The Award-winning Village Life Series

Just released

a new book for old souls*

She owns the only restaurant.  
He’s the wisest man in this village of fools.  
Together, they make an unlikely and lovable pair. 

“Rabbi Kibbitz and Mrs. Chaipul will almost
certainly make you laugh
– and might even cause you to shed a tear.”
– Jewish Rhode Island

“troubled congregants… warm relationships,
and the power of women…”
– Audiofile Magazine

“The lethal latkes is not a murder mystery.”   – The New York Times 

 

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*and young too…

Weddings and celebrations, stories of Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, and Passover, and of course delicious food. It is time for a new generation of readers to discover the unorthodox wisdom of Rabbi Kibbitz and the savory sense of Mrs. Chaipul. 

Izzy Abrahmson is an undiscovered genius of delightful fiction. Readers of all backgrounds will be captivated by his lighthearted take on Jewish village life. In interviews, he sometimes says this is his family's history, and sometimes says he made it all up "from whispers and smiles."  The characters are so vivid that you'll instantly love them. Each chapter story is a gem, woven into "a novel of stories." 

“Village stories that deftly lift a curtain on a world of friendly humor and touching details of Jewish life.” – Kirkus Reviews 

From the Audie Award nominated author of the National Jewish Book Award Finalist, Winter Blessings.

More good press about Izzy Abrahmson's Village Life Series 

"Delightful and whimsical.”   – Jewish Herald Voice

“Wired Words/Electric Prose” – Providence Phoenix

“the mix-ups are many and the potential for laughter abundant.” – Jewish Book World 

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A Village Romance - the audiobook

Written by Izzy Abrahmson - narrated by Mark Binder

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with music by Fishel Bresler and incidental harmonica by Izzy Abrahmson Advance release copy of the audiobook! Coming to Audible, etc. soon. (But they won't tell us when)

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    A Chanukah Surprise 7:27
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    What's in a name? 8:29
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    The Lethal Latkes 7:58
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    Mrs. Chaipul's Lead Sinker Matzah Balls 11:52
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About…

Izzy Abrahmson is the pen name for Mark Binder, a professional storyteller, and the award-winning author of "The Village Life" series of books. He has toured the world, delighting readers and listeners of all ages with his stories interspersed with his unique klezmer harmonica sounds.

"The mix-ups are many and the potential for laughter abundant."  
– Jewish Book World

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