The Jewish Vegan Hawaiian Bar Mitzvah - Paperback

by Isabel S. Abrams (Author)

"The Jewish Vegan Hawaiian Bar Mitzvah" is the story of Stanley, a 13-year-old-boy who comes of age in this Jewish tradition. Three Orthodox Rabbis and a Reform grandmother are caught in a web of religious and cultural traditions, and together they must make it happen. The setting is Hawaii, a state with gorgeous scenery, lush vegetation and fabulous beaches. The invited guests are a fascinating mix of ethnic groups, including vegans, surfers and spiritual folk. Will they make it a heartwarming experience? And will Stanley deserve many Mazel Tovs (good luck wishes)?

Author Biography

Isabel Abrams is a Jewish mother and grandmother. She maintains perspective in family life by finding the humor in trying situations. In her non-parental role she is a science, environmental and medical writer and author of the book The Nature of Chicago. She is also co-founder and Director of Communications for Caretakers of the Environment International (CEI), a network of high school students and teachers. When her children were young she wrote science songs (Do You Know How you Grow? Folkways/Smithsonian records). As science editor and feature writer for Current Health 2, Current Energy and Ecology, Science Challenge and Biology Bulletin magazines, she acquired many amusing insights from scientists (see website). She lives in Chicago with her husband and they travel overseas, and to Vermont and Hawaii to visit their two daughters and five grandchildren. Website: www.wisdomfromthewild.com