give them a Book that will grab their attention - engaging, relevant and wise, WITH GREAT DRAWINGS AND A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR

Who Even Cares?
A Rebbe Nachman Tale
As told by Rabbi Gavriel Goldfeder

WHAT IS “WHO EVEN CARES?” ABOUT?

This book is built on an amazing story told by the great Hasidic master Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. His tale about the king’s missing daughter is framed by a compelling commentary that speaks to issues that real teens face - motivation, relationships to parents and friends, needing time alone, and struggling to care about important issues. Vibrant illustrations and a keen sense of humor make this book eminently readable, entertaining, and a great gift for that someone who is ready to go deeper.

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because we have a short opportunity to invite our kids into a deeper conversation

The Jewish world does a pretty good job until age thirteen. But what about that precious time after the big day? What about people who don’t go to Jewish day school, don’t join a youth group, and don’t do confirmation? We need a way to invite those kids into a meaningful Jewish conversation, with something that is not condescending, cheesy, or juvenile. That’s where this book comes in - it’s energetic, real, and honest, and engaging.

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Where did this book come from?

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, who told his students this story more than 200 years ago, was a way-ahead-of-his-time teacher whose tales and lessons have proven quite useful for 21st-century people. There’s really no one like him. 

Rabbi Gavriel Goldfeder, who wrote this book (but not the story it’s based on), is alive and well and living near Boston (at least for the moment). He is very interested in helping teenagers find a relationship to Jewishness that really speaks to them and gets them excited. There’s no one like him, either. You can find more about him at realrabbi.com. 

Rabbi Matisyahu Tonti, who illustrated this book, loves himself some drawing! He also gets to teach Torah and music to kids which is pretty much the best job ever.  Add that to climbing mountains with his family, and that about sums it up. Mat is  also the author/illustrator of the graphic novel The Book of Secrets. mattonti.com 

Hillel Smith took the different pieces of this book and put them together in the form you’re holding in your hands. He paints Jewish murals around the world and makes fun, Jewish art projects for various organizations.  If you haven’t seen his stuff before you should look it up. hillelsmith.info

 buy the book

There are bulk discounts available if you’d like to order multiple copies. If you’re buying the book as a gift, we are happy to include a gift note.

donate The Book

Donate copies to your synagogue or house of worship so that every Hebrew school attendee or Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah can have a copy. If you prefer, make a donation so the author will offer free copies to any synagogue or community that would like to have them. Either way, your gift will certainly make a difference in the lives of young people.

More About Alternadox

Alternadox is a platform for the publication and dissemination of compelling ideas that positively and productively challenge assumptions about Jewish life. Alternadox seeks to change Jewish life from within by finding depth in traditional text and freshness in practice. We actively seek out new voices in our community and work with them to bring their works and teachings to a broader audience. The guiding principle of Alternadox is reverent irreverence.