Jerusalem Books Newsletter Update March 2013 Dear Friends,
We were able to attend the Jerusalem International Book Fair which was held at the Jerusalem Convention Center aka Binyane he-Uma. David Ehrlich hosted a panel at which aspects of the work of Yehuda Amihai were discussed. The hot writer, Nathan Englander was celebrated in the media and by the public as well as participating in a discussion with Etgar Keret on the significance of translation in literature. Something that is especially important in an age of international commerce and globalization of ideas and culture. This should lead us nicely into an update regarding Golinken's, the Status of Women in Jewish Law. I neglected to mention that this important work in English had an earlier Hebrew edition (aprox. 2000/1). What is important to note that this volume/edition has fifteen chapters while the earlier had only 10 chapters. It's in English, scholarly, and significantly expanded and updated so it's 'like new.' 978-965-7105-69-6 Cat 81136. $28.00 What is new and exciting in the field of Hebrew literature is Shai Agnon's, Shlosha Sipurim. Permit me a bit of respectful humor. This is it. The holy grail. Finally, Hebrew Literature in comics or should I say, graphic novel form. Publ. Shoken, 978-965-19-0880-4, Cat 81341 $24.00 Koren's Maggid publishing has released two new books, Esther and Shmuel (aleph). Important, scholarly, Bible exegesis, commentary. Esther, by Yonatan Grossman, is modern research and analysis of the many hidden aspects of this story.isbn 978-965-526-139-4 Cat. 81317 $ 30.00 Shmuel, isbn 978-965-526-094-6, is Bible, Tanakh, prophets, with new commentary on kings of Israel, Cat 81327 $29.00 Beshem ha-tevuna, conversations with Rabbi Hayim Amsalem, has been released and was highlighted at the Jerusalem Book Fair 2013. This important figure former member of Knesset and critic of the Shas party and aspects of the Haredi world ran unsuccessfully in the last elections. He represents an important and rare independent voice in the orthodox world and Israeli society. 978-965-512-231-2 Cat 80735 $29.00 Malkat Ha-kunkhia, is a 3 volume biography, of Naomi Frankel. It is a Hebrew work published by Gefen. The books cover the life of the author from youth in Germany through emigration to Palestine and life on kibbutz. The book's author Tsipora Kokhavi Reini is a lecturer in Hebrew Literature in Bet Berl, Bar Ilan and Tel Aviv Universities. Ha-aretz listed the price as 138 NIS, but it turns out that that was for just one of the volumes. 978-965-229-614-6, also ending 612-2 and 613-9, Cat 81236 $ 69.00 Finally, I would like to mention a new book entitled: 'R' Yoel Moshe salomon, poalo ve-toldotav,' which chronicles the history of this important figure from 1838-1912. Once again this book which is scholarly and comprehensive crosses the line between Jewish History and Israel and Zionism. This important figure had a life which traversed Russia, Egypt, Palestine and Europe, raising money for charities, synagogues, and hospitals in Jerusalem. He was involved in much more including the founding of Petah Tikva. It is an important work published by Dr. Simha Mandelbaum. The book has some photos, letters, documents, diaries and more. Cat 81228 $ 42.00 Naturally, there are many more books to write about. In addition we have the upcoming visits by Barbara Streissand and President Obama to anticipate. Wishing all of you a wonderful Springtime and a Happy Passover from all of us at Jerusalem Books ltd. Thanks, Jeff Spitzer JERUSALEM BOOKS Ltd. [email protected]
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