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 z"l 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-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
