Rembrandt's Blessing
About this ebook
Inspired by the true story of the friendship between Rembrandt and Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel.
Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt's passion. Many of his Amsterdam neighbors are Sephardic Jews, and the children often come to play with the costumes at the renowned painter's house. Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel encourages his neighbors to pose for Rembrandt's biblical scenes. He helps the painter understand the descriptive words in the Hebrew bible. At the rabbi's home for Sabbath dinner, Rembrandt watches his friend cup his hands over his children's heads and say a blessing, which gives him an idea for a very special painting.
About the author
Tami Lehman-Wilzig is an award-winning author of sixteen Jewish content picture books. Her award-winning titles include SOOSIE, The Horse That Saved Shabbat; Keeping The Promise; Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles; Passover Around the World; and Green Bible Stories for Children. PJ Library has selected five of her titles for its English language markets, has translated two of her titles for its Spanish speaking markets, and one for its Russian speaking market. Living in Israel for forty-eight years, Tami served as one of the country's leading English language advertising copywriters for thirty-five years, creating the marketing image of numerous Israeli exporters. A busy grandmother of a tween and teen, Tami lives in Kfar Saba with her husband Sam.
