[ha-Safran]: November news from Jerusalem books ltd.
Dear Friends, Recently we have distributed the most recent book by the distinguished scholar Prof. Yithak Avishur, in Hebrew, entitled, ' Psalms' Translation Into Judaeo-Arabic from Baghdad and Mosul. The work is significant, scholarly, critical analysis of the Biblical texts from Judeo-Arabic manuscripts. The author also includes comparison and analysis based on the oral teachings. The work is important for Bible scholars and linguistic scholars of Hebrew and Iraqi Arabic. Cat. # 77474 $88.00 A marvelous Hebrew book, 'Ben Ish Hai,' has been published by Merkaz Shalom La'am. The book is on the Hakham Yossef of Baghdad, by Rabbi Ya'akov Hilel and documents the' life, times heritage of the great leader of Babylonian Jewry.' The 543 page work includes documents, facsimiles of manuscripts, much material on the prolific writings of Rabbi Yossef Hayim as well as much text including on philosophy, ethics, faith, liturgical poetry to name a few. The work comes out of Ahavat Shalom, has foot notes , eighteen pages if indices (names and books) and a 3 page English introduction. Isbn 978-965-91693-0-6. Cat 78163 $ 65.00 There is a new set, Sifre Maharal published by the institute dedicated to the publication of the works of R' Yehuda Lowe zl of Prague. These classic works have been published many times. This set is very good and is really two sets in one. The eleven (11) volumes include: five volumes on the many works of the Maharal, five volumes on Bible/Humash and a full volume of indices by subject, books and sources. Rabbi Shaul Yitzhak Klar is head of the institute and the editorial board includes Rabbis Auslander, Slonim, Fink, Freidman, Zulman, Ritter and Shimonovitz. The Institute published via Segula Publishers and is distributed by Feldheim. Cat 78187 $259.00 Ish Yemini is a 3 volume set, a memorial work on Rabbi Yehi Yithak Halevi z'l a Yemenite Rabbi of the late 19th early 20th Cent CE. The book includes halakha, response on Jewish Law, much on ritual law kashrut and prayer and also on personal / family law. The responsa with many rabbis is included and documented in detail. The work is a three volume work which documents Jewish Law, Kashrut, Matrimonial and commercial issues and Jewish History, community life and relations with the wider Moslem community.The set is significant for scholars of halakha, the position, roles and relations of the Jews of Yemen with the Yemenite Moslem communities and leadership, the relations and matters relating to different Jewish communities in different cities within Yemen and Jewish social and political and religious history of this period towards the end of the Ottoman Empire. Cat 78188 $82.00 Bar Ilan University has published Melekhet Mahshevet, studies in the redaction and development of Talmudic literature edited by Aaron Amit and Aharon Shemesh. The book is scholarly and is a collection of articles on the critical analysis of Talmud and Midrashic texts by the world's leading scholars on these subjects in Jewish Studies. The book is a must have for any Jewish library which covers Talmud or Midrash as well as those studying rabbinic logic and textual analysis. Isbn 978-965-226-398-8 Cat. 77384 $42.00 Lastly, it is my pleasure to mention the new book, 'the Torah Commentary of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Genesis Bereshit.' The book is the product of years of study and compilation based on teaching, sermons and interviews given by Reb Shlomo to many followers. The book is important in its theological and hermeneutic aspects as bible commentary and as an important force of 20th Century CE spiritual, mystic and Hassidic revival. The book is meaningful to all levels of Jewish study. For those who enjoy Hassidic stories and wisdom, this book is also highly recommended. Cat. 78198 $27.00 This year once again, my excellent chief of staff, Ayelet Gal will be exhibiting on behalf of Jerusalem Books ltd. at the upcoming AJS in Washington DC. Please meet her or suggest to relevant students or faculty to meet her there. We wish a Happy Thanksgiving to those in the USA from all of us here. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Jerusalem Books ltd. POB 26190, Jerusalem 91261, Israel Tel: 972-2-642-6576 Fax: 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il jerbo...@netvision.net.il --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio
[ha-Safran]: Jerusalem Books New Year's Newsletter
Dear Friends, Frequently we see books on the history and politics of Israel and often, although in Hebrew, they are significant in terms of Mid-East history and international relations. One such important new book is 'Ha-Yad she-kaf'a,' 'the Frozen Hand,' by Uri Sagie. The book is primarily about the Shepherdstown peace talks held between Israel and Syria, in January 2000. The talks were held under US auspices in this small West Virginia town. They were hosted by President Bill Clinton and attended by Sec. of State Madeline Albright, Sandy Berger, Dennis Ross, Martin Indyk, and Farouk al-Shara, leading the Syrian delegation. Ehud Barak led the Israeli delegation which included David Levy (FM) and Uri Sagie. The book is thoughtful, full of important facts and even maps. The book includes past history including the relationship with Ehud Barak prior to his becoming Prime Minister and an assessment of the aftermath of Shepherdstown and Israeli Syrian relations. One of the underlying themes of the book is that there are technical details and 'the big picture,' not always seen by the advisors. Uri Sagie a distinguished Israeli General and former head of military intelligence, points out that advisors and military leaders told PM Menachem Begin of the dangers of withdrawal and peace with Egypt, and at a critical moment Begin said thank you but 'I have decided to make peace with Egypt.' The author beleives that this bold vision is necessary and indicates that it was lacking at these critical negotiations. The 'frozen hand,' therefore was Ehud Barak's unwillingness to seize the opportunity, according to his view. Now, in the light of hindsight perhaps this view seems weak and less convincing. After all, former Syrian dictator, Hafez al Assad died that year in (June) 2000. The authority, legitimacy and sustainability of such a peace looks doubtful. If the author credits the bravery and wisdom of a Begin to make peace should it not follow that the unwillingness to adopt or revive a questionable deal by another Prime Minister in different circumstances should likewise be respected? The book is an important work. Its points are worth studying and have wide, even worldwide implications. However, one can't escape the feeling that the author and perhaps other advisors and leaders feel compelled to make bold moves and gestures so as to capture their moment in history, as might have been the case for the author, Uri Sagie if a peace deal had been signed between Israel and Syria. Nevertheless, the book is serious significant first person history. It marks one of the milestone's in Israel's history and Mid-East politics. It provides a vantage point on negotiations, decision making in Israel, Syria and the US. Published By Yediot Hemed, isbn 978-965-511-477-5, Cat.77650 $34.00 Another title not to be missed, also categorized under Israel and Zionism is David Kroyanker's latest, 'ha-Meshulash ha-yerushalmi..,' 'the Jerusalem Triangle an urban biography.' While, his five other related books dealt with research and history of Jerusalem neighborhoods, this deals with a triangle urban space at the crossroads and heart of Jerusalem, namely Ben Yehuda, King George and Jaffa, streets. The book is glossy and has photos and illustrations but is not a coffee table book. It is a professional and scholarly analysis of architecture, history and culture in Jerusalem from the (late) Ottoman period, through the British mandate in Palestine and particularly from 1948-2011. The bibliography, notes and index are 44 pages. Published by Keter, isbn 978-965-07-1948-7. Cat. 8 $68.00 I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year from all of us at Jerusalem Books ltd. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Jerusalem Books ltd. POB 26190, Jerusalem 91261, Israel Tel: 972-2-642-6576 Fax: 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il jerbo...@netvision.net.il --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Bible, Philosophy and Rabbinics - September
Newsletter from Jerusalem Books X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=MgN7/KJv0EmO5CJGH57r3ABwexVA6M4dLJdFirx4b8Y= c=1 sm=0 a=nDghuxUhq_wA:10 a=8nJEP1OIZ-IA:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=8CAVyC_u:8 a=NCnvELTd:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=vxkTAfiEl5-YBYmSR-sA:9 a=lwztK7X9Zq4rSnH7WZQA:7 a=wPNLvfGTeEIA:10 a=A8o710YdiPAA:10 a=fKWRglwZltjYgCYw:21 a=d9ZcUpJp_P7MoCBQ:21 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:117 X-Cloudmark-Score: 0 X-Originating-IP: 76.181.167.86 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.122; country=US; region=OH; city=Columbus; latitude=39.9968; longitude=-82.9882; metrocode=535; areacode=614; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.9968,-82.9882z=6 X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists (inherits from default) X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.89 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Dear Friends, In the areas of Bible, Jewish Thought Philosophy and Rabbinics there have been some serious books published lately in Israel. Recently we have seen 'Seder beit ha-din ha-rabani : 3 vols,' 'Civil Procedure in Rabbinical Courts,' by Eliav Shochetman. It is a comprehensive legal work on the nuts and bolts of legal procedure in the Rabbinic courts and is 3 scholarly volumes. It includes references to Jewish sources, includes Rabbinic teachings, halakha in practice, comparative jurisprudence, and Talmudic philosophy. Cat. 77258$400.00 Some very important titles from Mossad harav Kook are worth mentioning. Firmly under Bible or/as well as Rabbinics Sifre Kodesh: 'Torat Haim : Ruth: Shir ha-Shirim,' edited by R' Mordechai Lev Katzenelenbogen. The text according to the Keter Aram Zuba tradition and manuscripts and the work of R' Mordechai Breuer (Broyer). This edition includes many important commentaries and is scholarly and recommended for any library of Jewish Studies. Cat. 77525 $59.00 ' Hokhma penimit ve-hokhma hitsonot,' by R' Zvi Einfeld has also been published by Mossad Harav Kook and is a significant work on the influence of Greek Philosophy on Jewish Thought and Sages. The role of Greek thought in the teachings of R Meir ibn Gabbai and R' Lowe the Maharal of Prague are analyzed. The book is interesting and enlightening and is a 'must have.' Cat. 77521 $29.00 Rabbi Alexander Safran has written 'Hen ve-Hesed,' 'Ethics of Kabbala.' The author was Chief Rabbi of Romania and later Switzerland (1940-2006). The book was originally published in Paris, in French, entitled, 'Sagesse de la Kabbale,' and now has been translated by Ruth Bar Ilan and edited and published by R' Yosef Eliyahu Movshovitz and Mossad Harav Kook, Jerusalem 2011. Many libraries and scholars may want this Hebrew edition. Cat. 77522 $ 44.00 An important and undercollected area are the teachings and works of Sephardi Sages. One such title, 'Sha'ar ha-mikdash,' the teachings of Rabbi David ben Shimon (aka the Tsuf Devash ). This important leader and scholar emigrated from Morroco to Jerusalem in the mid 19th Cent. CE. He was a leader of the Maghreb Jewish community and founded an important synagogue and community in Jerusalem . They were known as the 'westeners' as opposed to the earlier, wider term: 'mizrahi'im. 'The book is one of Jewish Philosophy. His teachings and Bible commentary are cited and analyzed and beautifully presented. The book is edited and written by R' Eran Alfassi.Cat. 77523 $29.00 Yigal Ariel has written, 'Aggada Shel Nehama,' which has been published by Sifriyat Bet El. This monumental work is on the Midrash of Ekah and deals with exile and redemption. This book, which is scholarly and serious is over 600 pages. It is Bible and Philosophy and its importance in the areas of Israel Studies, Zionism and politics should also be recognized.Cat. 77524 $39.00 'Or Olam,' is a new book by Mordechai Sheriki, on the Life and teachings of the Ramhal, R Moshe Haym Luzzato zl the 18th Century CE, Italian Jewish Scholar, Philopher and Kabbalist. His influence throughout the 19th and 20thCenturies CE has been powerful. The book is scholarly and traverses philosophy, Kabbala and ethics as well as Jewish History. Published by Machon Ha-Ramhal. Cat. 77509 $ 33.00 Sa'ar publishing has released 'Nashim me-Fatot b'tanakh,' Women Temptresses in the Bible, by Yomi Eni. It is a provocative look at the use of sex in the Bible. Female figures and their motivations and circumstances are evaluated from Ruth to Rahab, Avishag, Deleila, Sheba..Cat. 77603 $ 33.00 While there are even more titles worth mentioning and acquiring and many that should be skipped these last two titles are important not only because they are scholarly, critical academic treatments of the subject matter but also for two other reasons. First
[ha-Safran]: post-pesach news from Jerusalem Books
5 May 5, 2011 Dear Friends, All of us at Jerusalem Books hope that all of you had an enjoyable, possibly even memorable Passover. There have been so many wonderful books published in Israel that it can only bring joy to a bookseller's heart. In keeping with the beautiful renovation of its galleries the Israel Museum has published an outstanding book entitled,' Me'ah Shenot Omanut Yisraelit,' 100 Years of Israeli Art. The book by Yigal Tsalmona, the Chief Curator is 503 pages all in Hebrew and records the development if Israeli art with text and reproductions of major works. The book has works, analysis and an index of over two hundred artists as well as footnotes. What can be said about such a creation. It has Art History and Jewish cultural as well as Israeli political history. It is multi-faceted and multi- media making reference to sculpture, posters, paintings and architecture and photography. I am sure that many will agree that this book transcends narrow categorization and should be a part of a Jewish library collection. Isbn 978 965 278 378 3 Cat. # 76124 $76.00 Hebrew Literature is an essential topic and we promise to revisit cover it in depth at other times and particularly in other forums vis-a-vis those special clients who have serious interest and needs in this area. Having said this we should mention just a few highlights. 'The Poetry Beyond Words,' 'ha-Shira she-me-ever la-milim,' is a classic on the Hebrew Poetry of Natan Zach, by the author. It is published by KBM (ha-Kibbutz ha-Me'uhad), 2011 and covers almost thirty years of the authors literary life, 1954-1973 and will interest all those interested in Hebrew and Israeli literature and those who are involved in research of literature or literary criticism. Cat. # 76471 $44.00 Also not to be missed, Aharon Appelfeld's, 'Mayim Adirim,' Mighty Waters, the latest novel by the internationally recognized Israeli writer. The book will enthrall and entertain as it reveals the story of it's main character the noble farmer who searches for justice not to mention meaning and love. Isbn 978 965 517 975 0 Cat # 76730 $39.00 Jewish Thought or Philosophy and Rabbinics, aka Sifre Kodesh, overlap and we will skip the difficulties and mechanics of that topic. Makhon Van Leer and Magnes have published 'Rav be-Olam ha-Hadash,' 'Rabbi in the New World : the Influence of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveichik on Culture, Education and Jewish Thought,' edited by Avinoam Rosenak and Naftali Rothenberg. This book includes a collection of scholarly chapters by leading figures in modern Jewish Studies on the teachings, philosophy and influence of this important 20th Century CE, rabbi and scholar. The book traverses many important fields of study from Bible interpretation exegesis, Talmud, scientific critical Jewish Studies, Modern Orthodoxy and much more. Prof. Joseph (Yossi) Turner discusses what some have called his integrationist philosophy which allows for embracing and study of modernity. The precepts of 'tora u-mada' the combination of Jewish studies and science, math, law, for example are amply analyzed in the chapters of the book. The limitations of this thinking as it approaches recognition of differing streams and pluralism in Judaism, as seen by Rav Soloveichic are acknowledged. In other chapters the founding and growth of Yeshiva University are chronicled along with figures like Bernard Revel . Still other chapters deal with the openness to interfaith dialog and its limitations or conditions within modern orthodoxy. In summation the book is a broad and deep window into the foundations and thinking of the 'modern orthodox' world.Isbn 978 965 493 517 3, Cat. # 76715 $ 42.00 Feldheim has published a quality and important work entitled, 'Gedole ha-Musar be-shevile ha-talmud.' The book is an index of the writings of R' Israel Salanter zl and other modern mussar sages, such as Rabbi's Eliezer Dessler, Lupian, Shmuelovich, Friedlander and Shlomo Volve, with reference to Talmud. The book is structured and divided according to Talmud Tractates, (Mesekhtot), and the works of these leading Rabbinic Mussar sages are cited to each book, part and page. The books of the aforementioned sages as well as earlier sages, such as the Saba mi-Kelm, (R' Sincha Zisel Broide), the Savot of Novhordok and Slobodka are also included and cited. This book is remarkable in its painstaking comprehensivenss edited b y R' Yitzhak Azulai and R' Yosef Aliasi. This is a significant bibliographic work which will be an essential research tool in the years to come. It is classic Talmud, Ethics, and Jewish Philosophy and Judaic bibliographic history as well. Cat. # 74322 $36.00 Professor Avraham Grossman has written, 've-Hu Yimshol bakh,' 'He Shall Rule Over You,' on the role of women in the teachings of Jewish Sages of the Middle Ages. The book is a giant in the fields of Jewish History
[ha-Safran]: Jerusalem Books ltd Newsletter Spring 2011 -c-
Dear Friends, In the area of Israel Zionism and Hebrew Literature, Stef Wertheimer has authored his autobiography entitled, 'Ish le-yad mekhona.' A Man Beside a Machine, may be an accurate and humble description of the author but this book deserves significant attention despite its humble title. This book which chronicles the life of one of Israel's leading business figures from Germany to Israel, is in many ways a paradigm for all the modern history of (the people and state of) Israel. From (pre) holocaust refugees to youth in the Palmach and building an army, a state and an economy, his history is the history of Israel. His involvement with the infant IDF and cottage industry weapons manufacturing and his progression, including a stint as a member of Knesset (MK) for the Labor party to status as titan of industry are documented and discussed. Naturally, the building of ISCAR and its sale to Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway is covered. The philosophy, ideology and mindset which fuses Capitalism. Socialism and Zionism and the obstacles faced and overcome are examined. This book is a shining example of the fulfillment of the prophecy of beating swords into plowshares and the thoughts, challenges and insights which go into making it happen. Published by Yediot, isbn 978-965-545-289-4. Cat. # 76183 $29.00 Noted journalists Dan Margalit and Ronen Bergman have written, 'Ha-Bor,' 'the Pit,' about the recent struggles and scandals surrounding the appointment of the 'Ramatkal' the Israeli Army Chief. The book is important investigative journalism which sheds light on the tensions between security, career and ambition in the IDF. Published by Kinneret Zmora Bitan, isbn 978-965-517-970-5. Cat. # 76335 $ 34.00 Under Hebrew Literature and Israel and Zionism, Keter has published, 'Tsakhla ve-Yehezkel,' entitled(in English), 'Rachel and Ezekiel,' by Almog Behar. This novel which depicts the lives of a young 'mizrahi' couple, struggling personally, emotionally and economically in the poor neighborhoods of Jerusalem. The book also explores the historical, political and literary worlds of its protagonists. The author employs references to Sephardi piyyut, liturgical poetry, to explore the connection between Arab culture and Jewish Israeli life. He has even described these characters as yehudim aravim, (Arab Jews). Isbn 978-965-07-1871-8. Cat. # 75764 $ 33.00 In the realm of Rabbinics, we will skip several interesting and important titles recently published by Mossad Harav Kook. (Please be in contact with us if you are interested in getting such materials and at discount prices.) Rather than focus on those, for a change, and since it is Purim season, let us note a new edition of Megillat Esther, (im perush ma'ase tokfo..) by R' Shlomo Abed Tawina zl. The text, with vocalization is accompanied by commentary by the author who was born in 1855. The book also includes the bio history of the author and thereby includes the history of Syrian, Haleb Jewry who migrated to Baghdad, Iraq and Calcutta, India in the 19th Cent. CE. Cat. # 76546$ 29.00 Ahavat Shalom Yad Shmuel Franco have published 'Divre Yosef,' (Sefer Divre Yosef) by R' Yosef Sambari zl. The book which is a collection of teachings, stories and history from a 17th Cent. CE manuscript from Egyptian Jewry. It may be the source of wide ranging research and study in the coming years. Cat. # 76545 $ 34.00 Wishing you all a Happy Purim and pleasant springtime from all of us at Jerusalem Books, Sincerely, Jeff Jerusalem Books ltd. Fax 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il jerbo...@netvision.net.il PS- Our Winter 2011 Catalog of books from Israel (July 2010 January 2011), has come out and is available in digital or hard copy. Please contact us to get it in whatever format you prefer. Jerusalem Books ltd. POB 26190, Jerusalem 91261, Israel Tel: 972-2-642-6576 Fax: 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il jerbo...@netvision.net.il --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Newsletter Jerusalem Books
Dear Friends, Hebrew Literature is a much beloved subject which draws interest from Hebrew Language scholars to the casual reader as well as all those interested in Israeli and Jewish Culture. In late 2010 we distributed Dalia Ravikovich Kol ah-Shirim, the collected poems of this great and prolific Israeli poet. The work was published by Kibbutz Ha-Meuhad, (no isbn.!) and edited by Uzi Shavit. A wonderfull addition to any Hebrew, Library collection. Cat. 75105 $ 30.00 Amnon Lord has written a book entitled 'Rez'ah be'in Yedidim,' on the important 20th Cent CE Israeli figure best known as a pioneering and leading Israeli magazine publisher, Uri Avneri. This book, well written and researched digs to the roots of the political disputes between factions in pre-state Palestine. The book is published by Dani Sefarim, Qiryat Gat, which to my mind has become an increasingly significant publisher in recent years. Cat. # 75738 $ 28.00 The newest novel by A. B. Yehoshua, Hesed Sepharadi, has been published by Kibbutz Ha-Meuhad. The book follows the theme of mercy as depicted in a classic Spanish painting. The book is entitled 'Spanish Charity,' in English. It is another essential in a long list of major works by the acclaimed author. Cat. 76014 $ 30.00 'Mabatim mitztalvim.' By Ziva Shamir is an examination of the creative work of A.B. Yehoshua, published by Kibbutz ha-Meuhad. Again there is no isbn but the work is a must have for any library interested in Hebrew Literature. Cat. 75777 $31.00 Although Jerusalem Books ltd specializes in supplying new Israeli books mostly in Hebrew to our many customers we also supply books in other languages published in Israel, including, Russian, English, Arabic and Yiddish. Here a few very important and interesting titles in English: Planning and Conserving Jerusalem / The Challenge of an Ancient City, was actually published and released about six months ago (in 2010) by the distinguished publisher Yad Ben Zvi. This excellent work is attractive and impressive. It is Jewish and World History in that the development of Jerusalem embodies historical periods and structures. Those in turn reflect political realities for example Herodian and Roman construction through Mamluk and Ottoman periods as well as the British Mandate period. All this is integral to modern planning and development of the modern city of Jerusalem. The book has chapters on demography, archaeology, infrastructure, tourism, holy sites and projects focusing on 1973-2003. Isbn 978-965-217-289-1 . Cat. A 74422 F $ 64.00 (please note this is the correct price, at this time, not $67. Also note that the book lists publication in 2009 but was actually released in mid-2010) In the area of legendary Hebrew Literature author S.Y. Agnon, Bar Ilan University has published 'Agnon and Germany the presence of the German World in the Writings of S.Y. Agnon. The title speaks for itself and the book is the work of two groups of scholars in Germany and Israel and was edited by Hans Jurgen Becker and Hillel Weiss. Isbn 978-965-226-368-1. This book is of interest to scholars of literature and history and includes a dozen chapters in English by ten scholars. Cat F 75585 $ 56.00 The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (and the American Jewish Committee) have published, 'American Jewry's Comfort Level, present and future, by Manfred Gerstenfeld and Steven Bayme. The book deals with issues of Philosophy, Jewish Identity, relations between the US and Israel and American Jewry and Israel now and in the future. The book has articles/chapters by many important 20th Cent CE Jewish figures. The book will be the subject of analysis, controversy and debate in the decades to come. ISBN 978-965-218-086-5. Cat. 75679 F $ 28.00 In the area of Judaism and Rabbinics let us mention three books. Covenant and Conversation, by UK Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. The book as in the subtitle is on bible, Exodus the Book of Redemption. The book is a scholarly modern commentary and exegesis on Shemot by an important 20th Cent. CE jewish leader. (other vols. available) Isbn 978-159264-021-8. The book is published in Israel by Maggid Press a part of Koren Publishing. Cat. A 75292 F $29.00 Vision and Valor, is at the same time accessible and popular and comprehensive and scholarly. Subtitled, an illustrated history of Talmud, the book is about the Sages of the Talmud from the 3rd 5th Cent. CE. It describes different generations of Jewish Scholars and their thinking, customs, disputes, sayings and more. Through this work an important basis for studying Talmud and Jewish Legal thinking and folklore can be established. A golden period of Jewish legal, theological and cultural development in Babylonia is examined. The work analyzes the thinking and process of creating and editing the Talmud. The richness of the Oral Law which is the subject of the Mishna
[ha-Safran]: A couple of new titles...
Dear librarian, A collected list of a couple of titles that you may be interested in. Ayin L'Tzion Tzofiah / HaSeret ha-'Ilem b'Eretz ha-Kodesh (Israel Before Israel / Silent Cinema in the Holyland) by Hilell Tryster This is a translation from the English from 1995 from the Spielberg Archives. Paperback, 2010. Mosad Bialik and the Spielberg Archives. $47.50 Ot / Ketav Et L'Sifrut v'l-Teoriyah Ot / A Journal of Literary Criticism and Theory Pub. Kibbutz ha-Meuchad / Fick Center, Tel Aviv University. Softcover. Issue #1 Autumn2010 Editors: Michael Gluzman, Michal Arbell. (planned schedule is twice yearly). $28.00 Be in touch about either, or both! Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: New Fall Newsletter from Jerusalem Books
Dear all, Please find our pre-Chanukah newsletter attached. If there is any problem with the attachment, please let us know. Have a good weekend. Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il Done. 18.11.10 Dear Friends, So many exciting books so many topics the question is what to mention and highlight. Rachel Elior is the editor of and contributor to a new book published by Magnes, entitled, 'Gan B'Eden Mi-Kedem,' ''A Garden Eastward in Eden.' This book includes research by leading scholars into the Biblical, Philosophic, Religious, and Cultural aspects and effects of the Garden of Eden, story, even concept throughout history. This book, which contains over fifty pages in English including a forward and introduction by Prof. Rachel Elior and a synopsis of each of the articles in the book is highly recommended for all Bible and Judaica, libraries, scholars and students. Cat. 75353 $36.00 Even though Bible is a separate category and the abovementioned work is scholarly and from an academic press, the overlap with Rabbinics / Sifrei Kodesh is obvious and sometimes a scholarly Sefer Kodesh, Rabbinic work, on Tanakh will merit inclusion in the Bible category rather than (or along with) the Rabbinics category. I find that this is so particularly regarding scholarly works on Bible, critical analysis from certain Mikhlellot / Colleges, (like Mikhlelet Herzog, Ariel, Liphshitz or Bar Ilan or the Schechter Institute. It is definitely so for our Jerusalem Books newsletter as well. Shamma Friedman, distinguished professor at the Shechter Institute, editor of the Talmud Ha-Iggud series has published another work through the Bet Midrash la-Rabbanim be-America, Jerusalem and NY, (Jewish Theological Seminary / JTS) and it is entitled,'Sugiyot be-Heker ha-Talmud ha-Bavli,' and in English, 'Talmudic Studies Investigating the Sugya, Variant Readings, and Aggada.' This work, in Hebrew, is scholarly and a critical analysis of the Babylonian Talmud of the 3rd 5th Cent. CE including structural and linguistic components and clues, if you will. The book also explores the Talmud through a scholarly and critical examination of the Aggada, the Midrashic tales and writings as well. The very high level of scholarship is significant and its roots in the 'school' of Prof. Saul Lieberman and Prof. David Weiss Halivny likewise tangible and significant. This work is a must have for Judaica Research Libraries, for Judaica, Rabbinics, Talmud researchers, professors, teachers and serious students and will be the basis of much study in future years. Cat. #75345 $49.50 It is the exception to the rule, which proves the rule, it is often said. 'Ha-Yeshiva Ha-Rama be-Fiorda,' written and edited by Benjamin Shlomo Hamburger is perhaps an example of one of the many exceptions. The three-volume work is an example of a scholarly rabbinic work on Jewish History, or more accurately the History of German Jewry. The treatise covers early Jewish History from Italy to Germany. It begins with a scholarly chronicle of the Jewish community in Nuremberg and the founding of this important community in Fioreda aka Furth in the 15th Century CE. The work documents the history, important figures and publications from its beginnings until the destruction by Nazis in the 20th Cent. CE. While not from an academic press, the comprehensive, encyclopedic work, published by 'Machon Moreshet Ashkenaz, has footnotes, cites, indices and is genuinely scholarly. This 3 volume set is highly recommended for any Judaica Library, Jewish Research library, and any students or scholars interested in Jewish History in general or German Jewish History in particular. Cat. 75163 $94.50 'Sefer Netivot Mordekhai', a work on Talmud, Gittin tractate, was published in 2006 by Machon Ofek. The work was by Rabbi Gifter of Telz (hassudut). The work, author and publisher were recognized enough to generate some interest and demand umong our clients. Also in 2009 the volume on Kiddushin was published (by Ofek). Now, Sefer Netivot Mordekhai on Talmud, Yebamot tractate, (2 volumes), has come out and some of our customers have an SO based on the fact that this was published by Ofek and they want whatever is newly published by this publisher. The thing is the new publisher is Nahor Safra. What are the best steps that a vendor should take? Obviously, we notify our customers that the publisher has changed. Simultaneously we order the books for our customers and make notes in our computer database regarding the change. With a little luck any customer who doesn't want the book will have ample time to let us know before the book(s) go out. Since the title, series and author remain the same, the default setting here should be that the SO stands and hopefully the change in publisher
[ha-Safran]: New Book: The Yiddish Family Cookbook
The Yiddish Family Cookbook / Dos Familien Kokh-Bookh Authored by H. Braun Translated by Beverly B. Weingrod Step back into the world of our mothers and grandmothers! Weingrod's translation of H. Braun's Dos Familien Kokh Bookh evokes the smells, the nostalgia, the wisdom, and of course the recipes of the old Yiddish kitchen. This cookbook combines a nutritionist's regard for health with the plenty and culinary experience of the New World. The nuances of cooking in America were eagerly followed by the Jewish women of the early 1900s, hungry to adapt to their new land, while keeping the laws of kashrut and absorbing up-to-date information about healthy eating. The English translation of a large and representative portion of the original book includes the charming introduction to food categories, replete with their cautions and admonitions. It retains the familiar cadence, syntax and lilt of Yiddish in the informal manner of neighborly advice combined with old traditional wisdom. The actual recipes, over 200, allow a peek into the heart of the Jewish kitchen of those days: the ingredients that were available, how to preserve food essentials, and ways to avoid questionable products and merchants. Above all, the book claims the remarkable ability, under these early conditions, to turn out meals - as the subtitle suggests - in the style of American, French, Italian and German cooking. Hasia Diner, in a comprehensive introduction to the book, applies her extensive knowledge of early immigrant foodways to place Dos Familien Kokh Bookh in historic context: ...anyone interested in food history, American Jewish history, Yiddish culture, women's history, and the history of the great East European Jewish migration to the United States will have a chance to experience that culture through its food and food ways. Publication Date: Oct 2010 ISBN/EAN13: 1452897425 / 9781452897424 Page Count: 190 Binding Type: US Trade Paper Trim Size: 7 x 10 Language: English Color: Black and White To order: https://www.createspace.com/3457400 Beverly Weingrod will be speaking on Nov 7th in Los Angeles. She can be reached by email at brachaweing...@gmail.com Shabbat shalom. --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Rosh HaShana Newsletter from Jerusalem Books
references to the history of the Mekenes Moroccan Jewish community from the 12th Cent. CE onward. The earlier volume was published in 1995/6 about 14 years ago! In my opinion this book is a 'must have,' for libraries of Jewish scholarship and research. I believe that it is worth having even if your library doesn't have the earlier volume and especially if it does have it. Cat. # 74944 $ 98.00 Wishing all of you a Happy, Successful and Healthy New Year from all of us at Jerusalem Books ltd. Sincerely, Jeff, Wendy and Ayelet Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Summer Newsletter from Jerusalem Books
Dear Friends, This year, 2010 has been an eventful and exciting one for all of us at Jerusalem Books ltd and an enjoyable one. We have faced the difficulties of the financial crisis as have you and have successfully struggled to overcome. We faced condemnation and isolation of the Gaza maritime flotilla and still await the return of Gilad Shalit. Now as we anticipate the upcoming AJL in Seattle it is an appropriate time to review and comment on some of the publications and developments in the world of books from Israel. In the realm of Hebrew Literature it is worth mentioning that David Grossman is to receive an award at the Frankfurt Book Fair (in October 2010). Etgar Keret has another novel published by Zemora - Bitan, 'Pitom Defika ba-Delet,' A Sudden Knock on the Door, isbn 978-965-517-668-1, Cat. 74013 $ 24.00 Ram Oren, released, 'Yeled Ehad Yoter Mi-Dai,' 'One Child Too Many,' published by Keshet, isbn 978-965-713038 4, Cat 73320 $29.00 Natan Zach, published, 'Mishne le-Shana Ze..,' 'From Year To Year Literary Biography,,,' published by (KBM), Kibbutz Meuhad, Cat. 73557 $29.00 andHanan Haver, released, 'Al Tagidu Bagat,' on the Palestinian Nakba in Hebrew Poetry (1948-1958), published Pardes. Cat. 73146 $17.00 A.B. Yehoshua, released, 'Gerushim Meuharim,' 'Late Divorce,' also published KBM. Cat 73816 $ 29.00 On the popular side, Dan Sheinman, published, 'Nitu'ah Lev Patu'ah,''OpenHeart Surgery,' about a doctor charged with homicide when he doesn't resuccitate a patient who dies on the table. The author is a well known attorney and the issues, you can imagine. Cat. 73988 $29.50 Under Israel and Zionism this time I would like to mention that Dan Yatomhas written a book entitled, ' Shutaf Sod,' 'the Confidant from SayeretMatkal to the Mossad, published by Yediot Hemed, 878-965-511-140-7. Cat72070 $29.00 This might be compared and contrasted to another memoire of historical significance, Dan Halutz,' BeGova ha-Enayim,' 'Straightforward,' also published by Yediot Hemed. The first book by the former head of the Mossad is by an individual who has contributed much and whose insights are important and have been relied upon by decision makers. The latter is by the former air force chief and army chief of staff whose preparation and handling of the Second Lebanon War will be judged by the reader and history. Cat. 73324 $ 30.00 Rabbinics is an area that I have frequently written about and hopefully will again in the future. For this newsletter I would just like to include a bit about a recent monumental work published by Yad Harav Nissim,We have recently seen and distributed, the Mahzor Aram Zuba, aka 'Siddur Tefilot kk AramSoba.. The Mahzor Aram Zuba, aka Allepo Prayerbook aka Siddur tefilot al piminhag k.k. kehila kedosha Aram Soba. No, Yad Harav Nissim, who worked on this for ten years to produce the first, only complete, facsimile edition, didn't bother to get an isbn number. The work is in 2 volumes with companion, soft cover intro volume. (Companion, intro has an isbn isbn 978-965-91228-0-6) Nevertheless, it is a monumental outstanding work. It preserves the liturgical poetry of possibly 1000 years from 600 1600 CE, with over 300 piyyutim from different authors. Yad Harav Nissim has published the Mahzor Aram Zuba in offset edition from manuscripts. It is 2 hard cover volumes and a soft cover intro in a 3 book set. There are 3 different editions, a regular edition, cloth covered and a numbered leather bound edition (375 copies) and a collectors edition that will have 100 copies. The work is a masterpiece which took over ten years to complete. The Aleppo prayer book was first printed in 1527 and although no complete copy exists it is extremely rare and significant especially since it contains approximately three hundred (300!) piyyutim, early liturgical poems from different authors. The companion volume is very important and contains scholarly articles on liturgy, language and history. This set will be an important resource for Jewish Studies in the decades to come. The regular cloth edition is being sold at $255.00, and we are offering it at $ 238.00 Cat. 74348. The 'Deluxe' leather bound numbered edition is being sold at $ 520.00 and we expect to sell it at $ 480.00. (Cat 73630) Finally, we would like to announce that we have a new and parallel websitewww.jerusalembooks.org and our last catalog June 2009 Jan 2010 is up on it. The new catalog, Summer 2010, from Jan - July 2010 will be out shortly. Please ask for a digital or hard, printed copy. All of us at Jerusalem Books wish all of you healthy, happy, quiet and satisfying summer and look forward to serving you this year and in years to come. Sincerely, Jeff Jerusalem Books ltd. Pob 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 jerbo...@netvision.net.il tel 02-642-6576 / fax 02-643-3580 Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190
[ha-Safran]: Newsletter - Early Spring 2010 from Jerusalem Books
. This work is another example of modern scholarly examination of Jewish Law and thereby, dynamic Jewish Life and Custom in the tradition of Professors Louis Finkelstein, Saul Lieberman and David Weiss Halivny and continued in the work of Prof. Shama Friedman and Rabbi David Golinken. This work will serve as a resource for future scholarship and a reference for all those studying Talmud, Jewish Law as well as Jewish Philosophy in the 21stCent. CE. Cat. #73014 $ 25.00 Wishing all of you a Happy and Healthy Purim and Pesah from all of us at Jerusalem Books ltd. Sincerely, Jeff PS- Two more important titles from the Schechter, Masorti movement are Ve-Ani Tefilati, an Israeli (egalitarian) prayer book and Taking the Plunge, Miriam Berkowitz on ritual bath, 2ndedition, 978-965-7105-48-1. All this is in stark contrast to Torat ha-Melekh, by YitzhakShapira and Yosef Elizur, which is fundamentalist ultra-nationalist Jewish Law on War. Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Fall 2009 Jerusalem Books Newsletter
Dear Friends,
A recurring theme in our newsletters over the years has been the
importance of books which overlap different categories of books and
fields of Jewish Studies.
Midrash Naomi, is just such a book. It is authored and edited by
Avrajam Zigman and published by Yad Ben Zvi, isbn 978-965-217-297-6,
Jerusalem 2009. The book contains the poetry of Naomi Shemer
(1930-2004), an icon of Israeli, Hebrew poetry, literature and song,
with 'nikkud,' and the dates of each poem along with the text of the
author relating the passages to biblical, talmudic, midrashic /
(aggadic), rabbinic and hassidic sources. The work is accompanied by
the illustration, artwork of Ruth Zarfati. Without belaboring the
matter let me sum up by saying that the book is not only beautiful
and a fitting gift, but a resource for scholars and libraries
interested in Hebrew Literature and Bible, Rabbinics and Jewish
Studies. Cat. # 71980 $33.00
Another work of fusion worthy of much attention is a book entitled,
Dirshuni Israeli Women Writing Midrash, edited by Nehama Weingarten
Mintz and Tamar Biala. The work is a collection of midrashic
stories by Israeli women authors on biblical and talmudic passages,
aggada. It is scholarly and enthralling. It is modern Hebrew
Literature and classic Jewish Philosophy. It is ancient Aramaic and
modern Hebrew prose. It is classic Bible study and Jewish Studies and
Judaism and Feminism. It is a window on the Jewish Thought and Hebrew
literature of some 35 of the wisest best educated modern Israeli
women authors. Published by Yediot Hemed and the Jewish Agency, isbn
978-965-482-862-8, Tel Aviv 2009. Do not pass go, do not miss this
book.Cat. # 71866 $28.00
In the realm of modern Hebrew Literature popular prose and titles
which straddle categories such as Bible or Israeli society and
culture let's note Ram Oren's new work Me'ha-Tanakh be-Ahavah
('From the Bible with Love,') isbn 978-965-7130-37-7, published by
Keshet. In this work, with the assistance of Dr Yoel Rapel and Dr.
Pnina Galpaz Feler, the well known and immensely popular author
depicts monumental loves from the Tanakh. Cat. #71821 $31.00
At the other end of the spectrum is the recent work by Moshe Pelli,
Kerem Hemed . This is a scholarly work of great importance in terms
of Jewish History as well as Hebrew Language and Literature. It
analyzes this / these early Hebrew language journals. It has
important indices, footnotes, bibliography and not least an important
introduction in English. The book is published by Magnes,
isbnCat 71848 $ 34.00
We have just gotten the second volume of the series, 'Encyclopedia of
the Jewish Story, (subtitled, Sippur Okev Sippur), edited by Yoav
Elstein, Avidor Lipsker and Rella Kushelevsky, isbn 978-965-226-358-2
and published by Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 2009. This is an
important scholarly work of studies in Jewish Literature. It is a
critical, scholarly edition. (Volume I came out in 2004) Cat.
#71763 $44.50
Similarly we have seen what turns out to be volume II of Ma'aseh
Sippur, Studies in Jewish Narrative. It is equally important, edited
by Avidor Lipsker and Kushelevsky and published by Bar Ilan
University isbn 978-965-226-339-1, 2009. Cat. #71774 $47.00
Lastly, I would like to mention and promote a little, 'popular,' book
published by author, David Ehrlich, entitled, 'Sefer
Ha-Ahavot...' The book is about the well known, Jerusalem literary
café' Tmol Shilshom owned by, you guessed it, David Ehrlich. The
book contains 'interviews' with couples who met at Tmol Shilshom and
I must admit a personal interest here, one of those couples is Jeff
Spitzer and Nicky Cregor, my beloved wife. No, this is not a vanity
book and we did not finance it's publication. It is an example of
21st Cent. CE modern Hebrew lit. and at the same time a window onto
this wonderful place where food, books, poetry and some interesting
varied couples meet. Cat. # 71370 $10.00
We hope that these short updates on Israeli publishing are
interesting and helpful at least in parts and at times and encourages
all those involved in the important work of collecting, researching,
teaching and studying, books in Hebrew from Israel.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have
supported us over the past year and years for that matter.
Sincerely,
Jeff Spitzer
Wendy Weiss Simon
Jerusalem Books Ltd.
POB 26190
Jerusalem, 91261, Israel
(Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576
(Fax) 972-2-643-3580
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[ha-Safran]: Newsletter - spring 2009 from Jerusalem Books
Dear Friends, In Hebrew Literature we should note some important works, such as, Aharon Appelfeld'slatest, 'El Eretz ha-Gome,' 'To the Land of the Reeds. The tale of a journey of mother and son across pre-war Europe and across cultures and identities. Published by Kineret ZmoraBitan. Cat. # 70676 $ 25.00 Next, lets stay with Hebrew Literature and it's overlap with Philosophy, Jewish Thought and Israel and Zionism. Dr. Taub has written a novel, which weaves literature and those other fields as well, in, 'Allenby,' an Israeli story which explores Zionism. Some may think that this is a Tel Aviv version of secular Zionism but that is the author's point. Published by YediotHemed, isbn 978-965-482-851-2, Cat. # 704706 $ 25.00 This contrasts very nicely with a new important work of modern Hebrew, Israeli fiction, by Emily Amrosi, 'Teris,' English title: Settler. This book depicts strong characters from the uncontrollable, nationalist youth to the confusion and ambivalence of religious Zionist men and women. Published by Zemora Bitan isbn 978-965-517-392-5. Cat. # 71166 $ 25.00 These works straddle and overlap many areas from Hebrew Literature to Jewish Thought, Philosophy and more. Research on the Shoah goes on and I recommend, 'Previously Unexplored sources on the Holocaust in Hungary,' subtitled: a selection from Jewish Periodicals 1930-1944, by Anna Szalai, Rita Horvath and Gabor Balazs, Yad Vashem (2007), isbn 978-965-308-300-4. The work in English, paperback, which is a collection of articles is scholarly, academic and revealing. It casts light on Jewish publications of the period, the cultural and religious pressure and oppression. Jewish political and philosophic responses to the situation are documented and examined. Issues and statistics regarding assimilation and conversion to Christianity are also analyzed. This book is a must for any library of History or Jewish Studies. Cat. # 70690 $36.50 In the realm of Rabbinic works, Sifrei Kodesh: Mossad Harav Kook has released a fresh crop of important works. Sefer Hagan, Classic Bible commentary of the 13th Cent. CE. This important work from manuscript is first being published now from one of the Baale ha-Tosefot, R' Aharon ben R' YossiHaCohen. Cat. # 71164 $ 29.00 Rishonim LeZion Hine Hinam, by Geula Bat Yehuda, edited by the noted scholar Yitzhak Alfasi, by Geula Bat Yehuda. This work contains much information on many Palestinian / Israeli Rabbis. Cat. # 71165 $ 22.00 Hamitzpe al Rambam, by R' Polin. Cat 71163 $ 23.00 (vol. 3 !) Finally, also from Mossad Harav Kook, 'Perush Ha-Ramban le-Yerushalmi Seder Nezikin.'This is an important new work, scholarly, with footnotes, cites, introduction, edited by YoelFlorsheim.Cat. # 71158 Cat. $ 26.00 On Halacha in particular and Jewish Law in general I would like to mention that MoreshetHamishpat has published 'Shutfut nehasim,' by Prof. Nahum Rackover. This is a work on the nexus between Jewish Law and Civil law regarding joint ownership of property. Cat . # 70860$49.00 Also on Halacha, Sefer Mishnat Yisrael, published by the author Yisrael Wineman, examines the law of proper behavior, relations between man and his fellow man. The work is rabbinic not academic but scholarly with indices to Talmud, Poskim, Shulhan Arukh,Aharonim, Responsa and Hafetz Hayim. Cat. #71200$ 32.00 In a prior newsletter we mentioned that Eti Ankri released a CD in which she sings YehudaHalevy and got a strong response, now, we would like to announce that Bary Sakharov has released a music CD singing the piyutim, liturgical poetry of Ibn Gavirol, AdumeHa-Sefatot. The CD includes a booklet of the 11th Cent CE Hebrew texts from Spain Cat.# 71194 $ 27.00 I would like to say that I especially look forward to seeing many good friends at the upcoming AJL in Chicago. I am especially proud that this year I am celebrating ten years of working, learning and leading Jerusalem Books ltd. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: The Writers' Journal / Collection of Jewish
Women's Writings 2009 X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 3.10 (***) [Tag at 5.00] INVALID_MSGID,MISSING_SUBJECT X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.21 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Dear friends, I'd like to introduce you to a journal we think you will be interested in for your library. The Writers' Journal, now in its 5th year (3rd annual publication) is a beautifully done collection of work by Jewish women in Jerusalem. It is in original English by English speakers, olim both old and new. It includes poetry, short stories, personal memoirs and an assortment of other genre as well. It is softcover, 165pp. cat.no. 70377 $17.00. I know that the number of copies is limited so if you are interested, please be in touch. B'vracha. Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Haggadot 2009 from Jerusalem Books
Eldad (Tonight We Are Leaving Egypt / The Yisrael Eldad Haggadah) Hardcover, 143pp. isbn 978-965-7402-016. Published by Shilo / Barkatz Beit El. This work is edited by Yehuda Etzion and is a Nationalist Haggada by Israel Eldad who was a leading Nationalist figure from 'Lehi' fighter (lohame herut) to author and editor of the journal 'Sulam,' whose ideology was the restoration of Jewish Kingdom. The second half of the book contains articles of Jewish Thought on Passover. (Eldad's son Arye Eldad is an MK from the Nat'l Union Party). Cat.no. 70576 $29.00 If you are interested in any of these, please let us know. Sometimes supplies are limited or unavailable until next year. We hope that you will be interested in these and that you will order them from us at Jerusalem Books. Ltd. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer, Dir. Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: winter 2009 newsletter from jerusalem books
of different manuscripts on halakha. (This is a series. Those with SO's will get it.) Cat. # 70162 $ 15.00 'Sefer Petiha le-Hokhmat ha-kabbala,' by R' Yehuda Leib Halevy Ashlag, a significant Kabbalistic work published in the 1950's, now published with 2 new commentaries, new edition, with hundreds of comments and clarifications. Published Or Baruch Shalom, 2008. Two (large)Volumes Cat. # 69815 $ 122.00 'Otzar Hazmanim tekufat ha-Hama u-birkata,' by R' Ahraon Mordecai Brisk, on halacha, blessing of the sun. (28 year cycle. ) This is the year for this blessing, somewhat rare, and there have been a few books on this subject. The book is scholarly, with footnotes and indices at the back, reference to secular calendar and a section of responsa of geonim on the subject.) about $ 26.00 Wishing all of you a Happy Purim from all of us at Jerusalem Books ltd. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer, Dir. Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-... www.jerusalembooks.co.il --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Chanukah 2008 news from Jerusalem Books
at Jerusalem Books wish you a Happy Hannuka. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: November good books from Jerusalem Books
Dear Friends, Yediot Aharonot and Sifre Hemed have recently published two important works of Jewish Thought, which deserve special mention. Before doing so let us note that once again many important publications occupy and overlap several categories of Judaica or Hebrew publication. These two works could easily be viewed and categorized as modern Rabbinic works. They are that as well as serious Jewish Philosophy / Thought. 'Foundations One Hundred Concepts in Judaism,' entitled, 'Hanakhat Yesod,' in Hebrew, is significant, comprehensive and sweeping work of Philosophy, halacha, custom from Bible and Talmud, the Shema and other prayers, charity, mourning, holidays, including Holocaust rememberance, conversion, faith, Rashi, Hassidut, Mussar and much more. The work by the legendary Chief Rabbi, R' Yisrael Meir Lau, is clear, deep and moving but covers so much that it cannot go into really great depths on any one topic. Most chapters are 2-4 pages. (isbn 978-965-482-757-7) The book is highly recommended for any library collecting Jewish Philosophy as well as for any student of Jewish History or faculty and students of Israel Studies. Cat. # 68681 $36.50 Another important book, by Rabbi Adin Steinzalts, 'Haye Shana,' 'the Life of a Year,' and is published jointly, by Yediot Hemed and Ha-Machon HaYisraeli Le' Pirsumim Talmudi'im. This work is 346 pages, is scholarly, with footnotes and will undoubtedly be recognized in future years as a major work of Jewish Philosophy by a major 20th Century Talmud Scholar. (Isbn 972-965-482-827-7). Cat. #68680 $36.00 A brief tale of Cohen and Levy. Jonathan Cohen has published 'Lo Higati LaLitani,' ( I Did Not Reach the Litani), an Israeli soldier's memoire of the Second Lebanon War. The book is published by Maariv, Tel Aviv. Cat 65683 $ 24.00 At the other end of the spectrum is a recent work entitled 'Lo BaShamayim Hi.' This work is a serious comprehensive work on Jewish Oral Law. It covers from Biblical through periods of Prophets, Kings, Temple, Sanhedrin, through Mishnaic, Talmudic and onwards. The work is scholarly yet accessible. Principles of interpretation of the Oral Law as well as different methodologies, (shitot), of several different major rabbinic figures (including Maimonides / Rambam, the Rif, R' Yitzhak Alfasi and others,) are all examined. The book is recommended for any Jewish Library covering areas of Jewish Philosophy or Halacha or Education and will be a useful reference work as well. Published by 'Arachim,' the author is Aharon Levy. Cat. #68582 $42.00 These last two books are, of course, entirely unrelated. Yet they reflect the incredible reality and diversity of 21st Cen. (CE) Israeli life, thought, expression and publication. As well, we have recently seen a soft cover journal of archaeology. The author is Zvi Uri Ma'oz and is published by the Golan Research Institute and the Golan Antiquities Museum in Qazrin. It is entitled, ' Archaostyle Scientific Research Series and the first two issues, vol. 1 2 are dated 2006. Vol. 1 is entitled Another Sacred Mountain Tribal boundaries in Biblical Galilee (Cat. # 68908 $ 17.00) and vol. 2: Dan is Baniyas, Teldan is Abel Beth Ma'acha. (Cat. # 68909 $ 19.00) (The first issue is only 40 pages but volume 2 is 120 pages.) The works are scholarly with footnotes, biblical references, analysis of much published archeological research/articles, with (volume 2) over 34 pages of sources. The works have copious references to Greek and Arabic language and sources. Although these are dated 2006 we have only seen 'discovered' it recently. This series is scholarly and unique and will be of interest to scholars of Biblical Archaeology. Please let us know if you are interested. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Rosh Hashana Newsletter from Jerusalem Books
. (prior to WWI) in Pietrokow. Finally, the book Hutim Hameshulashim, by R' Avraham Stern (Montreal, 1953) which contains many tales some different versions of stories previously published is discussed. The values and archetypes of the Tzadik are examined and the tensions between Jewish social classes, Hassidim and Misnagdim are all explored in a comprehensive, scholarly work that will be one of the significant works of Jewish History and Literature of the 21st Cen. CE. All this leaves us with a little problem. This is a not an Israeli publication. Cat. no. 68107 $78.00 And last, Tzror Hamor by Rabbi Avraham Sabba, Translated and Annotated by: Eliyahu Munk Rabbi Avraham Sabba was born in Castile in 1440 and spent the first 50 years of his life in parts of Spain where Jews lived in prosperity and security. He wrote many books, among them the Torah commentary Tzror hamor. His genius is evident from the manner in which he selects hundreds of quotations from the Zohar, the most famous mystical text, in which he demonstrates that the author of the Zohar is capable of being understood by the average Jew, (as opposed to scholars) and that the Zohar is helpful in understanding many difficult passages in the Torah. He was forced into exile to Portugal in 1492, and to North Africa in 1497 after not only being persecuted and seeing many members of his family killed, but he had to rewrite this commentary completely from memory, as in Fez, Morocco he had no library at his disposal. He died on board ship on the way to Italy and was buried in Verona in 1510 The translator, Eliyahu Munk, was born in Frankfurt on Main, where he received his education at the Samson Rafael Hirsch Realschule, and the Yeshiva of the late Rabbi Joseph Breuer, of blessed memory. He continued his education at the Yeshiva in Gateshead, England. He served in Jewish education (primarily as a teacher) for almost 30 years in Toronto, Canada. 5 Vols., Hardcover, Boxed Set, ISBN: 978-965-524-013-9, Publication: 2008 Cat.no. 67530 $149.00. We have had a couple of Yiddish titles in recent months, if you'd like more information just ask. We are proud that we has located many important titles on Jewish Life in Turkestan, Kazakstan, Azerbaijan in Russian by different, leading scholars who spent years studying documents in archives in those countries and Moscow. For these, please be in touch. We would like to end with 2 new music cd's Yasmin Levy on / in Ladino and Hava Alberstein. Finally, we would like to wish all our friends a Happy and Healthy New Year. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Summer newsletter - August 2008
August 19. 2008 Dear Friends, The Hecht Museum of the University of Haifa has published the Great Revolt in the Galilee. A bilingual book (Ha-Mered Ha-Gadol Ba-Galil) by Ofra Guri-Rimon, editor and curator. The book is 122 in Hebrew and 17 pages in English and has articles on the archaeology of Zipori, comparison between Judea and Galilee at the time of the revolt against the Romans, which took place between 66-70 CE, and scholarly analysis of/from Jesephus to Vespian. This is a scholarly yet accessible and enlightening, softcover museum catalog that I highly recommend for libraries from research and reference and all levels of Jewish education. Cat.no. 67179, $39.00 In Hebrew literature we must mention David Grossman's Isha Borahat me-Besorah (his translation Until the End of the Land). It's had 7 printings since its appearance earlier this year. Cat.no. 66910 $36.00 Sami Michael's new title - Ayida will also likely be a modern Hebrew classic. This title should not be confused with Verdi's opera. Cat.no. 67437 $29.00 In English we have a number of good picks Daniel Sperber's Jewish Life Cycle - this new book from Bar Ilan is dual published with Oxford Univ. Press. Although it is printed in Israel. If you have not heard about this book yet, please google it. The isbn is 978-965-226-334-6 Cat.no. 67970 Price - $162.50 Gedalyah Nigal, Emiritus Professor of Jewish Literature, Bar Ilan University, has had his monumental work, 'the Hassidic Tale,' published by the Littman Library, isbn 978-1-904113-07-2, Portland Oregon, 2008. This is the translation of the work previously published in Hebrew, which was highly acclaimed. (Cat. #66968) The work would be worthwhile even if only for it's introduction which describes the development of Hassidic literature from storytelling, through, beyond and beside parables, from the 18th until the early 20th Cent. (CE). The largest portion of the introduction includes a summary of significant Rabbinic texts which incorporate the many Hassidic tales. This section charts from the 'Shivhei HaBesht,' through the many important titles, by many Hassidic Rabbis, published in Lemberg. The later portions list and summarize works of R' Simha Bunim Michelson, R' Israel Berger, Kleinman, Yudel Rosenberg, including works published in the early 20th Cent. (prior to WWI) in Pietrokow. Finally, the book Hutim Hameshulashim, by R' Avraham Stern (Montreal, 1953) which contains many tales some different versions of stories previously published is discussed. The values and archetypes of the Tzadik are examined and the tensions between Jewish social classes, Hassidim and Misnagdim are all explored in a comprehensive, scholarly work that will be one of the significant works of Jewish History and Literature of the 21st Cen. CE. All this leaves us with a little problem. This is a not an Israeli publication. Cat. no. 68107 $78.00 And last, Tzror Hamor by Rabbi Avraham Sabba, Translated and Annotated by: Eliyahu Munk Rabbi Avraham Sabba was born in Castile in 1440 and spent the first 50 years of his life in parts of Spain where Jews lived in prosperity and security. He wrote many books, among them the Torah commentary Tzror hamor. His genius is evident from the manner in which he selects hundreds of quotations from the Zohar, the most famous mystical text, in which he demonstrates that the author of the Zohar is capable of being understood by the average Jew, (as opposed to scholars) and that the Zohar is helpful in understanding many difficult passages in the Torah. He was forced into exile to Portugal in 1492, and to North Africa in 1497 after not only being persecuted and seeing many members of his family killed, but he had to rewrite this commentary completely from memory, as in Fez, Morocco he had no library at his disposal. He died on board ship on the way to Italy and was buried in Verona in 1510 The translator, Eliyahu Munk, was born in Frankfurt on Main, where he received his education at the Samson Rafael Hirsch Realschule, and the Yeshiva of the late Rabbi Joseph Breuer, of blessed memory. He continued his education at the Yeshiva in Gateshead, England. He served in Jewish education (primarily as a teacher) for almost 30 years in Toronto, Canada. 5 Vols., Hardcover, Boxed Set, ISBN: 978-965-524-013-9, Publication: 2008 Cat.no. 67530 $166.00. We have had a couple of Yiddish titles in recent months, if you'd like more information just ask. We are proud that we hae located many important titles on Jewish Life in Turkestan, Kazakstan, Azerbaijan in Russian by different, leading scholars who spent years stydying documents in archives in those countries and Moscow. For these, please be in touch. We would like to end with 2 new music cd's Yasmin Levy on / in Ladino and Hava Alberstein. Waiting to hear from you! B'vracha. Jeff Jeff Spitzer Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261
[ha-Safran]: New Jerusalem Books catalog
Dear friends, In recent years, we have played with the idea of sending our catalog by email. We have now taken the plunge! If you would like to receive the catalog as a word document in attachment to your email, please just let me know. This catalog is for January thru June 2008. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: more 60th anniversary publications from Jerusalem Books
Dear Friends, The 60th annual celebration of the State of Israel's founding has inspired much publication in Israel. So much so that I feel the area must be revisited. 'Derekh Ha-Azma'ut 60 Years and More To Come,' 'Haatzmaut Road,' is a book / album depicting the development of the State of Israel, including art, photos, posters, cards and much Hebrew and English text. It is a project of the Farkash Gallery, with historical and educational research and text by Dr. Haim Grossman, isbn 965-7267-03 * ((the number appears backward and incomplete on the TP of the book)). The book, in which Israeli art and history are intertwined is as comprehensive as it is lovely, (448 pages) and is itself an archive of Israeli History, Art and Culture of the second half of the 20th Cent. Cat. #67351 $ 98.00 The Ministry of Defense has published, 'Bereshit,' (Genesis) on the founding and unifying of the Israeli Army 1947-1949. The book written and edited by Michal Tzur examines this significant, formative period in Israel's history and the difficult political and logistical task of forming a unified army, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) out of rival militias (particularly, the Irgun 'Etzel' and 'Lehi'). The book contains many photos as well as copies of handwritten and typed letters from army commanders, Ben Gurion and others. This book is fascinating and will be a source for reference and research and provides a handy and accessible look into the archives of the IDF. Isbn 978-965-05-1438-9. Cat # 67243 $ 39.00 60 Shnot Zilum Avir Yisrael Mi-Ma'of a 'Bird's Eye View,' of Israel through ariel photographs has great views of Israel but manages to depict the development of Israel architecturally and economically since it's founding. The book contains many old photographs and text, which allows the reader to compare then and now. Published by Yediot Hemed, ed. Abramovich, Liad and Singer. Cat. # 67244, $ 39.00 The latest issue of Eretz Acheret, (issue #44), has an impressive collection of articles. There is an interview with Prof. David (Weiss) Halivny, who this year won the Israel Prize and released a new book. In the article, the distinguished scholar's history from youth in Sighet, the Holocaust, and his integration and prominence at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) and Columbia University are all discussed. He will forever be known for his study of the Talmud in a systematic, scientific approach, which employs comparisons of manuscripts and editions to determine the original positions and arguments of the authors and editors of the Talmud. However, more recently his philosophical and perhaps Kabbalistic understanding of the Holocaust are also of interest. The journal also contains articles on religious and secular relations, globalization and wealth in Judaism, Jewish practices of Russian and Ethiopian Jewry and much more. Last but not least, I would like to mention that Jerusalem Books own, Dr. Menachem Kallus, has an article on the philosophy of the 'Ari,' R' Isaac Luria and the Baal Shem Tov. Dr. Kallus, a leader in this and other areas of Jewish Philosophy, a student of Dr. Moshe Idel of the Hebrew University, deals with the philosophy, the texts and methods of man's spiritual enlightenment and ascendancy as well as the context of these ideas within the development of western philosophers. Along with a call for continued multi-disciplinary research in these areas this author and others whose writing is published on the pages of Eretz Acheret examine the universal aspects and potential of Jewish Thought for all humanity. Finally, in closing, I would just like to wish everyone a splendid upcoming AJL convention in Cleveland. I look forward to seeing all of you there. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Passover newsletter from Jerusalem Books
Dear Friends,
As Passover approaches we are busy working extra hard at sending all
the wonderful material published in Israel and hoping that it all
will arrive within reasonable shipping time.
In addition to the monumental works in Jewish History and Philosophy
we are witnessing a flowering of Hebrew Literature. This is
especially so as we approach 'Shavu'ah ha-Sefer.'
Before mentioning some of the highlights in this area, I would like
to focus on two very important Hebrew titles.
The recent tile, 'Hassidut and Hassidim,' by Dr. Menachem Ben-Shalom
is particularly intriguing as the book examines the period in Jewish
History from the Second (2nd) Temple through the Mishna (and
significant Talmud quotes and cites, 3rd - 5th Cent CE). Most
students and scholars would associate the term Hassidut to the Rabbis
courts and followers of the Baal Shem Tov, ('Besht') in Europe from
17th thru 19th century CE.
The author, a professor at Sapir College, asserts Hassidut as a
heightened spiritual and halakhic state within the Pharisee stream of
Rabbinic Judaism, characterized by the intent to expand holiness and
go beyond the bounds of the law. This 583-page work is scholarly,
with footnotes, bibliography and indices. The indices are not only
people and subjects but also a separate index of researchers. His
index and citations of Bible, Mishna Talmud, Bavli and Yerushalmi
don't stop there and include many late or non canonized texts/scrolls
including the Book of the Hasmoneans - Maccabim, Hanoch, Jubilees,
Josephus, Philo and the New Testament., Essenes and more!
This work will likely be a watershed to scholars of Jewish History
and Philosophy as well as to scholars of Second Temple and Roman
periods as well as researchers of Early Christianity.
The book is in Hebrew, by the distinguished publisher Hakibbutz
Hameuchad, 2008, Cat. #66494 $33.50
Matay ve-Ekh Humtsa ha-Am ha-Yehudi ('When and How the Jewish People
was Invented'), is controversial new title by Prof. Shlomo Zand and
published recently (2008) by Resling.
The work attempts to debunk the myth of the Jewish People as the
author sees it. The author deals with heavy matters of philosophy and
history intertwined. I find the author to be enamored with the post
modern, socialist theories that see the modern nation as a creation
of industrialization and capitalism. Further, the fact that ancient
times are characterized by small kingdoms, monarchies and even
multi-national empires need not negate the existence of nations,
which seems to be underlying Prof. Sand's thesis.
In a recent interview with Israeli TV the author mocked the existence
of the Jewish or Palestinian People. As regarding Israel he asserted
that if/since Sen. Joe Lieberman evinced no interest in emigrating to
Israel and since he could live out his life (as a Jew) without Jewish
sovereignty then somehow the Jewish People don't exist.
Having worked with many fine Italian American colleagues in NY, I
asked myself, if Giordano, Giovaniello, (or Guilliani) grow up in the
US and see themselves as Americans does that negate the existence of
Italy or Italians as a people?
Is it possible that the author exhibits some (post) Zionist
idealistic disappointment in that Israel the home of the Jewish
People has not been adopted by all, particularly western Jewry as
their only homeland?
Having said this, my feeble criticism should not detract from the
fact that the book is broad and scholarly and provides understanding
and analysis of important and interesting issues in Jewish History and Thought.
Cat. #66401 $31.00
Before wrapping up I would like to return to the fertile field of
Hebrew Literature 2008. Kineret-Zmora Bitan has published the latest
Aharon Appelfeld novel, 'And The Rage Is Not Yet Over' 'Ve-ha-Za'am
Od lo Nadam.' The book deals with the 'wanderings' of Bruno through
the ghetto, the Shoah, post-Holocaust Europe and Israel. His
personal challenges and wider more general issues of Jewish identity
are all examined. Cat. #66793 $ 26.00
No less important is 'H.N. Bialik : Stories,' 'Ha'im Nahman Bialik /
ha-Sipurim (with introduction, notes and supplements), edited by
Avner Holtzman. This work, is published by Dvir (also Kineret..) and
is a follow up or continuation of the 2004 Bialik title on Poetry.
Undoubtedly this book is a must have for any Hebrew Library. Cat.
#66587 $33.00
We are pleased and excited to be able to see, report and distribute
such outstanding examples of publication from Israel. In the near
future and through flyers and catalogs we look forward to exploring
more books on Hebrew Literature, Rabbinics, Mahshevet Yisrael and
many other areas.
Since this year we will be celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the
founding of the State of Israel, we are proud to mention some of the
many interesting aspects that are reflected in Israeli publishing this year.
All of us at Jerusalem Books wish all of you a Happy
[ha-Safran]: Mid-winter newsletter - Feb.2008
Dear Friends, In the area Bible Studies, we must mention, 'Shai le-Sara Japhet,' Studies in the Bible and its Exegesis and its Language, edited by Moshe Bar Asher, Dalit Rom Shiloni, Emmanuel Tov and Nili Wazana. The important work is published by Mossad Bialik, isbn 978-965-342-948-2, is super scholarly and has almost 400 pages of articles in English along with more than that (484), in Hebrew. This impressive collection includes articles on Biblical language, History and historiography, and philosophy from Saul and David, through the prophets and even Rashbam (1th Cent.) and Ibn Ezra. Over fifty scholars in all fields of Bible study have contributed to this monograph. Cat.no. 65847 $35.50 Yad Ben Zvi has published, 'Flavius Josephus, Vita: Introduction, Hebrew Translation and Commentary, by Daniel Schwartz. The book entitled, Haye Yosef / Mavo Tirgum Perush,' isbn 978-965-217-273-0, includes five appendices on Josephus' other writings, family tree, his roman name, Jewess / Woman from Judea and a chronology of Judea and Rome, 1st Cent, and indices of People, Places, Subjects and Ancient Sources. Cat.no. 65857 $40.50 In the area of Jewish Thought I would like to make some serious recommendations. Beit Morasha of Jerusalem has published, 'BeDarkhei Shalom studies in Jewish Thought, edited by Benjamin Ish-Shalom, presented to Shalom Rosenberg. Subjects include, Rambam (Maimonides), R' Emden, R' Samson Raphael Hirsch, Emmanuel Levinas, written by a who's who in modern Jewish Thought, including, Ahituv, Shmuel Vigoda, Yoel Bin Nun, Moshe Halamish, Eliezer Schweid, Riskin, Ravitzky and more. Isbn 978-965-90788-0-6. Cat.no. 63338 $44.50 On Judaism and post-modernism we have the title, 'Enosh Ke-Hazir,' on Man, Body, Soul, Emotion, Wisdom/Sense and Will, by Michael Avraham. The book is published by Hoza'at Tam Sifriyat Bet El, Kfar Hasidim 2007. The work is impressive and scholarly, with footnotes, bibliography, index and even an appendix on Yeshayahu Liebowitz and free will. This work is loosely, the third in a quartet of books on Jewish Philosophy, the first of which was Shtei Agalot ve-Kadur Pore'ah,' and the second, 'Et Asher Yesh No ve-asher Ainenu. This book, which stands alone,is an important asset to any library of Jewish Studies. Cat.no. 65919 $30.00 I would like to highlight an important, soft cover work that we have recently gotten from the Samaritans. 'Markeh Le-Kol Kore,' by Benjamin Zedaka has been published by A.B. Institute of Samaritan Studies, Holon 2008. The work is a collection of Israelite Samaritan Homelitic commentaries on the Pentateuch. What is equally important is that the book is an important piece of scholarship whith implications for Hebrew Language and Bible study and interpretation. The particular Samaritan work has parallels to Rabbinic Midrashic writing. Cat.no. 65236 $79.00 Reuven Mass has re-issued 'Piyutei Elya Bar Schemaya,' 'the Poems of Elya a critical edition, by Prof. Yona David. This is an important work of 11th century liturgical Hebrew Poetry, with analysis, manuscript comparison, and explanation of words and terms. Those who don't have the earlier edition or need a new copy will want this, however since it is a 2nd edition we want to be in touch to ask. Sources and Traditions a source critical commentary on the Talmud Tractate Baba Bathra, 'Mekotot u-Mesorot / Be'urim ba-Talmud ,' by Prof. David Halivny, has been published by Magnes, isbn 978-965-493-305-6. This is a must have work of scholarship by this world recognized giant of Jewish Studies, Professor Emeritus Columbia University and currently living in Jerusalem and teaching at Bar Ilan University. This latest, seventh in a distinguished series, (although by no means a volume VII, rather each volume can stand alone), includes textual analysis based on manuscripts and comparisons. Naturally, the corrections and additions are analyzed for their sources and implications on the substance and terminology of the Talmudic disputes. The book has over 15 pages of indices in addition to serious footnotes. Cat.no. 65860 $32.00 We at Jerusalem Books are very pleased with the return of Wendy WeissSimon as are our clients. We wish you a warm and healthy winter and thanks to you all for your interest, support and patronage. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha
[ha-Safran]: January 2008 newsletter from Jerusalem Books
Dear all, In the area Bible Studies, we must mention, 'Shai le-Sara Japhet,' Studies in the Bibble and its Exegesis and its Language, edited by Moshe Bar Asher, Dalit Rom Shiloni, Emmanuel Tov and Nili Wazana. The important work is published by Mossad Bialik, isbn 978-965-342-948-2, is super scholarly and has almost 400 pages of articles in English along with more than that (484), in Hebrew. This impressive collection includes articles on Biblical language, History and historiography, and philosophy from Saul and David, through the prophets and even Rashbam (1th Cent.) and Ibn Ezra. Over fifty scholars in all fields of Bible study have contributed to this monograph. Cat.no. 65847 $36.00 Yad Ben Zvi has published, 'Flavius Josephus, Vita: Introduction, Hebrew Translation and Commentary, by Daniel Schwartz. The book, in Hebrew, entitled, Haye Yosef..,' isbn 978-965-217-273-0, includes five appendices on Josephus' other writings, family tree, his roman name, Jewess / Woman from Judea and a chronology of Judea and Rome, 1st Cent, and indices of People, Places, Subjects and Ancient Sources. Cat.no. 65857 $40.00 In the area of Jewish Thought, I would like to make some serious recommendations. Beit Morasha of Jerusalem has published, 'BeDarkhei Shalom studies in Jewish Thought, edited by Benjamin Ish-Shalom, presented to Shalom Rosenberg. Subjects include, Rambam (Maimonides), R' Emden, R' Samson Raphael Hirsch, Emmanuel Levinas, written by a who's who in modern Jewish Thought, including, Ahituv, Shmuel Vigoda, Yoel Bin Nun, Moshe Halamish, Eliezer Schweid, Riskin, Ravitzky and more. Isbn 978-965-90788-0-6. Cat.no. 63338 $44.00 On Judaism and post-modernism we have the title, 'Enosh Ke-Hazir,' on Man, Body, Soul, Emotion, Wisdom/Sense and Will, by Michael Avraham. The book is published by Hoza'at Tam Sifriyat Bet El, Kfar Hasidim 2007. The work is impressive and scholarly, with footnotes, bibliography, index and even an appendix on Yeshayahu Liebowitz and free will. This work is loosely, the third in a quartet of books on Jewish Philosophy, the first of which was Shtei Agalot ve-Kadur Pore'ah,' and the second, 'Et Asher Yesh No ve-asher Ainenu. This book, which stands alone,is an important asset to any library of Jewish Studies. Cat.no. 65919 $29.50 Finally, I would like to highlight an important, soft cover work that we have recently gotten from the Samaritans. 'Marqeh Le-Kol Kore,' by Benjamin Zedaka has been published by A.B. Institute of Samaritan Studies, Holon 2008. The work is a collection of Israelite Samaritan Homelitic commentaries on the Pentateuch. What is equally important is that the book is an important piece of scholarship whith implications for Hebrew Language and Bible study and interpretation. The particular Samaritan work has parallels to Rabbinic Midrashic writing. Cat.no. 65236 $82.50 Please be in touch. Chag ha-Ilanot Sameah! From all of us at Jerusalem Books. Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. P.O.B. 26190 Jerusalem 91261 Israel (V) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (F) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: January news from Jerusalem Books
Dear Friends, All of us at Jerusalem Books hope you were able to enjoy your winter break. We must report some sad news. Seth Nelson Levy who had recently joined our staff had to go to the US to be with his ailing father and family. His father has since passed away and we share in his grief and personally and through our congregation offer condolence and support to his family here in Israel, his wife Laura and their 6 children. We are awaiting his return to us all. As is the nature of life and business, we are pleased to announce that Wendy Weiss Simon, known to many of you for many years, has returned to Jerusalem Books. Thankfully, we are pleased to have her efforts, attitude and skills. There is plenty to do around here including some additional duties in the area of Arabic/Mid-East materials, Russian lists, Movie DVD's, client invoices, employee training and more. We are pleased to announce that all the old catalogs are posted and available on our website: www.jerusalembooks.co.il We also would like to announce that we have added an additional voice, telephone line at Jerusalem Books (972-2-642-6653) and have dedicated the old phone/fax line number AS AN EXCLUSIVE, DEDICATED FAX # (972-2) 643-3580.We also look forward to adding an additional data entry part timer shortly. Thank you all for your continued interest, patronage and support as we strive to make 2008 our best year ever for service to librarians, libraries, faculty and students. Sincerely, Jeff Jerusalem Books Ltd. P.O.B. 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (V) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (F) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Rabbinics Newsletter Fall 2007 - Jerusalem Books Ltd.
Dear Friends, Nahum Rakover is one of Israels leading scholars in the area of Jewish Law and he has published his latest book Takanat ha-shavim. This field is the convergence of halakha and civil or secular law. Before recommending this book, I must confess, to knowing the author for almost 15 years since my short stint at the Justice Ministry. Personal contact notwithstanding, this is a monumental work on the Rehabilitation of Criminals, in the eyes of secular and particularly rabbinic, Jewish Law. The book, published by the Jewish Legal Heritage Society, includes a 27 page English summary, over 600 footnotes, 73 pages of indices, bibliography and well over 100 pages of appendices. Cat. # 64065, $ 52.00 Having mentioned the previous work it seems essential to mention that Bar Ilan University has published Studies in Jewish Law Judge and Judging, Iyunim Be-Mishpat Ivri u-behalakha. The book was edited by Yaakov Habba and Amihai Radzyner, isbn 965-226-319-2, Ramat Gan, Israel 2007, Cat. # 63634 $42.00 Elohim lo marshe, is the title of a small but important book at what is perhaps the other end of the spectrum in this area of Israeli publishing. The author, Hanoch Daum, has written a book which arouses much thought and controversy in its assessment of the orthodox and haredi communities, identities and philosophy in modern Israel. The book includes extended open letters to the authors wife, the orthodox world from which the author comes and the larger society. The book is published by Yediot Hemed, isbn 965-482-424-8, Cat. # 64695 $25.00 We should note the passing of Yisrael Segal a leading Israeli journalist who often focused on the relationships between religious groups and the state. He was a prolific writer and author and had written Ve-Khi Nahash Memit, (Keter 2004). Chorev Publishing of Jerusalem has published Perush Ha-Torah leRabenu Yitzhak Abarbanel, on the book of Bereshit (Genesis). The book is serious, scholarly bible commentary of the famous Don Isaac, the leader of the Jews and royal court of Spain (who preferred exile to conversion). The book has subject headings, copious footnotes and subject index. This work and later volumes will be an important part of the collection of any Jewish Library. Cat. # 64819 $ 36.00 Rabbi Dr. Michael (Mickey) Rosen, best known as the founder and director of Yakar, has published a serious, scholarly and thoroughly engrossing book, entitled, Quest For Authenticity the thought of Reb Simha Bunim. The book encompasses an analysis of the philosophy of Przysucha Hassidut, and its place in 18th Century (CE) Poland. The social and ideological struggles in Jewish and Hassidic history are significant and worthy of research. This book manages to join scholarship with the beauty, simplicity and humility of much of the enduring wisdom reflected in the sayings and teachings of (this) school or stream of Hassidut.The book is published by Urim, ISBN 965-524-003 7, Cat. # 65155 $ 29.00 Finally I would like to highlight a new book by Prof. Admiel Kosman, entitled, Mesekhet Nashim, Womans Tractate, wisdom, love, faithfulness, passion, beauty, sex, holiness. The book is the second in a series by the author representing a new look at classical Jewish sources. This work analyzes, translates and explains the text with reference to tosefta, midrash and much more. The book presents rabbinic stories from the Talmud and through medieval rabbinic teaching including responsa on adultery and rape. Having said this I dont want to mislead as the book includes much Hebrew Language and Literature as well as spiritual and philosophical aspects on gender roles, love, faith sex and holiness. The book is published by Keter, isbn # 965 07 1564 9. Cat. # 65050 $ 27.00 For all those who havent heard yet and those who have already been notified, we are pleased to announce that Seth Nelson Levy has joined Jerusalem Books and will be responsible for communications and other areas. We welcome him warmly and all of us will do everything to maintain and exceed our standard of service to you. We wish all of you a warm and peaceful Autumn and a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Jerusalem Books ltd. Thanks, Jeff Jerusalem Books Ltd. P.O.B. 26190 Jerusalem 91261 Israel 972-2-643-5850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] www.jerusalembooks.co.il Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran
[ha-Safran]: Musical treasures of Bukharan Jewry and Holocaust books
is published by Haifa University 2007, isbn 965-311-067-5, Cat. # 64208 $25.00 There are many related things to mention, from the CD ROM of Esther Farbstein at the Jerusalem College, Mikhlelet Yerushalayim, 'Korot ha-Sho'ah be'mevo'ot lesifrut ha-rabanit,' (Holocaust and Rabbinic Literature), Cat. # 63652 $ 44.00, to, 'In Jewish Lithuania Paths,' a Hebrew guide, including much history, maps, photos, addresses and phone numbers, by Akiva Sela, isbn 965-7234-04-2, published by Mikhlelet Efrata, 2007, Cat. 64382 $ 16.00 In years past a holocaust memoire entitled, 'Haya'ar ha-Adom,' was published by Alpeh publishing, Tel Aviv 1982 and authored by Yitzhak Shumovitz. The book which was originally published in Hebrew has been published in English, entitled, 'The Red Forest,' by Rivka Teyer, the daughter of Isaac Shumowitz about the travails of their family during the holocaust including how they survived in hiding. The new book is not only more accessible in English but also has a more detailed and frank discussion on the death of small, sick child who was smothered so as to save the others in hiding. Cat. # 60140 $24.00 Lastly, for now and at the other end of the spectrum is Ram Oren's latest, 'Ha-Shevu'ah,' 'The Oath,' published by Keshet, is a true holocaust story of oppression, death, salvation and escape, by the best selling Israeli writer better known for his fiction. Cat. # 64258 $ 25.50 Please let us know what interests you and keep in touch, Wishing all of you a Happy and Healthy New Year from all of us at Jerusalem Books ltd. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Jerusalem Books, pob 26190 Jerusalem 91261, Israel http://www.jerusalembooks.co.ilwww.jerusalembooks.co.il tel/fax 972-2-643-3580 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: July 07 Newsletter - Jerusalem Books Ltd.
Dear Friends, We at Jerusalem Books are pleased to announce that our Website is back on line. We apologize for the temporary and unexplained crash of our site. We view this event as an opportunity for us to improve our website. We will try and post more catalogs in scrollable PDF format and make other changes and additions. As the world of Israeli books and Hebrew Literature doesn't rest in the summer months we would like to bring to your attention some important and interesting new titles. Amos Oz, recently published his latest novel in Hebrew, 'Haruzei Ha-Hayim ve-Hamavet.' The book about a writer in Tel Aviv, and much more, was published by Keter, Tel Aviv 2007, isbn # 965-07-1526, Cat. 63095, $ 21.00. Another important work not to be missed is A.B. Yehoshua's, 'Esh Yedidutit,' Friendly Fire,' which was published by Kibbutz Meuhad, Tel Aviv, 2007, Cat.# 62807, $ 25.00. Victory Over Hitler, is the title of Avraham Burg's latest work. The book has generated much interest and controversy and is both the autobiographical look into a family of Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany, the experiences of growing up in Israel from the trial of Eichman to wars and conflict with Arab countries and Palestinians. Along the way the author, former MK, government minister and head of the Jewish Agency, analyzes and challenges many concepts and conclusions about the Holocaust and Israel. This book was also published by Miskal Yediot Hemed, publishing, Tel Aviv, 2007. isbn 965-482-460-4. Cat. 63903, $ 25.00. After mentioning these well known male authors it seems correct to mention that Dr. Rivka Nardi has written another book about feminism and equality in the modern world. Although the book is in Hebrew and includes case studies of Israeli Men and Women, the book is a scholarly look at relations between the sexes in society, religion, work and home. The book is entitled, 'Nashim Hasrot Mano'ah,' and is translated as, 'Timeless Women,' perhaps to avoid any negative connotations of, Restless Women, (which is the literal translation)? The book cites many important Israeli academic institutions, studies, organizations, like Na'amat, and includes a bibliography of feminism including many important Israeli sources. Published by Pardes, Haifa 2007. Isbn.978-965-7171-46-2 , Cat. 64002, $22.00. This leads nicely into the area of Rabbinics / Sifrei Kodesh and 'Mahshevet.' Marla Frankel, has written an important book on Jewish Thought and Philosophy, on 'Torata shel Nehama Leibowitz,' the outstanding and influencial, Jewish Philosopher, Teacher and scholar, of the 20th Century. The book which is part of the Yahadut Kan ve-Akhshav series by Miskal, Yediot Sifrei Hemed, Tel Aviv 2007, isbn 965 482 287 3. Cat. # 63901, $24.00. Mossad Harav Kook has published an interesting and important collection of articles by R' Ovadia Yossef, (former Chief Rabbi), Sefer Masa Ovadiyah, delivered at conferences on Oral Law. The issues he discusses include Women's status, Medicine and Shabbat, returning land principle of preserving life 'piku'ah nefesh,' to mention a few. Of course this volume traverses the subjects of Halakha Jewish Law and Mahshevet Yisrael Jewish Thought and Philosophy. Cat #64379, $ 22.00. In the realm of new, exceptional Hebrew books from Israel, I would like to mention, 'Darka shel Halakha, by Daniel Sperber, about the legal judgements of Jewish scholars regarding women reading the Torah. The distinguished author is a recipient of the Israel Prize, a rabbi, and the president of the Torah Institute at Bar Ilan University. The scholarly work, which includes history and philosophy has serious footnotes, sources and quotes from classic rabbinic sources. Lastly, the book comes out published by Reuven Mass, which is this year, celebrating their 80th year. Cat. # 64170, $25.00. The title 'Meh'karei Eliezer,' is an example of a title which hides a significant, milestone, work behind what could be an opaque and obscure title. The book, is a collection of articles and research papers, by Prof. Eliezer Bashan on the Jewish Sepahrdic Diaspora in the East and West. The topics, which vary from Jewish and World History from the 16th to 20th Centuries CE, to the relations, political, religious and otherwise with the Moslem and Christian Worlds, Greek, Turkish, North Africa. It is published jointly by Ashkelon Academic College, which is a branch of Bar Ilan University and Orot Yahadut Hamagreb, Israel 2007, Cat. #64381, $34.00. The hot weather continues in Arizona but it did not impede a very successful AJL. Thank you all once again for your interest in us and what we do. Sincerely, Jeff Jerusalem Books, pob 26190 Jerusalem 91261, Israel http://www.jerusalembooks.co.ilwww.jerusalembooks.co.il tel/fax 972-2-643-3580 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those
[ha-Safran]: June Newsletter from Jerusalem Books
Dear Friends, We are pleased to announce that the Lieberman Institute has published the latest, (second) volume of the Talmud HaIgud, on tractate Shabbat, by Dr. Stephen Wald. This is another in the new, landmark series in Talmud scholarship. This volume displays the critical and scientific approach to Talmud scholarship which has been the hallmark of the Lieberman Institute as developed and perfected by Prof. Shama Friedman. The analysis employed by Dr. Wald goes far beyond the traditional analysis of the sugiyot and kushiyot, issues and difficulties, both textual and logical. Rather a comparison to Mishna, Mesorot, Aggada, Tosefta and Talmud Bavli and Yerushalmi reveals the core and origins of many talmudic principles. The analysis of the debates and disputes of the Talmud, particularly on such an important subject as Sabbath and the prohibition against works on the Sabbath teaches much about rabbinic, tanaitic and amoraic thinking, about logical principles in Jewish Law including comparisons of different infractions against halakha and different circumstances and culpabilities. Equally important is the systematic analysis which reveals much about what are rabbinic prohibitions, (de rabbanan) and what are forbidden by the Torah, ( Av Melakhot), (De oraita). The work naturally includes copious footnotes and cites and also a significant English language abstract of 35 pages. We, at Jerusalem Books ltd., highly recommend this work for any library or scholar of Jewish Studies, Thought or Talmud. Cat. #63791 $ 39.00 Modern Israeli Hebrew Literature is naturally, a beloved and important field for all of us at Jerusalem Books ltd. It is not only the growth and flowering of the Hebrew Language it is also a window and stage for Jewish and Israeli society, culture and politics in modern times. As if this were not enough, we find the history of Jews and Jewish communities on all (the inhabited) continents over past years and centuries and ultimately much world history as well. Ilan Sheinfeld has published his latest novel entitled, Maase Be-Tabaat, A Tale of a Ring, which chronicles the lives of Jewish prostitutes and pimps in ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags /Argentina from 1870 1930. The masterful tale, published by Keter will be a noted part of many modern Hebrew collections. Isbn 965 07 1530 4, Cat. # 63689 $ 24.00 Recently, Kinneret published a novel by Gavriella Avigur Rotem, entitled, Adom Atik, as in an old red wine. The book, which has historical components reflected in characters and events in mandatory Palestine but is as well a rich depiction of human and family relationships. An interesting detail is that the author was born in Argentina in 1946 and immigrated to Israel in 1950. Cat. #63792 $ 27.00 Sifriat Poalim (Hakibutz Ha-Meuhad) has re-released, Mikhtavim Me-Nisiya Medume, Letters From an Imaginary Journey, by Lea Goldberg. The book was originally published in 1937. Isbn 965-0300-02-01. Cat. # 63137 $22.50 Lastly, for now, since we want to be as nearly perfect as we can we must mention, Hayim Shelamin, An Entire Life, by Aharon Appelfeld. Published by Keter, 2007, ISBN 965 07 1522 3.Cat. # 63165 $ 26.00 All of us at Jerusalem Books ltd. wish you a pleasant summer and thank you for your interest and efforts. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer I look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming AJL in Phoenix or here in Jerusalem whenever you can come. Sincerely, Jeff Jerusalem Books, pob 26190 Jerusalem 91261, Israel http://www.jerusalembooks.co.ilwww.jerusalembooks.co.il tel/fax 972-2-643-3580 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Jerusalem Int'l Book Fair
Dear Friends, First, all of us at Jerusalem Books would like to invite any of our friends and anyone who will be attending the Jerusalem Int'l Book Fair, who is involved with, selection and / or acquisition of books from Israel, to join us for a RECEPTION on February 20, 2007, 6-8:30PM at the Crown Plaza Hotel, with some wine and cheese and Klezmer Violin. The event will be in a suite at the hotel, please contact us for the suite number or any info. Often we see unusual, high quality books which may of limited prints and of course, if they are in profile we send them. Sometimes if the material is of interest but perhaps self published or important but not clearly within the profile, we send flyers. This is one of those occasions where the material is important and unusual but self published and expensive. The volume entitled, Sefer Segulot ve-Yishuot, includes facsimiles of several works from manuscript. They are the work of the 18th Century, Yemenite scholar, sage and cantor, Rabbi Reuven Shemaya, who emigrated with many manuscripts including these, on Philosophy, custom, Astronomy and astrology and magic, including, medicine, and amulets as well as ethics dating from the 7th to 13th cent's. The publisher is Yeshua Ben David Salam. I cannot guarantee or verify how many copies are in print but if it is available we can get it. I think that you may want this for the library collection. Cat. # 62139 $138.00 Sefer Pnei Yehoshua, an 18th cent. Talmud and Aggada classic has been re- published by HAMOR Institute, / Machon HAMAOR in ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags /Jerusalem, by Rabbi Daniel Bitton. This is a 6 volume work, Cat. # 62154 and sells for $168.00 This important scholarly work includes clear headings, footnotes, authors (R Yaakov Yehoshua) biography and over 800 footnotes in each volume. A recent title which merits comment is Rav Yehoshua Weitzman, has published, Raba Emunatekha, lessons on Midrash Raba. The book is scholarly, with serious footnotes and a nice index to all of Talmud and other Midrash Aggada and another subject index. The author is the Rosh Yeshiva in Maalot on the Lebanese border and the book is highly recommended. Cat. # 61891 $17.50 The next rabbinic work is mentioned because we want to recommend it but also to remind those who are interested, about significant publishers of this kind of material. One such publisher is Machon Harav Mazliah an important publisher of Sephardi books. R Moshe Horev is the author of the book entitled, Sefer Keter Torah, which deals with the Talmudic Principles of the Baale Hatosfot, early, Rishonim / Sages (who were, as I recall mostly Ashkenazim living in France and Germany, although some did come from Spain.). The work also includes many translations and explanations of Aramaic, Talmudic terms This constitutes the second edition, 2006, while the first edition came out in 2005. Cat. #62211 $21.00 In the realm of known publishers that everyone wants, Mossad Harav Kook has published some new books. The description new is critical here as this publisher is known for occasionally releasing new editions of books previously published, (by them), without clear indication that it is an offset or re-issue. The first is a two volume work entitled, Shamati mi-Ravi, Avi Ad Sar Shalom, which are the teachings and Bible commentary of R Eliezer Shalom haCohen Litovsky, (zl c.1931), as heard, saved and edited by R Yisrael Barzstitsky, who perished in the Lodz Ghetto. Rabbi Letovsky had been a Dayan, the Judge of Lodz for over thirty years and the book not only includes rare and priceless Bible interpretation but also references to other European sages and even some tragic Holocaust history. Cat. #62210 $ 34.00 Another important book just published by the Mossad Harav Kook, is by Dr. Yehoshafat Nevo, Eli Mikra, Iyun ve-Heker be-Sugiyout Mikraiot. This work contains much Jewish Thought and Philosophy, as well as analysis of commentary including Rashi and Rambam to the Maharam. The work is scholarly, with footnotes and deals with many significant issues from nationalism and messianism to relations with Christianity, the Spanish expulsion as well as the influences of Islam from the 7th to the 10th Cent. (CE). I cannot recommend this work more highly. Its a Must Have. Cat. #62176 $19.50 Lastly, from Mossad Harav Kook, I must mention the recent publication of, Perushei HaRamban LeYerushalmi, Nashim tractate, Volume II. This work, edited by Yoel Florsheim, is scholarly, with copious footnotes and multiple indices. It is a work which analyzes and compiles the teachings of Nachmanides the 13th Cent Spanish Jewish Sage, first published now, from manuscripts. The only obvious caveat, caution, is that this is part of an ongoing series. Cat. #62177 $24.50 Since we have mentioned
[ha-Safran]: February Newsletter from Jerusalem Books
Dear Friends, Since the recent resignation of the IDF chief, the Ramatkal, Gen. Dan Halutz, it is timely to mention that Israeli fiction writer Ram Oren has published a new book, entitled, Ramatkal, the abbreviation for Chief of the General Staff of the Army. The book which reflects many trends and issues in modern Israeli life, touches upon power, ambition, politics, idealism and aging along with the military and political challenges faced by Israel in a complicated and dangerous middle east. Cat. # 62097 $24.00 (Ram Oren recently also released another book, Yamin Adumin. Cat# 61025 - a suspense novel based on a true story of love and war. ) In the book world, as in the film world, topics often come in twos or even threes. Be-sodo shel Ariel ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags /Sharon, is a biography of the former PM and general, written by his lifelong friend, confidant and loyalist. Uri Dan, a talented author and leading journalist wrote this chronicle of Sharon which is equally a history of Israel including some of the recent astounding steps such as the withdrawal from the Gaza strip. Publ. Miskal / Yediot, isbn 965-482-394-2, Cat. 62315 $ 27.00 It is important to note that the book was also published, more or less simultaneously in English outside of Israel. Also another book, Sharon / Tahanot Hayav (Stations of his life), has been published by Shibolim, isbn 965-7384-14-1. It is a large format coffee table type book with many photos. Included are many photos from the many battles in which he fought and at least one lovely photo of Sharon holding a pomello. Cat. # 61558 $ 37.00 Dan Shilon another celebrated Israeli journalist has published a novel entitled, Teguva Roemet, Stormy Reaction. This is another in the realm of timely fiction that reflects and perhaps expresses Israeli political, social, international, military realities. The book, deals with military action in Lebanon and the role and influence of the media, among other things. Published by Miskal Yediot, Hemed, isbn. 965-482-357-8, Cat. #61233 $26.00 In this past Friday issue of Haaretz they mentioned a journal of Hebrew Literature in English, MHL, No. 3, published by Toby Press. Now, this is published in the US, so I/we, at Jerusalem Books Ltd. dont need to mention it. However, I cant help but be positive and supportive of a journal of literature which increases the awareness of Israeli Hebrew authors. Hopefully, this will increase the need and desire to acquire these books in their original Hebrew. Recently, the world of Hebrew Literature saw the passing of Prof. Gershon Shaked, the known author and literary critic. He taught at Tel Aviv University and Jerusalem Books distributed more than a dozen books he published over the years. In the area of Rabbinics / Sifrei Kodesh I hope to post a separate newsletter shortly. Needless to say, if you are looking for the new Talmud Yerushalmi, single volume edition or anything else by Ketuvim, or new things from Mossad Harav Kook, please let us know. All of us at Jerusalem Books wish you a Happy Purim. Sincerely, Jeff Jerusalem Books, pob 26190 Jerusalem 91261, Israel http://www.jerusalembooks.co.ilwww.jerusalembooks.co.il tel/fax 972-2-643-3580 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Jerusalem Books Thanksgiving 2006 Newsletter
Dear Friends, In the field of research on Hassidut, the name Prof. Gedalia Nigal must always be mentioned. And if you don't yet have Sipurim Hasidi'im me-Lamberg-Lvov (cat.no.60111 $54.00) you really should order it now. However, R Yitzhak Alfasi, the known researcher and author has recently released two new books, Hassidut bKol Dor va-Dor, and Hikre Eretz Yisrael. Both books are published by Shem, Jerusalem 2006. Hassidut bKol Dor va-Dor, stretches from the Baal Shem Tov and the Vilna Gaon to Rav Mendel of Vitebsk, who led others and emigrated to Israel (made aliya), in the late 18th century. This work builds upon other works by the author such as his 4 volume set, The Encyclopedia of Hassidut (set #744, each volume about $20.00) but stands tall in its important contribution to research in this field. The book chronicles the relations between European and pre-Israeli Hassidut. The final chapters of the book include research on women in Hassidut and the bibliographic origins of certain Hassidic works. Cat. #61423 $20.00 (341 pages) The second above mentioned book, Hikre Eretz Yisrael, includes much history on Jews in Ottoman Palestine from the 17th century onward including an alphabetical listing of sages and biographies. The book includes chapters on the communities of Hebron and Tiberias as well as Tel Aviv and Religious Zionism. Cat #61424 $20.50 (373 pages). Ahavat Shalom has published two books by R Eliyahu Rabinovich Teomim, aka the Aderet. They are part of the multi-volume work, Otzar Kitve ha-Aderet. The 2 books are: Shlosha Sefarim Niftahim (cat.no. 61657) (Har Ha-Moria, Ozne Yerushalayim and Yalkut David) and the second book, (Otzar ) Sefer Megillat Simanim (and) Teshuva Me-Yira (cat.no. 61656). The first, Otzar Kitve ha-Aderet Shlosha Sefarim Niftahim is on Halakha and the second book includes a glossary of Talmud abbreviations. The last book within a book, so to speak, is a play on words on its subject Yira Li, by Rambam/Maimonides and was originally published in 1907. Both books are serious, scholarly works, with square print and extensive footnotes and contain much material first published now from manuscripts. Regarding Holocaust research, history and memoirs, I would like to mention and recommend the recent work by former Knesset Speaker, Dov Shilansky, Hashekhah le-'Or ha-Yom (Darkness Shrouded the Day) published by Yad Vashem. Cat. #60507 $21.00 Another holocaust memoir, this one self-published is Me-Hashoah el- Shahar Hadash, From the Holocaust to a New Dawn, is by David Shahar, and is a first person chronicle of death and survival of Polish Jewry and the authors new dawn in Israel including going from a refugee to fighter in the War of Independence. Cat. #61348 $40.00 In Hebrew Literature, along with a new novel and a new edition such as Kameha, Longing,by Judith Rotem (Cat.no. 61509 $24.00) and Shlosha Me-Hem, by Aharon Megged with language changes by the author (Cat.no. 60904 $22.00) I would like to mention two important new books which involve literary critique and analysis of two major authors of Hebrew / Israeli Literature. The first is entitled: Yetzirah be-Yitzirah 'Asuyah, Creating from Creations, Inter-textuality in the Novels of Amos Oz, by Esther Azulay, published by Dani Sefaim, 2006 (Cat.no. 61174 $22.00). The second is Shmuel Thomas Huppert's Kod-kod Esh, Fire Crown in the company of the Poet Uri Zvi Greenberg, isbn 965-407-690, published by Carmel 2006. Cat. #61420 $19.00 Lastly, I would like to highlight a recent book published by Yad Ben Zvi, entitled, Holy Land Scenes, 1906. This book of photographs and text commemorates and revitalizes a photo book of pictures of Palestine made by the Imberger brothers, a Templar family who lived in the German Colony in Jerusalem a hundred years ago. The book by Yoel Amir has text by Jacob Wahrman and an introduction by Prof. Haim Goren an expert on the History of Palestine and Israel. It is a truly beautiful book which combines scholarship, history and restored photographic images which make the scenes come alive. This book is in English and Hebrew. Cat. #61560 $31.00 Happy Thanksgiving, Jeff Spitzer all of us at Jerusalem Books Ltd. Jerusalem Books, pob 26190 Jerusalem 91261, Israel http://www.jerusalembooks.co.ilwww.jerusalembooks.co.il tel/fax 972-2-643-3580 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio
[ha-Safran]: On the Jewish community in Romania : Evreimea Botosaneana
Dear all, As I am not aware of those libraries that collect books in Romanian, on the Jewish community, I've decided to post on HaSafran. This book - Evreimea Botosaneana (there is a chupchik under the s and a u-type symbol above the As - if this makes a difference in the understanding of the word) is one large (584 pages), soft cover volume on the history, community and the people of the Jewish community. It is published in Israel by the World Cultural Association of Jews from Romania (based in Israel). The volume includes some photographs and documents. cat.no. 59692 $48.00 + shipping. Please be in touch. Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, pob 26190 Jerusalem 91261, Israel http://www.jerusalembooks.co.ilwww.jerusalembooks.co.il tel/fax 972-2-643-3580 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Newsletter mid-summer 2005
is ICCI, Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel and the World Conference of Religions for Peace, Cat. # 56360 $28.00 And one last quick one, a new memoir is out by the distinguish justice Haim Cohen. cat.no.55870 - Mavo 'Ishi / Autobiographiah. published by Dvir. 493pages $27.00 Have a good rest of the summer. Jeff Spitzer Jerusalem Books POB 26190 Jerusalem 91260 Israel 972-2-6433580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Convention
Dear all, I'm not a librarian and unless the convention comes to Israel, probably will never attend one, but I've been following this conversation for the past couple of years - so here's my 2 cents! There are many universities in major cities - this may answer a number of the problems brought up in the discussion. and the recent suggestion of every other year - college/hotel - may really be an option, especially if there is a desire to increase the numbers of participants. I think the idea of having the convention committee made up of others outside of the area of the convention itself is a good one. The accumulated experience of past years is always a plus. as for the exhibitors - and only being able to speak for Jerusalem Books - wherever you'll be, Jerusalem Books will be there! wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books POB 26190 Jerusalem 91260 Israel 972-2-6433580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: But is it Jewish? by Amnon Hadary
My father in law, Amnon's Hadary has a new book out. As it has a US isbn we (Jerusalem Books) will not be carrying it. But you can order it thru me or thru Amnon directly (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]). As newly published, the cost of the book is $15.00 plus $2.50 for airmail shipping (advertised price is $16.75 plus shipping). This new book But Is It Jewish? explores how writers of the 3rd Jewish Commonwealth have not only gone to the well of ancient and traditional text to find inspiration but have drunk deeply of it's waters - to create a modern body of work with ancient echoes. Paperback, BiblioBooks, 186 pages / ISBN: 0-9766681-1-4 Amnon Hadary was born in Palestine in 1929, spent the years '38 to '48 in Chicago, and returned to the Land of Israel in time to serve in the Palmach during the War of Independence. So he has experienced life in the diaspora in one of the world's oldest democracies and homecoming to one of the newest. A member of a kibbutz for 20 years, he spent the past 35 years in Jerusalem, working, writing, editing and lecturing. His first book, in Hebrew - Ruah B'li Hatzalah / ha-Roman ha-Yehudi ba-Amerika (To Royal Estate: The American Jewish Novel) was a critique of American Jewish literature. Married, with children and grandchildren, his commitment to Zionism remains vital: its realization attainable only through the imperative of peace. The affirmations of an unrepentant Zionist are written in that spirit. There will be a limited book signing tour - mid-September and October in NY, Philadelphia and Chicago areas -by the author (and Rivka) please feel free to contact them for further details and an invitation and even the possibility of setting up a lecture while they're in the states. Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books POB 26190 Jerusalem 91260 Israel 972-2-6433580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Newsletter early June 2005
Dear Friends, Regarding material published in Israel I occasionally prefer to mention the more popular material and not just, say, archaeology at Lachish. I contend that sometimes in music CDs, museum catalogs or even Haggadot we can often learn so much from language to social trends, influences and history. A new significant CD has come out with Yossi Banai Reading Tehillim (Psalms) - (or in Hebrew Yossi Banai Koreh Tehilim) . This of course is of multi - disciplinary interest and defies categorization. The blurb on the back of this boxed set reads: The 19 Psalms read by Yossi Banai, one of the greatest Israeli actors, to original music by Jonathan Bar Giora, and the book of Psalms, presented to the modern Hebrew reader by Dr. Moshe Anat, illuminate the sublime art of the Hebrew poets who wrote The Book of Psalms thousands of years ago. (Tov, so the english blurb isn't great but you get the picture.) But this boxed set is impressive - it includes the CD, with an English and Hebrew listing of the tracks and a hardcover copy (about 8.5 x 6) of Tehilim in Hebrew. This would not only make a wonderful educational tool but also a beautiful present. Cat. # 55797 $24.00 'To Fall in Love with Israel,' (Lehit'ahev be-'Erets Yisrael) is a new book of walks in Israel by the author (Israel researcher) Ofer Regev, and includes history with discovery by focusing not on the wars and battles associated with places but rather, love stories. For example in Jerusalem the life and love of Eliezer Ben Yehuda and the house in Talpiot. Also Shai Agnon and his beloved wife who alone could read his handwriting and type his work. Cat. #55439 $22.00 Dr. Yael Levine, (PhD Bar Ilan) has published, 'Midrashei Bitya Bat Paroh,' which is a critical scholarly work on this and other Midrashim and the characters, role models, influence and perception of women in Judaism. She includes many cites and references as well as Aramaic translation and even the 'Mi she-berakh,' of 19th Cent. Rahel Luzzato. Cat .#55238 $12.50 In the area of History and Holocaust study we must mention Rav Lau's holocaust memoir from Buchenwald to Israeli Rabbinate, 'Al Tishlakh Yad el ha-Yeled,' Cat. #55542 $24.00 Also on Sho'ah is 'To Bear Witness,' on, as the title suggests, 'Holocaust Remembrance at Yad Vashem,' soft cover (the hard cover is out of print). Cat. #55040 $42.00 From, Michlala Yerushalyim there is a new important work entitled 'Yedei Moshe, drashot bemahane hesger biyame ha-sho'ah.' Which include Drashot - Sermons given in the concentration camp. The Michlala is a girl's college in Jerusalem. Cat. # 55828 $13.50. They have also produced some new important holocaust documentaries on CD. 'Lemi she-Asfani,' is the testimony of Lea Nevenzal, an Israeli poet who survived the holocaust being hidden by a Polish familiy. Another CD is called 'Mizvafda she'ih efshar lakakhat,' is about Jewish life in Europe at the time of the holocaust. and a third, 'Be-Tsar Kenafeih / Yomano shel ha-Na'ar Moshe'. Each of these CDs are $35.00 On behalf of all of us at Jerusalem Books, I would like to wish all of you, our colleagues and friends, a Happy Healthy Shavuot and a great AJL convention in California, and I look forward to seeing you there. (Please stop by our table and say hello!) Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Set : 22 vols. Tur Shulchan Aruch
Maybe this is of interest? We have a set that was sent to the states by mistake. It is a medium size set, hardcover. Corners are bent from improper handling and the covers do not look new, eventhough it is. This size sells retail for about $450. As we would rather avoid bringing it back to Israel, I'm looking to discount this set - including shipping - $300.00 Please be in touch. Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books POB 26190 Jerusalem 91260 Israel 972-2-6433580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Koran / new translation from Arabic to Hebrew
You may have seen this already, but just in case you haven't... this translation with annotations, appendixes and indices by Professor Uri Rubin. Published by Tel Aviv University Press and MAPA publishers. 600 pages, hardcover. $41.50 (surface shipping for the single volume $5.00, airmail $10.00) The following was on ynetnews.com TEL AVIV - A new and updated Hebrew translation of the Koran, the book sacred to Islam, hit the bookstores nationwide this week. The Koran is regarded by Muslims worldwide as the foundation of Islam, the revelation of god, and the final authority. Hundreds of millions of Muslims are able to quote entire sections of the Koran by heart and they live their life by its strict doctrines. The latest translation was translated from Arabic into Hebrew by Uri Rubin, Professor of Arabic and Islam at Tel Aviv University and a world acclaimed expert on the Koran and its interpretations. The translation was published as part of a new series on religion edited by Aviad Kleinberg, a professor of history at Tel Aviv University . Three earlier translations preceded this edition; the first by Hermann Reckendorf was published in 1857. Yosef Yoel Rivlin translated the second version in 1937, which until now was viewed as the most popular, with several editions printed throughout the years. The third version of the Koran was translated by Aaron Ben Shemesh and was published in 1971. According to Rubin there has been a need for a new translation for years as the earlier versions were too complex to understand without the Arabic text. Sasson Somekh, a professor emeritus of Arabic literature at Tel Aviv University, agreed with Rubin, saying there was certainly a need for a new translation. Rubin's translation is very simple, lucid and void of trying to make an impression. The text is accompanied by convenient footnotes and easy to understand interpretations, he said Please contact to order. thanks. wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books POB 26190 Jerusalem 91260 Israel 972-2-6433580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Sh'ut ha-Ridbaz and TAU Arch. Mono. #22
Dear Friends, There is a new very important set, 6 vol., Sh'ut ha-Ridbaz, the Responsa of the Ridbaz. He was Rabbi Ben Zimra, rabbi of Alexandria Egypt who emigrated to Israel in the 16th cent. It includes legal decisions on over 2400 issues in Jewish law, halacha and civil matters as well as Philosophy. The last two volumes of this important edition are of material FIRST PUBLISHED NOW FROM MANUSCRIPT. (The set is published by Yerid ha-Sefarim.) cat. # 53726 $110.00 At the other end of the spectrum, (from Rabbinics), and also very important is the newest in the Tel Aviv University Archeological Monographs # 22, on the excavations at Lachish. isbn # 965-5266-017 cat.#52370 The previous volume was # 23, was titled, 'Inscribed in Clay,' isbn # and was priced at $68.00. (Prior to that was # 21 Archaelogy of Sinai, $84.00.) However, this monograph is a 5 Volume set! The price is $250.00 It is an important series and we think you will want it in your collection.. Thanks for your attention and we look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jeff Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Yalkut Shimoni
yalkut shimoni ha-menukad ve-ha-mevo'ar / rafael levine / machon torah sh-be-ktav We have a set in stock that we'd like to part with : vols. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 (5, 6 and 10 have not yet come out. ) the 7 volumes. regular price $129.50 / this set - $120.50 (does not include shipping - surface shipping - $15.00 / airmail - $48.00). Please let us know if you're interested. Sincerely, Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Wanted 2nd hand sefer kodesh
A client is looking for : Na'im Zemirot Yisrael edited by Yizhak Gerstenkorn. they believe the last publication was in 1951. If anyone has a copy they are willing to part with, please drop me a line. Shabbat Shalom. Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Demonizing the Other / Antisemitism,
Dear Librarians, We found a copy of this book (1999, 373pgs., Harwood Press) on our shelves. Does anyone need it? $6.50 for the surface shiping or $12.00 for airmail shipping. (no charge for the book!) I've only one copy, first come, first serve. Sincerely, Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Sefer HaZohar shel Gershom Sholem / 6 vols.
Dear all, This is a very important set for any academic collection. Published by Magnes Publishing in 1992. I know that it was thought to be out of print. We have a couple of sets in stock - if you are interested - cat.no.14536 / $262.50 (11kgs. shipping by surface mail - $26.00 / airmail available.) please be in touch. Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Aspaklariya
Are you missing volumes? we have a number of single volumes of this 30 volume set. Selling below cost - $18.00/per volume - summer cleaning! We have: 3 thru 7 15 and 16 18 thru 30 please be in touch. Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Hebrew University Bible Project / Book of Yehezkel
Shalom Rav, Over the past couple of years the Hebrew University Bible Project put out the first two volumes in this multi-volume work - Jeremiah and Isaiah. Now, the third has just come out. We will have the book in stock by the end of the week, so please let me know if you're interested. The cost of the book is $90.00 (If you need more details, just let me know and once the book is here I will get back to you. ) B'shalom, Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Hagada de Pesaj del Campo de Gurs / 1941 (in Spanish)
Shalom Rav, I've seen time to time requests for titles in Spanish. Thought this might be of interest. I am sure that most of you have seen this in either English or Hebrew (or both). It is hard cover, 110 pages with photographs and copies of the original text as well as a great deal of historical detail and information. Published by Yad Vashem, 2004. $35.00 (English and Hebrew versions are also available). L'hitraot, Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Encyclopedia of the Righteous Among the Nations / France
Dear all, This book is a must for every library. A first volume of what will hopefully be a vast collection of information. This hard cover, 607 page volume details the individuals that risked their lives to save Jews in France in WWII. It includes pictures, when available, an index and a historical introduction. Originally published by Yad Vashem in 2003, the work is now available in English. Cat. no. 50833 $41.00 L'hitraot, Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: E.Netzer - Hasmonean Herodian palaces at Jericho,
vol. III X-Original-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 5.1 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN boker tov, I have a copy of this book that was damaged in transit. The corners are a little bent and the cover is a little warn. really, a little. but, I can't return it and as it came out already in 2002, I can hold on to it till we get an order - or I can offer it for less. New, we sell this at $79 - (less than what I've seen on the web) - this copy I'm willing to sell for $59.00 plus shipping - $7.00 surface mail, $17.80 airmail (the book weighs almost 2 kg) - be in touch. (and if you want a new copy, be in touch as well. ) Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: Hasafran at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listserver at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 at osu.edu AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org/
[ha-Safran]: Hasmonean and Herodian Palaces at Jericho/ vol. 2
Dear all, I know you been holding your breathe! waiting to get your hands on the sequel... well here it is! (And if this fits your approval plan, it's on the way) Ehud Netzer's - Hasmoneasn and Herodian Palaces at Jericho / Final Reports of the 1973 - 1987 Excavations / Volume II Stratigraphy and Architecture - Ehud Netzer and Rachel laureys-Chachy The Coins - Ya'akov Meshorer Israel Exploration Society, Hebrew University, 2004. Hard cover, full color w/pull out map. 315 pages plus 16 plates. cat. # 50100, $76.00 Hope you had a blooming Tu B'shvat - we did! Wendy *in these times of email viruses, please use a clear subject line. if we don't recognize the sender and subject, I won't be able to open the mail. sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 at osu.edu AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Video - The First Israeli in Space: The Story of Ilan
Ramon X-Original-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 5.1 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Dear all, This NTSC video is 70 minutes long and was produced by the Israel Broadcasting Authority, 2003. It is in English and is available for $28.00 The blurb says: ... it follows the footsteps from the beginning of his training until his untimely death... For more than 4 years a film crew from Israel's Public Television documented the long road which led Ilan to the launch pad in Florida. Please be in touch. Wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: Hasafran at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listserver at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 at osu.edu AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org/
[ha-Safran]: Complete Guide to the Temple Mount Excavations
Shalom, shalom, We've just come across this English translation (2002) of a title we carried (and still do) in Hebrew (2000). This is a soft cover text, 120 pages with extensive sketchs and full-color photographs. It includes history, a bibliography and a pull-out map. This is a worthy addition to any library collection or educational institution. If you're interested, let me know. cat.# 49508 - $24.00 Shabbat Shalom, wendy Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books, ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261 972-2-643-3580 (tel/fax) == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: Hasafran at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listserver at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 at osu.edu AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org/
