Devorah's Tree - Tova Ornstein

Little is known of Devorah, one of only a few prophetesses in Jewish history.

What was her childhood like? What was the story behind her rise to leadership? What were the relationships that drove her and the Jewish people's successful emergence from the oppression of Sisra and his army?

This retelling of the classic biblical story from The Book of Judges blends historical facts from the Torah and commentaries together with imaginative ideas of her childhood, friendships, and relationships.

Follow the personal growth of this remarkable woman as she becomes the leader of the Jewish nation.

About the Author

Tova Ornstein is an eleven-year-old girl who loves writing, and reading fictional books about magic. She enjoyed working with Mrs. Friedman to learn through Devorah's story, and with her friend Aviva Haas, to create this cover. She lives in Ohio with her father and mother, three younger brothers, and her pet crested gecko. This will be her first published book, though she hopes to publish more in the future!

Suggested reading age 8+