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.il>www.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
