The Pirate Rabbi
Young Sam can’t decide whether he wants to become a rabbi like his father, or go to sea as a pirate. “Helping people is more meaningful,” his father says. As an adult, Sam is indeed a rabbi. But one day, Sam gets his wish to go to sea. He and his crew sail in search of townspeople who have been kidnapped.
Inspired by the life of Samuel Pallache (c.1550-1616), who was both a Jewish leader and a pirate, this sweet story speaks to a child’s wish for adventure, while also showing how kindness matters. Ages 5-8.
