A collection of Stories and Midrashim as well as Essays on language and narrative (especially as they relate to Torah). Alon's combination of irreverant wit and mystical vision lends fresh perspective to familiar Bible stories and everyday language.

Known as the "Maven of Mishkon" in his hometown of Venice, California, Marvin's stories will delight, amaze and enlighten you. Thr only thing more compelling than Marvin's writings is Marvin himself - he is one of these larger-than-life people who appears to have lived several adventurous lives...