Dear Friends,
For many years I have tried to highlight and focus on developments in
Israeli, Hebrew publishing secular and rabbinic. So this newsletter
is looking at interesting titles of in rabbinic works.
To begin, I would like to mention Tevunot publishers of Herzog
College publications. 'Ha-Adam be' n Yezur le-Yozer,' 'Man Between
Creature and Creator,' by Gad Eldad, a Bible lecturer at the Bet
Midrash Larabanim in Rome authors this scholarly work on free will
vs. obedience to God. Needless to say, the book has serious indices
and footnotes. (softcover). Isbn 978-965-7086-48-3. Cat. #
74673 $22.00
Simultaneously, the same Tevunot of Herzog College has published,
'Lahavat EshKodesh,' 'the Flame of the Holy Fire..' by Dr Ron Wacks.
(Yes that's how they spell it in the book!) The important work is on
the life and teachings of Rabbi Kalonymous KalmishShapiro of
Piaczena and his spirtual philosophy for Jewish, Hassidic
revival. Cat. 74674 $25.00
Treasures from the Chabad library, has been published in Brooklyn,
NY. Although it is not an Israeli publication, it should be mentioned
for its historical value.
There are many many books published annually on Talmud. I would like
to mention a new volume, ' Mesekhet Pe'ah,' with Rambam, Maimonides
commentary. It is by Dror Fixlerand it is a critical, scholarly
edition, published by Ma'aliyot, Ma'ale Edumin, 2010. Cat.#74675 $20.00
Feldheim has just published 'Sefer Ma'amare Emuna..'of the Rashba,
RabenuShlomo Ben Aderet. Edited by M. Leib Katsnelenbogen. This work
of Classic 14th century CE Spanish-Jewish Philosophy is from
manuscript with footnotes. Cat. # 74943 $19.50
Also a recently published Feldheim - a three (3) volume Tanakh al
ha-Daf. This is an English Hebrew title for reference. It contains
bible references to each section (tractate) of Talmud and also Talmud
commentators. It is definitely a worthwhile addition to your
library. Cat. # 74677 $59.00
I would like to mention briefly the recent book by R' Yitzhak
Ginzburg a rightfullycontrovercial figure, a leader of the
nationalist, mystical, messianic elements in Israel. His new book
entitled, 'Shlosha Ketarim,' ('Three Crowns,') about relations
between Judges, Kings and High Priests. The book deals with many
topics of historic and halakhicsignificance (like the role of
Sanhedrin and the Cohen Gadol) and ultimately the contribution and
legitimacy of these various pillars of power within the Jewish
people. The book includes a chapter on Dina De-Malkhuta Dina, which
is the author's view of national (state / secular law vis-a-vis
divine law). The book is published by Gal Einai Institute,
isbn978-965-7146-39-2. Cat. # 74823 $26.50
Rabbi Benjamin Lau, the son of the former Chief Rabbi, and an
important figure in his own right has authored a book entitled,
'Yermi'yahu, Goralo shel Hoze', (Jeremiah, The Fate of a
Prophet). The important work, which examines issues of national
revival, identity, existence is significant for Bible scholars, those
interested in Philosophy and those students of Israel and Israel
Studies. The author represents to my mind, a strain of educated,
elite orthodox Judaism in Israel whish is more progressive and
enlightened and in contrast to the more fundamentalist fringe that
also exists and must get attention. This book is published by Yediot
Hemed, isbn 978-965-545-126-9. Cat. #74822 $33.50
Another important reference title is 'Otzar Leshonot Yerushalmi'im,'
'a Concordance ofAmoraic Terms, Expressions and Phrases in
theYerushalmi.' This work by Moshe Assis is a scholarly, must have
research tool for Judaica scholars in almud, Jewish Thought,
Exegesis, Jewish Law and Hebrew Language and linguistic analysis. It
is 3 volumes and technically a dual publication from JTS, NY and
Jerusalem, with the Bet MidrashL'Rabanim be-Amerikah, isbn
978-965-456-056-6 Cat. # 74926 $ 185.00.
R' Daniel Biton, the editor of Machon HaMaor has published a nice 6
volume set, 'KitveOr Hahayim, the writings of R' Hayim ben Atar. The
six volumes are really three and three on Talmud and (3) on Shulkhan
Arukh. This is a new edition of Classic works of R' IbnAttar also
known as the Or Hahayim commentary on Bible as well as Talmud,
Kabbala andHalacha. He was a Sage of Morocco. The set is worth having
but you may have these works published in earlier editions. Cat. #
74942 $ 146.00
Sefer Takanot Hakhme Mekenes, vol. 2, has been published by Maury
(mordechai) Amar, Or Meir publishers, Paris, (printed in
Jerusalem). The large, important work is on Halakha and Jewish Law.
It is on the decrees / edicts of the Sages of Moroccan Jewry in
Mekenes and also Fez. The decrees are on Civil Law from divorce to
selling wine. The book includes Bio's of leading rabbinic figures
over seven hundred years, particular previously unpublished decrees
primarily from the 17th Cent -19th Cent CE. The work has 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
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www.jerusalembooks.co.il
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