Rabbi Moses Maimonides, a scholar and physician, and Hamor, his old donkey, make an unlikely pair. They both benefit from their daily travels between Rabbi Maimonides’ home and the palace of the Sultan. The rabbi’s contributions to these journeys are, not surprisingly, full of brilliant insights. But what does his old, slow, sway-backed steed contribute to this privileged conversation?
The unexpected ending of this story is sensitive, thought-provoking, and entertaining for both children and adults. The earth-tone illustrations are charming and invoke the duo’s time and place. A historical note further educating readers about Maimonides is appended.
Award-winning journalist and freelance writer, Helen Weiss Pincus, has taught memoir writing and creative writing throughout the NY Metro area to senior citizens and high school students. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Record, The Jewish Standard, and other publications. She recently added “Bubby” to her job description.
