Newsletter Jerusalem Books ltd Rosh Ha-Shana –c- Summer 2013
Dear Friends, After really enjoying the AJL in Houston TX this year we are back at work here in Jerusalem. Please allow me to thank everyone who attended the AJL and especially those who planned and implemented the AJL personally for myself and for my staff at Jerusalem Books who all feel part of this group and world of Jewish – Israeli books. At the end of last month Hebrew University, Mt. Scopus hosted the World Congress of Jewish Studies. There were hundreds of scholars, lectures on Bible, Talmud, History, Jewish Thought – Philosophy, Israel, Zionism, Hebrew Literature and much more. One of the many highlights in terms of publication is ‘Seride Teshuvot mi-hakhme ha-imperia ha-ottomanit,’ by Shmuel Glick, from Shoken / Bet Midrash La-rabbanim be-amerika, ‘Sidre Teshuvot…’ isbn 978-965-456-062-7. Responsa remnants by the Ottoman Empire sages from the Cairo Geniza and Cambridge U. manuscripts' collections; A limited edition of 300 numbered copies. Might I suggest, in a way I never do, “get this now rather than regret it later (soon.)” Cat 82142 $ 206.00 2 vols Mikhlelet Herzog – Herzog College has again published important works of research and scholarship in the areas of Bible, Jewish Studies. ‘Tosafot Ramban le-perush le-tora she-nikhtevu be-Erets Yisrael,’ by Yosef Ofer and Yonatan Jacobs is an example. The teachings, on Torah exegesis of Nachmanides (Spain 13th Cent CE) written in (Land of) Israel. This is a subject of classical Jewish Studies. Isbn 978-965-02115-0-0, Cat. 82250 $ 40.00 Another important title, is ‘Emuna ve-Adam le-nohakh ha- Sho’ah,’ is by Tamir Granot. Faith and Man Confront the Holocaust is a two volume scholarly work of Philosophy, Mahshevet Yisrael and Jewish History . This first volume is on “hagut,” the philosophy, thought of the Holocaust, “research and studies.” Second volume Derashot u-mifgashim. Published by Tevunot, the publisher of Herzog College, 2013, isbn 978-965-706657-5, Cat. 82251 $ 64.00 In Hebrew Literature please note: ‘Ha-Shirim ha-hi Yafim be-Ivrit שירים הכי יפים בעברית : מאה שנות שירה ישראלית’ a hundred years of Israeli Poetry, edited by Menachem Ben and Doron Koren. The book is a collection of many Israeli authors from Hayim Guri and Yehuda Amihai through Hagit Grossman, Kobi Oz poets of the 21st Cen. CE. The book, published by Yediot Ahronot and Chemed books, isbn 978-965-482-963-2, Cat 81561, $ 39.00 Overlapping Hebrew prose and Israel and Zionism and a few other subject headings like Holocaust is the biography, entitled, ‘Hayav ha-kfulim shel ha-tsayad ha-aharon,’ the double life of the last hunter. The book chronicles the life of an Israeli military figure, Alexander Sela, who was from the jewish survivors of Vilna Lithuania and became a figure in the Mossad. He was involved in intelligence, training and hunting nazis and terrorists. The book is written by his son, Amir Sela, published by Orion (Holon) 2013. Cat. 82252 $25.00 I would like to mention the new book by Meir Shalev, ‘Shetayim Dubim,’ which I understand is simply amazing and wonderful. It is a, ‘do not miss,’ title. Which is why it is a bestseller in Israel. Published by Am Oved, 978-965-13-2401-7 Cat. 82284 $30.00 At this juncture I would like to include another example of an important title which conflates* (did I use this word correctly? I have noticed that this word has crept into the vocabulary of my American academic friends.*) several subject areas such as Jewish History and Jewish Thought. ‘Ha-Miyut Ha-Nivhar,’ is an important book by Zvi Eckstein and Maristela Boticcini The book examines what made the Jewish people successful from the time of exile aprox 70 AD through and until the expulsion from Spain. The curious survival of a decimated people (from aproximately five million in the Roman Empire to perhaps one fifth of that in the 2nd Cent. CE), through an economic and cultural flowering in the 13-15th Cent. CE is analyzed. The author mostly attributes the success of the often disadvantaged Jews, to their circumstances and culture. Landless and systematically oppressed, yet literate, urban, commercial and internationally networked, this minority survived and often prospered. Tel Aviv University Press, isbn 978-965-7241-58-5 Cat. $29.00 More marvelous overlap is ‘Nashim ba-Tana”kh,’ Women in the bible Moral and Artistic aspect,’ by Rahamim Melamed Cohen, with text and selected quotes The unique and outstanding work is an Art book of modern, Israeli, Jewish Bible graphic art, with text, bible, philosophy, and is self published by the author, artist. The author suffers from ALS, (is paralyzed and uses a computer which reads eye movements for communication and creation) and is seen as an inspirational figure all over the world. The primary Bible texts are with English translation. A remarkable gem. Cat. 82312 $ 28.00 Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year, from all of at Jerusalem Books. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Jerusalem Books Ltd.
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