Dear Friends,
After Memorial Day we celebrated Israel Independence Day 65 hoping for a productive and peaceful year. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the injured, families of victims and citizens in the wake of the recent terrorist Boston marathon massacre. Regarding some recent developments in publishing from Israel: Michal Shalev has written another novel entitled, 'Yamim Be-Se'ara, Snowstorm.' She is a best selling Israeli author who has written, among others, '100 Winters,' 'Rahamim,' (cat. 57287) and Hizdamnut le-mashehu tov / Wishing Well, (cat. 66909). This latest book is published by Zemora - Bitan, isbn 978-965-552-554-0. Cat. 81429 $29.00 Kinneret Zemora Bitan has published Aharon Appelfeld's latest novel, 'Avi ve-Imi, My Parents,' isbn 978-965-552-535-9. Undoubtedly this work by a major recognized Israeli author will be considered a 'must have,' for any Hebrew Literature collection. Cat. 81466 $29.00 Mazal Orev, is a new book by Amir Gutfreund, published, also by Zemora Bitan, isbn 978-965-552-521-2. The book is titled, 'A Mercenary and Winter Buds,' in English. The author is an award winning Israeli author. Cat. 81387 $29.00 Mossad Bialik has published a soft cover book, 'She'elot b'Sifrut, Issues in Literature,' by Dror Burstein. This is important for those interested in and collecting for research in Hebrew Literature and literary criticism. Cat. 81498 $19.00 Yonatan Gefen has written, 'Keter Zemani,' Temporary Crown, published by Dvir, isbn 978-965-552-538-0. This artist is perhaps best known as a songwriter and as father of Aviv Gefen the international pop star. He has also been a poet and journalist. Cat. 81433 $ 30.00 Yair Lapid's wife, Lihy Lapid has written, 'Ani Lo Yekhola Lehiyot Tamid Nehederet,' I Can't Always be Wonderful,' published by Kinneret, isbn 978-965-552-539-7. She is an author and the book is a collection of (newspaper) articles she has published. Cat. 81432 $ 28.00 Under Israel and Zionism I would like to mention a couple of important and very different books. First, Rav Shelomo Goren, a biography of this former head of the military Rabbinate and later (Ashkenazi) Chief Rabbi by Avi Rat. The book is published by Yediot Hemed, isbn 978-965-545-754-4. Rabbi Goren was an important figure in religious Zionism and a controversial figure particularly regarding prayer and sovereignty on the temple mount. Cat. 81536 $ 35.00 Second, 'Kelev Shemira,' (watchdog) by Dan Shilon. Known by many as Israel's premier talk and variety show host, he was not just a celebrity but a powerful figure in Israeli media and broadcasting. Perhaps in today's era he would (have) founded a political party like Yair Lapid? Published by Yediot Hemed, isbn 978-965-545-715-5. Cat. 81511 $ 30.00 In addition to providing a glance at important and interesting Hebrew publication in Israel, Librarians, Judaica Curators, and scholars will see the overlap between Hebrew literature and the areas of Israel and Zionism. Significant political, historic and social trends in Israel are also expressed and discernable by studying these books. All of us at Jerusalem Books wish you a Happy Lag B'Omer and Shavu'ot and pleasant springtime. I look forward to seeing many of you at the AJL in Houston. Please keep in touch, Thanks, Jeff Spitzer Jerusalem Books Ltd. Ron Basher Jerusalem Books LTD. P.O.B 26190 Jerusalem 91261 Israel
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