THE ADVENTURES OF RABBI ARIEH
A Destined Mission around the World
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"Vincent van Gogh once said, “I am not an adventurer by choice, but by fate” but I am convinced that this reflection did not apply to me, because I was probably born to be an adventurer by design and not by accident. The Master of our Destinies must have known this predicament from the very beginning."
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As a Jewish boy in France during World War II, Leo Michel Abrami evaded Nazi persecution when his mother sent him to live in Normandy disguised as a Catholic boy. When the war ended, he returned to some semblance of a traditional life.
As his life and career evolved, however, it became anything but traditional. In this engaging autobiography, Rabbi Arieh narrates stories about people, places, and events with both candor and keen observation. He served congregations worldwide, from the United States to Guatemala and South Africa. He also served as a prison chaplain in California, counseling murderers such as Charles Manson and Edmund Kemper.
Rabbi Arieh’s stories are infused with his strong faith and his unique perspective on Judaism. Numerous challenges arose because of his nondenominational and pluralistic attitude toward all segments of the Jewish community. While his non-allegiance to any single denomination made his professional life more difficult, it was a matter of deep personal conviction.
Above all else, Rabbi Arieh endeavored to bring his message of faith to the people and communities he served. Through this series of captivating anecdotes you’ll be inspired by his life of service and scholarship.
About the Author
Leo Michel Abrami was born in Paris in 1931. After studying at the Sorbonne and the University of Geneva, he enrolled at Hebrew Union College and was ordained a rabbi, serving congregations worldwide. He was also appointed as chaplain at a California penitentiary, counseling serial murderers Charlie Manson and Edmund Kemper.