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Stories worth carrying forward.

Murmin Books publishes meaningful stories of memory, family, Jewish tradition, and the ties between generations.

Front cover of The Candle in the Drinking Glass by Al Kustanowitz

New from Murmin Books

AuthorAl Kustanowitz
AudienceAges 6–8 and families
Paperback$16.95 · ISBN 979-8-9976390-1-3
HardcoverComing soon · ISBN 979-8-9976390-0-6
PublicationOctober 1, 2026

The Candle in the Drinking Glass

A Story of Memory, Family, and Tradition

One summer morning, six-year-old Jackie discovers a candle burning in a glass—something he has never seen before. His father explains that the glass holds a yahrzeit candle, lit each year in memory of Jackie’s Grandpa Jack.

Through warm stories and gentle conversation, Jackie comes to understand the life of a good man—his kindness, his hard work, and his love for family. He learns that even the simplest things can carry memories from one generation to the next.

For children, parents, and grandparents who know that family stories become treasures when they are shared.

A one-minute introduction

See how one small candle opens a family story.

Watch the public trailer narrated by author Al Kustanowitz.

About the imprint

Books made to be shared.

Murmin Books

Murmin Books is an independent imprint founded by Al Kustanowitz. Its new publishing direction centers on stories that preserve Jewish memory, illuminate family history, and invite meaningful conversation across generations.

More titles are in development.

Al Kustanowitz

Al Kustanowitz is the publisher of Jewish Humor Central, which has shared Jewish humor, stories, and laughter with readers around the world since 2009. He is also an author and lecturer on Jewish history, culture, humor, and classic television.

He lives in New Jersey and Florida.

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