Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio

Combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! Inspired by the true story of the friendship between Rembrandt and Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel.

Rembrandt's Passion for Bible Scenes

Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt's passion. Many of his Amsterdam neighbors are Sephardic Jews, and the children often come to play with the costumes at the renowned painter's house.

Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel's Influence

Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel encourages his neighbors to pose for Rembrandt's biblical scenes. He helps the painter understand the descriptive words in the Hebrew bible.

The Inspiration for a Special Painting

At the rabbi's home for Sabbath dinner, Rembrandt watches his friend cup his hands over his children's heads and say a blessing, which gives him an idea for a very special painting.