Jewish Folktales From Morocco - Tales of Seha the Sage and Seha the Clown

This annotated collection of simple yet witty Jewish Moroccan folk tales presents the popular fictional hero Seha as both sage and clown, conveying deeply engrained Jewish values. The authors also provide socio-historical information that contextualizes the tales in the process of social change and modernization in Morocco.

List of contents

List of Figures
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Seha, A Man for All Seasons

Part One: Tales of Seha the Sage

Chapter One: Seha at Rabbi A'mar's Rock
Chapter Two: Seha the Beggar, Elijah, and Charity
Chapter Three: Charity and Education in the Moroccan Interior
Chapter Four: Tales of Compassion and Gossip
Chapter Five: Population Surveys and Birth Registers
Chapter Six: Modesty and Happiness
Chapter Seven: Love and Compassion
Chapter Eight: Prestige and Social Stratification
Chapter Nine: Mutual Help and Reciprocity
Chapter Ten: Mutual Aid Organizations
Chapter Eleven: Amulets and Good Fortune
Chapter Twelve: French Education, Urbanization, and Modernization
Chapter Thirteen: Dar al Makhzen, House of Government and Dar a Siba, House of Rebellion
Chapter Fourteen: Craftsmen and Priests in Aghamat
Chapter Fifteen: Yearning for Redemption in Jewish Morocco
Chapter Sixteen: Pilgrimages, Sainthood, and Miracle Making
Chapter Seventeen: Artistic Creation and the Moroccan Jewish Diaspora
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About the author

Marc Eliany is the chairman and founder of the Jewish Moroccan Museum and Archive.Annette B. Fromm is an associate editor and review editor of the online journal Sephardic Horizons.

Summary

This annotated collection of simple yet witty Jewish Moroccan folk tales presents the popular fictional hero Seha as both sage and clown, conveying deeply engrained Jewish values. The authors also provide socio-historical information that contextualizes the tales in the process of social change and modernization in Morocco.

Product details

• Authors: Marc Eliany
• Assisted by: Fromm Annette B. (Introduction)
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2021
• EAN: 9781793644657
• ISBN: 978-1-79364-465-7
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Sephardic and Mizrahi Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; LITERARY CRITICISM / Jewish, RELIGION / Judaism / Sacred Writings, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, Jewish Studies, Folklore, myths & legends, Literature: history & criticism, Relating to Jewish people & groups, Social groups: religious groups & communities, Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings, Judaism: Sacred Texts, Folklore studies / Study of myth