[ha-Safran] Why do Ashkenazim not eat qitniot on Passover?

The Ashkenazi prohibition against eating QiTNiot on Pesach began in FRa

[ha-Safran] Encyclopedia Judaica sets

Regarding sets of the Encyclopedia Judaica 2d (hardcopy) editions: There seem to be a number of these being given away or looking for homes and not finding them. Can we brainstorm ideas about what might be done? We also have an extra set that we can't give away. I'd hate to think of dumpsters ful

[ha-Safran] Graetz History and Encyclopedia Judaica Available

My small synagogue library now longer has a need for the complete six-volume set of Graetz's History of the Jews. Also, we have a duplicate set of the 16-volume 1972 Encyclopedia Judaica. If you can use either (or both!) of these sets, I'll ship them to you. Ellie Schwartz, Volunteer Librarian

Re: [ha-Safran] Encyclopedia Judaica sets

I consider it an honor that I have placed two sets of EJ's in new homes. One is in the home of a friend who is a law professor and the other was given to a rabbi just starting his career.I tossed a set that was in poor condition. Perhaps you ask some new rabbis if they want a set? On Thu, Ma

[ha-Safran] Book request

Hello I need volumes 19 and 21 of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz The Talmud (English). I have been searching and these are very expensive when available. I know we all receive donations, and I was hoping that perhaps someone received duplicates. I will, of course, pay all shipping costs. If you know of a