📚 Vintage Jewish Fiction Book Lot – A Treasure Trove of Stories 📚  
 
Discover a carefully curated lot of vintage Jewish fiction books, each filled with rich storytelling, history, and culture. From classic novels to hidden literary gems, these books offer a glimpse into Jewish life, traditions, and imagination across generations.  

Perfect for collectors, book lovers, and anyone looking to explore timeless Jewish narratives. A mix of authors, eras, and well-loved editions. ✡️📖✨
 
Buy a few or all at once! (Price for full lot is adjusted as individual books are sold.)
 
1. 🎭 Wandering Stars by Sholem Aleichem ✡️✨ (Hardcover, 2009)
(Excellent condition, extremely light wear to jacket. Essentially like-new.)
From the beloved Yiddish storyteller comes a sweeping tale of love, ambition, and the dazzling world of Yiddish theater. When Leibel, the son of a wealthy shtetl merchant, and Reizel, the poor cantor’s daughter, run away with a traveling Yiddish theater troupe, their lives take them from the villages of Eastern Europe to the grand stages of London and New York. But will fame and fortune bring them together—or pull them apart forever?  A rich, comedic, and heartbreaking novel of art, identity, and the search for home. 🎭📖
 
2. 📖 The Chosen by Chaim Potok (Paperback, 1968)
(Good condition. Light wear and aging to cover and pages. No markings or dog-ears.)
In 1940s Brooklyn, two brilliant Jewish boys—Reuven, a modern Orthodox son of a Zionist scholar, and Danny, the heir to a strict Hasidic dynasty—form an unlikely friendship after a dramatic clash on the baseball field. As they navigate faith, family expectations, and personal destiny, their bond is tested by deep ideological divides and the weight of tradition.  A powerful coming-of-age story about friendship, faith, and the struggle to find one’s own path. ⚾📚
 
3. Trial and Triumph: The Blazing Story of the Jew Maimonides, Towering Genius of the Medieval World by Lester M. Morrison and Richard G. Hubler (Paperback, 1966)
(Acceptable/Good vintage condition. Noticeable wear and aging to cover. No markings or dog-ears.)
Born into a blood-drenched era in which the once proud Jews were caught helplessly between Christian and Muslim powers, Maimonides, epochal scientific genius, man of infinite courage, not only survived through his personal force and brilliance, but rallied his people and rose to fame and glory. He lived to become the author of one of the greatest religious books of all time, Guide For the Perplexed. He made astonishing medical discoveries, performed surgical miracles, cured the insane and codified Jewish law. So great were his gifts that even kings feared to move against him. Here is his life expressed in a tumultuous novel of genius, violence and passion.
 
4. 📖 The Source by James A. Michener ⛏️🏺 (Paperback, 1983)
(Very good vintage condition. Slight wear to cover. No markings or dog-ears.)
Unraveling the epic story of civilization through the lens of one ancient site, The Source takes readers on a sweeping journey through history. From early hunter-gatherers to 20th-century conflicts, this gripping novel explores the evolution of religion, culture, and identity in the land of Israel. Through the discoveries of archaeologists at the fictional site of Makor, Michener masterfully weaves interconnected tales of love, faith, war, and survival—bringing the past vividly to life. 🔥🌍📜
 
5. O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins & Dominique Lapierre 🕊️🏰 (Hardcover, 1972)
(Very good vintage condition. Light wear to jacket including small tear at top of back & top of front). 
A gripping, meticulously researched account of the battle for Jerusalem in 1948, *O Jerusalem!* brings to life the dramatic struggle between Jews and Arabs as the British withdraw from Palestine. Through the eyes of real people—soldiers, civilians, leaders, and refugees—Collins and Lapierre weave a breathtaking narrative of courage, sacrifice, and the birth of a nation. With vivid detail and heart-pounding suspense, this historical masterpiece captures the triumphs and tragedies of a city at the crossroads of history.🔥⚔️
 
6. Portraits by Cynthia Freeman 🎨✨ (Hardcover, 1979)
(Good vintage condition. Noticeable general wear/aging to dust jacket. Light wear to cover. No markings or dog-ears.)
Spanning generations and continents, *Portraits* is a sweeping family saga of love, ambition, and resilience. From the hardships of Russian pogroms to the glamour of New York’s art world, this novel follows a determined woman who builds a new life in America while holding onto her past. As she navigates heartbreak, success, and the pursuit of happiness, her story becomes a powerful portrait of strength, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family. 🖼️💔💫
 
7. 📖 The Books of Rachel by Joel Gross ✡️📜 (Hardcover, 1979)
(Very good vintage condition. Light wear to jacket, including small tearing to bottom of spine. No markings or dog-ears)
Through the centuries, one name echoes across generations—Rachel. From the Spanish Inquisition to 20th-century America, each Rachel in the family’s lineage faces love, tragedy, and triumph, all bound by a mysterious heirloom: a dazzling diamond. As history unfolds, their stories intertwine in a gripping saga of faith, survival, and destiny. A sweeping, unforgettable tale of courage and resilience, The Books of Rachel brings the past to life in a journey of heritage and heart. 💎📚🔥
 
8. The Lives of Rachel by Joel Gross 📜 (Hardcover, 1984)
(Excellent vintage condition. Very light wear to jacket. No markings or dog-ears.)
Spanning centuries and continents, The Lives of Rachel follows the extraordinary journey of one woman’s soul, reborn through multiple lifetimes of love, loss, and resilience. From ancient Judea to medieval Spain to modern America, each Rachel faces the trials of her time while carrying a timeless spirit of strength and passion. A sweeping saga of destiny, history, and enduring faith, Joel Gross crafts a mesmerizing tale of reincarnation and the unbreakable bonds of the past. 🔥⏳❤️
 
9. 📚 Friday the Rabbi Slept Late by Harry Kemelman ✡️🕵️‍♂️ (Paperback, 1965)
(Acceptable condition. Notable wear to cover, including tearing on spine that has been repaired with a small amount of transparent packing tape. Aging to pages. No markings or dog-ears.)
When a local murder shakes the quiet town of Barnard's Crossing, Rabbi David Small, a scholar with a sharp mind and a keen eye for detail, is reluctantly drawn into the investigation. As he navigates the complexities of faith, family, and community, the rabbi uncovers more than he bargained for. A compelling mix of mystery and humor, *Friday the Rabbi Slept Late* is the first in a beloved series that blends suspense with thoughtful insights into Jewish life and tradition. 🔍✨
 
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