Conversations with Rabbi Small

By: Harry Kemelman

Narrated by: George Guidall

As he counsels a woman considering conversion to Judaism, Rabbi Small takes a break from murder mysteries to discuss the mysteries of his religion.

In Conversations with Rabbi Small, the rabbi finds himself taking a well-deserved vacation at a Jewish retreat in the mountains, where he reads, plays cards, and furthers his studies, which have been languishing for too long. When the rabbi’s wife is called back to the city to deal with an illness in the family, the rabbi meets a curious young woman in the midst of a life-changing moment.

Joan is a gentile who is about to marry a Jewish man, and she is desperate for answers as she determines whether or not to convert to her betrothed’s religion.

In Rabbi Small, she finds an ideal teacher. In a series of impassioned conversations, the rabbi guides her through the ancient mysteries and wonders of Judaism, giving guidance to both her and her husband-to-be. With humor and compassion, the rabbi shares the history, beliefs, and traditions that have linked Jewish people across the world for millennia.

©1981 Harr y Kemelman (P)1999 Recorded Books

The ending

I read this book as the last in the series. I’ve learned so much about Judaism. I will miss Rabbi Small!

conversations with Rabbi Small

I have always loved the Rabbi books but this one is fabulous. The story reveals so many things about the Jewish religion, thoughts and culture. one of the most fascinating discussions I have read, and I must say it makes a lot more sense than most. Really gets the mental juices flowing

It was extremely informative.

I enjoyed learning so much about Judaism. Plus, it was fun to solve the “mystery“. The book held up well considering that it was written years ago.

What a Treat, Indeed - WONDERFUL!!!

I am a commuted (NOT EVANGELICAL) Christian who was reared during the 1950s. Although I have enjoyed Kemmelman’s Rabbi Small cozy mysteries very much, I appreciate this lovely book more than all his Rabbi Small adventures. I DO wish I might have joined Rabbi’s conversations with Aaron and Joan because I’d like to have had the opportunity to correct a few of his misunderstandings regarding Christian beliefs and practices. Nevertheless, I found “Conversations…” to be enthralling and would have been delighted to have discovered that it was the first in a series 🥰. George Guidall’s narration is, of course, Superb.

Great Story

I loved it all. Added so I would have 15 words in the review words in this book book review