Dear Friends,
In the realm of Hebrew Literature we would like to announce the publication entitled, 'Hebrew Poems and Translations,' by Ralph Loewe. This monumental work has classic Hebrew Poems by Hai Gaon, Ibn Gabirol, Yehuda Halevi, and Ibn Ezra as well as medieval Hebrew Poetry. As if this weren't enough there is classical poetry translated into Hebrew by Shakespeare, Milton and other giants of literature. The author is a distinguished professor of Hebrew at Cambridge. The book is published by the Haberman Institute, Israel, 2010, isbn 9780950108667. It is highly recommended for research or reference. The book is essential for faculty and researchers and for anyone interested in poetry in Hebrew or English. Cat. # 78270 $ 49.00 Some aspects of Israel and Zionism overlap with history and others with Modern Hebrew Literature. Here we would like to mention two recent titles. First, even as we have recently celebrated the release of Gilad Shalit, we note the publication of 'Derekh Elekha,' 'the Road to You,' by Carmit Goldwasser about her missing soldier husband killed by Hizbolla and her journey towards closure. Published by Yediot Hemed, isbn 978 965 545108 5. Cat. # 77999 $35.00 Gilad Sharon has written a biography of his father Arik Sharon the legendary Israeli General and former PM. The book not only provides an inside look at Sharon's personality and family but a historical documentation of many of the events, military and political that have shaped modern Israel. Published in English and Hebrew. Perhaps this is an example of a book that you may purchase in English from Amazon. Another book which we suggest for those interested in Israel Studies and documentation of the immense influence wielded by Arik Sharon on defense, on the Likud and parliamentary politics is 'Sharon, hamesh shanim kadima,' Sharon five years forward.' The book is a large hard cover work written, edited and published by Tzvi Avisar. It documents in separate sections relations with Ehud Olmer (also PM) and Tsipi Livni and the Kadima party. There is much material on the Knesset and articles by MK Ron Baron, Shaul Mofaz and much more. Glossy and with pictures yet this seems like a reference work, not to be confused with a coffee table book. Cat 76943 $ 75.00 Recently, Michal Sapir has authored a biography of her father Pinhas Sapir. The book entitled, 'ha-Yesh ha-Gadol,' is over 800 pages and documents the life of this important political figure from the founding of the state. He was an important figure who served as Minister of Trade and Industry and Finance Minister as well. He was involved in the building of the Israeli economy during the socialist Mapai period. This is perhaps an example of an 'unsexy' title nevertheless important for research and understanding of Israeli History. Published by Yediot Hemed, isbn 978-965-545-348-5. Cat. 78023 $ 45.00 Please ask us about 'A Holistic Approach to Architecture,' a new important unusual work by Nili Portugali and published by Am Oved. This book is a professional , perhaps even academic work that also is significant regarding the development and history of Tel Aviv and is also artistic. Cat 78316 $ 48.00 Also,'Financing the Worlds Most Precious Treasures,' an important work, in English, commemorating the Antwerp Diamond Bank 1934-2009. This book by Bruno Comer and Chaim Even - Zohar published in Ramat Gan, Israel contains much history of Jews in the Diamond Industry. I found it fascinating and even more so that it deals also with lesser known and important holocaust history. ISBN 978-965-90733-4-4, published 2009 Cat.no. 78354 We thank you all for your ongoing interest and support. Wishing you a warm and happy Hannuka from all of us at Jerusalem Books ltd. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer , Jerusalem Books ltd. Jerusalem Books ltd. POB 26190, Jerusalem 91261, Israel Tel: 972-2-642-6576 Fax: 972-2-643-3580 <http://www.jerusalembooks.co.il> www.jerusalembooks.co.il <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]
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