Weingrod presents an anthropological study of the development of a new Jewish saint; or zaddik; in Israel and of the annual pilgrimage to his enshrined grave by thousands of North African Jews. It is the fascinating story of how Rabbi Chayim Chouri; an aged Tunisian rabbi; became famed as the "Saint of Beersheba;" after his death in the 1950s. The author focuses upon the meaning of this event in the lives of the participants; and interprets the relevance of mystical-religious traditions to present-day Israeli society; politics; and culture. It includes a photographic essay that brilliantly evokes the joyful events that occur during the ritual and festivity of the pilgrimage.
#16190545 in Books 2003-10Original language:English 8.00 x 5.50 x .50l; #File Name: 0788423738180 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great story telling and local history!By A CustomerIf you are a Civil war buff or have ancestors who lived in the Portage County; Ohio area; this series of books are wonderful resources! The neat thing about the author's books is that he includes letters and tid bits from local papers that give you a prespective of the civil war that many books lack. he also includes a great index and you might just find something about your ancestor!
