Conversations with Rabbi Small
Rabbi David Small: Book #8
- By: Harry Kemelman
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 7 hours 55 minutes
Description
With Conversations with Rabbi Small, Harry Kemelman adds layers of depth to one of the most beloved characters in contemporary fiction. Rabbi Small’s investigative talents and great learning come in handy while he’s vacationing in the mountains one June—even though there’s no murder to be solved. Faced with performing an emergency conversion, the rabbi must bring his celebrated tenacity and intuition to bear on a different kind of problem. Joan Abernathy has asked Rabbi Small to convert her so she can marry a Jew. The couple’s quandary prompts him to delve deep into the philosophy and history of Judaism. As he answers their difficult questions, Rabbi Small realizes it is not Joan whom he must convert. Veteran narrator George Guidall has been personally approved by the author’s estate. As you listen to his rich performance, you will find yourself sitting right in the rabbi’s rustic cabin, sipping ginger ale, and being drawn inextricably into the fascinating conversation. If you enjoy the rabbi’s company, be sure to check out the Rabbi David Small mystery series, available exclusively from Recorded Books, Inc.
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Rabbi David Small Series

Friday the Rabbi Slept Late
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 6 hours 30 minutes
Abridged: No
Young and unassuming Rabbi David Small sorts through puzzling pieces of mysteries with logic straight from the Talmud. In Friday the Rabbi Slept Late, a shocking discovery on the temple grounds threatens to ruin both the diligent rabbi and the entire Jewish community at Barnard’s Crossing. Unaware that his congregation is grumbling about his... Read more »
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Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 7 hours 22 minutes
Abridged: No
In his hugely popular series, best-selling author Harry Kemelman creates well-crafted mysteries, filled with slice-of-life characters and fascinating Hebrew rituals. Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry pulls you into the Jewish community at Barnard’s Crossing, which has just been thrown into disarray over the unexplained death of one of its members.... Read more »
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Sunday the Rabbi Stayed Home
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 6 hours 35 minutes
Abridged: No
With his absorbing mystery series, best-selling author Harry Kemelman transports you to the closely-knit Jewish community at Barnard’s Crossing, a small city near Boston. Sunday the Rabbi Stayed Home portrays the unassuming Rabbi Small joyously preparing to celebrate Passover. However, the holiday season is marred when local violence, racism,... Read more »
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Monday the Rabbi Took Off
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 9 hours 10 minutes
Abridged: No
Popular author Harry Kemelman combines baffling crimes, fascinating characters, and rich Jewish tradition to create his best-selling mystery series. In Monday the Rabbi Took Off, an exhausted Rabbi David Small searches for relaxation in Israel, only to find himself in the midst of an explosive international incident. After six years of leading a... Read more »
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Tuesday the Rabbi Saw Red
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 8 hours 20 minutes
Abridged: No
With his Rabbi Small mysteries, acclaimed author Harry Kemelman has made the best-seller lists every day of the week! The adventures of the unassuming Rabbi are hailed by critics and fans for their wit, wisdom, and the unparalleled logic of one of the world’s most unusual sleuths. On Tuesday, Rabbi David Small takes a break from the Barnard’s... Read more »
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Wednesday the Rabbi Got Wet
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 8 hours 8 minutes
Abridged: No
One of the world’s most unusual sleuths, Rabbi David Small captivates mystery fans with his chutzpah and unparalleled logic. When he investigates some non-kosher behavior by his congregation, he finds himself in water way over his head. While a destructive hurricane pummels Barnard’s Crossing, an elderly temple member dies suddenly after taking... Read more »
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Thursday the Rabbi Walked Out
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 7 hours 15 minutes
Abridged: No
The adventures of Harry Kemelman's unassuming hero have been hailed by critics and fans alike. Kemelman is celebrated for his absorbing plots and his warm and knowledgeable depiction of Jews and Judaism. Rabbi David Small must step into action when Barnard's Crossings' most notorious anti-semite is found dead, and several members of his... Read more »
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Conversations with Rabbi Small
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 7 hours 55 minutes
Abridged: No
With Conversations with Rabbi Small, Harry Kemelman adds layers of depth to one of the most beloved characters in contemporary fiction. Rabbi Small’s investigative talents and great learning come in handy while he’s vacationing in the mountains one June—even though there’s no murder to be solved. Faced with performing an emergency conversion,... Read more »
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Someday the Rabbi Will Leave
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 6 hours 47 minutes
Abridged: No
From Friday the Rabbi Slept Late to Thursday the Rabbi Walked Out, the best-selling Rabbi David Small series follows the perceptive small town rabbi through every challenging day of the week. Now David Small steps beyond his daily responsibilities to face issues in the congregation and community that threaten to destroy his career. The beloved... Read more »
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One Fine Day the Rabbi Bought a Cross
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 6 hours 27 minutes
Abridged: No
Harry Kemelman is critically acclaimed for his series featuring the unassuming hero, Rabbi David Small. In One Fine Day the Rabbi Bought a Cross, a vacation to the Holy Land quickly becomes another opportunity for the rabbi to utilize his cool-headed wit. As a favor, the rabbi looks in on Jordan Goodman, son of Barnard's Crossing's favorite... Read more »
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The Day the Rabbi Resigned
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 6 hours 58 minutes
Abridged: No
Best-selling author Harry Kemelman's mysteries involving Rabbi David Small have enthralled readers for decades. Full of quirky characters and carefully drawn settings, the books are beloved for their dry wit and authentic detail. For nearly 25 years, Rabbi Small has maintained an uneasy relationship with his congregation. He sees his role as... Read more »
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That Day the Rabbi Left Town
By: Harry Kemelman
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 6 hours 14 minutes
Abridged: No
Harry Kemelman concludes his best-selling Rabbi Small mystery series with a delightful blend of Talmudic lore and quirky sleuthing. After leaving his Barnard's Crossing Temple, Rabbi David Small launches a Judaic studies program at nearby Windermere College. He soon enthralls his students with dynamic discussions on the history, customs, and... Read more »
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