Ron Isaacs, know as “the Teaching Rabbi,” has published more than 125 books that make learning and lore easily accessible to readers of all ages and beliefs. From his Every Person’s Guide to Judaism series to Ask the Rabbi, to Do Animals Have Souls, his books are invaluable sources of information and definitive reference works for people of all faiths. His children’s picture book with Karen Rostoker Gruber, Farmer Kobi’s Hanukkah Match, was named one of the Best Children’s Books of 2015 by the Bureau of Education and Research. He currently serves Beth Judah Temple in Wildwood New Jersey as its spiritual leader and also works for Stein Hospice in his role called Chords of Comfort, bringing his song and guitar to put a smile on the face of his clients.
Ron Isaacs is publishing his newest children's book titled: The Chemodan: A Hanukkah Nigun with Relevant Publishers LLC coming 2023. The Chemodan is a humorous tale about niguns, a wordless melody used in Jewish tradition to meditate on Scripture. This particular tale is based on a true story Ron heard and has shared throughout the years at summer camp.