Tell Thy Children

Tell Thy Children: The Autobiography of an American Rabbi is a memoir written by Samuel Schwartz, an American rabbi who served as the spiritual leader of several congregations throughout his career. The book details Schwartz's life, from his childhood in a Jewish immigrant family in New York City to his experiences as a rabbi in various communities. Schwartz writes about his struggles with his faith, his relationships with his family and colleagues, and his experiences serving as a spiritual leader during some of the most tumultuous times in American history, including the Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War. He also reflects on the changing role of the rabbi in American Jewish communities and the challenges facing Jewish leaders in the modern world.Throughout the book, Schwartz offers insights into the Jewish faith and its traditions, as well as his personal perspectives on issues such as social justice, interfaith relations, and the meaning of life. He shares stories of his encounters with notable figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Elie Wiesel, and provides a unique perspective on the role of religion in shaping American society.Overall, Tell Thy Children is a compelling and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the experiences of an American rabbi and the challenges facing Jewish communities in the modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.