Dream by Dream
The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise

This is a terrific book about the life and legacy of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise. I should note that I am a member of the congregation in Cincinnati he founded and that carries his name. In fact, I used to serve as a docent at the historic Plum Street Temple that he likewise built. I wish this book exist......more

An easy read for young readers to learn about Isaac Mayer Wise. From his poor beginnings to someone who transformed Reform Judaism to what it is today. True inspirational story about an individual who wasn’t afraid to follow his dreams......more

I love when a children’s non-fiction book teaches me things I didn’t know and Dream by Dream gives me an inspirational look at a forward-thinking rabbi from the 1800s who was previously unknown to me! Precocious Isaac Mayer Wise reminds me a bit of my personal hero, George Washington Carver, in both......more

The Beginnings Of American Reformed Judiasm “Dream by Dream: The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise” describes the interesting life of a man with a thirst for knowledge and dreams of equality. Young Isaac dreamt of becoming a Rabbi. But once he achieved that goal, he dreamed of changing the way Jews liv......more