Built by Angels

Download or read book Built by Angels written by Mark Podwal and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009-04-06 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As legend tells it, the Old-New Synagogue in Prague was built by angels, and later was home to a golem who remains locked away in the building to this day. In lyrical prose, Mark Podwal shares the story of the world's oldest active synagogue, which was completed in 1270. Throughout the years, this sacred place of prayer and celebration has endured plagues, wars, and the Nazi regime. Its story is part legend, part history, and one that stands as a testament to the perseverance of the Jewish people. Includes an author's note and bibliography.