says Shakespeare incorporated themes from one its Yemenite tales(photo credit: JIM RUYMEN/REUTERS)ByNEVILLE TELLER
