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The Tenth Man: A Miracle of Jewish Faith and Friendship in New Orleans

by Artie Bennett

A small act helps restore synagogue community

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A small act helps restore synagogue community

Set in New Orleans, this true story centers on Anshe Sfard, a nearly century-old synagogue whose nine elderly congregants—Holocaust survivors—have long been without the tenth person needed for certain prayers in Orthodox tradition. When Alex Brown arrives, everyday help, including carrying the Torah to the bimah, becomes part of the synagogue’s renewed communal life. The account also preserves details of the men’s personalities and working lives, from tailoring and shoemaking to running delis and grocery stores. Back matter adds further information, a glossary, bibliography, and photographs, extending the book’s attention to Jewish tradition, community, and memory.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring Judaism and synagogue life
  • Young readers learning about Holocaust survivors and community history
  • Families or classrooms seeking a true story about service and shared memory

Themes

Jewish religious traditionCommunity and belongingHolocaust survivors and memoryEveryday acts of service

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Book overview

The true story of how a nearly 100-year-old synagogue and its elderly congregation found new life, hope, and community in New Orleans.

In Orthodox tradition, one needs ten Jewish men to perform certain prayers, but the nine elderly congregants of Anshe Sfard, all Holocaust survivors, had gone without a tenth person for a long time. Until a young man named Alex Brown happened to knock on the door and changed everything. Through small acts of service, like carrying the Torah to the bimah, Alex helped bring community life back to the shul.

In this heartfelt tribute to Holocaust survivors and the greatest generation, Artie Bennett captures everyday life at the synagogue and all the individual personalities of the men with humor and heart: who liked to play pranks, who liked to bicker, and who could slice a tomato so that not a single piece went to waste.

They were tailors, shoemakers, grocers, schmatte sellers, deli owners, and ironworkers--and their stories continue to live on. Movingly illustrated by debut illustrator Shira Neiss, The Tenth Man shows how even the smallest acts of service can keep a community and its memories alive.

Back matter includes more information, a glossary, a bibliography, and photos.
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