The Tenth Man: A Miracle of Jewish Faith and Friendship in New Orleans by Bennett, Artie
The Tenth Man: A Miracle of Jewish Faith and Friendship in New Orleans by Bennett, Artie

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

The true story of how a nearly 100-year-old synagogue and its elderly congregation found new life, hope,...
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Author: Artie Bennett
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Tenth Man: A Miracle of Jewish Faith and Friendship in New Orleans by Bennett, Artie

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

$67.99 $37.97
The Tenth Man: A Miracle of Jewish Faith and Friendship in New Orleans by Bennett, Artie

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

$67.99 $37.97
Author: Artie Bennett
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
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.

Author: Artie Bennett
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.17h x 7.96w x 0.64d
ISBN: 9780823458431
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2026
Publishers Weekly 02/02/2026
Booklist 02/01/2026
School Library Journal 02/27/2026 pg. 1

About the Author
Artie Bennett is a children's book author and executive copy editor at Random House Books for Young Readers. His picture books include The Butt Book and The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn't, which won the Magnolia Book Award and earned a 2021 CCBC Choice Award. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Shira Neiss is an illustrator, printmaker, and educator. Her work is whimsical, irreverent, and possesses a strong Jewish and feminist sensibility. Shira is based in Brooklyn. The Tenth Man is her debut.
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