Newsletter Jerusalem Books Ltd Winter - January 2015 Dear Friends,
We would like to announce a new Journal of Hebrew Literature 'Ketav Et
Le-Sifrut Mikomit u-benle'umit.' It is called Granata and iisue 1,
'Gevuli'ut - Borderline It is published by Roni Kramer, Editor Mira Rashty
and is a collaboration of Sipur Pashut ltd. And Resling. This first issue,
Spring 2014 includes stories by important Israeli Authors including just a
few, Shimon Edef, Ma'ayan Rogel and Etgar Keret. Significantly there are a
few entries by Israeli Arab and Druze or Palestinian Arab Authors who write
in Hebrew, Mahmud Arishi and Salman Natur as well as Muhamad Hanif whose
chapter was translated from English into Hebrew. This Israeli publication of
Granta, founded in the UK in the 19th Century, will include 'local'
creations and international translations. Sorry, no free introductory issue.
This is highly recommended. Please confirm to us if, you want this. Cat.
84982 $ 29.00
Sefer Kishoni, is a new book 'by' the legendary (deceased) Israeli Author
and humorist, Efraim Kishon. Also entitled Kishon, Write or wrong. Kishon
was said to exemplify the idea that a prophet is unappreciated at home. His
works were translated and loved by millions worldwide but he met some
resistance at home in Israel. The Hungarian born writer and film maker is
bst known for films like Salah Shabati and Shoter Azulai and his depiction
of ethnic absorption tensions in the new Israeli society are insightful,
irreverent and funny. Published by Yediot Hemed, 978-965-545-994-4 Cat.
84973 $ 28.00
Benny Barbash has published another novel entitled, 'Ha-Hayim be-Hamishim
Dakot,' 'Life in Fifty Minutes features a religious Jerusalem Woman as the
lead character. The adventure explores and reveals secrets of her marriage
and life with the help of an array of Jerusalem characters. This is the
fifth book by this now established author and screenwriter.
Cat. 84622 $ 30.00
Tsega Melaku has authored an important book entitled, 'Lo Be-Bet Sifrenu,'
'Not in Our School,' a popular Israeli phrase - saying. The book is an auto
biography of this leading Israeli Ethiopian journalist and activist. The
book chronicles her youthin Ethiopia, her Jewish identity and her desire and
fulfillment of her wish to make Aliyah, emigration to Israel. In Israel she
describes her journey as an African Immigrant, discrimination and
absorption. She was the director in charge of Reshet Aleph, the Israeli
Radio station part of the Israel Broadcasting Authority. The story has been
described as her story and the story of the Ethiopian Jewish experience. The
book is and will be especially important as she has joined Kahlon's new
party and list and is expected to be elected as a Member of Knesset. Cat.
85042 $24.00
As always there is a vast stream of Rabbinic works, aka, Sifre Kodesh which
are continually being published. The trick is to be able to distinguish
among them and identify the important works worthy of even essential for
Hebrew - Jewish Studies collection.
Recently we have seen an edition of the Humash Or Ha-Hayim ha-mefurash,
Genesis, with Yiddish translation. This 844 page, first volume with Onkelos
and Rashi commentary is published out of NY by Machon Ziv Or HaHayim. 84752
$ 38.00
Avner Shalev has authored a two volume Bible commentary, entitled, 'Nelekha
ad Ha-Ro'eh.' The impressive work is based on the writings of R' Avraham
Yitzhak Kook z"l, The work is accessible and scholarly. It includes
references, cites to R' Kook's writings, as well as Talmud within the
paragraphs and chapters and explanatory footnotes as well.
I might direct the reader to the portion on parashat mishpatim, in Exodus,
where the issues of law, justice and mercy are analyzed in light of R Kook's
teachings. On the one hand one must not twist justice to benefit the
sympathetic poor but the concept of mercy and fairness might be compelled
under an interpretation of and integration of the principle of 'lifnim
mishurat ha-din,' translated mostly as, "beyond the letter of the law."
This principle which I would translate, as, 'before the letter of the law,'
recognizes that fair justice may require not strict implementation of the
law but conduct, 'beyond, or before,' the letter of the law and that such
behavior may be imposed on the parties under Jewish Law. The balance
between "mercy" and justice is examined and the dispute between Rabbi Tarfon
and Rabbi Akiva is discussed. This two volume title is highly recommended
for students and scholars of Rav Kook the towering 20th Century CE, Chief
Rabbi of Palestine, teachers and students of Jewish Thought and Philosophy
and all those interested in Jewish Law or the Religious Zionist movement.
Cat. 84787 $ 55.00
>From Gateshead, UK, Baruch Steinhouse has written, edited, 'Sefer
Ha-Hakirot,' over 2000 talmudic issues, 'sugiyot,' are researched. Cat
84753 $ 38.00
There is popular, self help 'kabbalah,' and real Kabbalah. Ahavat Shalom has
published, 'Sefer sha'ar ha-gilgulim ha-shalem.' Shimon Agassi is the
author - editor of this 596 page work. Definitely the real thing for
scholars and students of Kabbalah. Cat 84617 $ 44.00
In contrast, 'Sefer Ha-Sodot, Segulot ha-hokhma bo nikbetsu..' is a new book
published in a limited edition. It is mystical Kabbalah complete with
symbols and tables. It is unusual, with material newly published from
manuscript,501 pp. It is by /ed. Yisrael (Meir) Almagor (Son of R' Zekharia
Almagor (Majar) Cat 84990 $128.00 (if available.)
I am reminded that we have recently seen Sefer Otsrot Melakhim, by the same
author, compiler and family. That book very similar in that it also has
copious symbols / letters, segulot, kame'ot and hotamot-seals. However, this
book was first published in 2006 and had 259 pp. This expanded edition has
about 65 pages of facsimiles from manuscripts and is 301pp. $159.00
Wishing you all, a warm and productive winter and a Happy Purim.
Sincerely,
Jeff Spitzer, Jerusalem Books Ltd
Jeff Spitzer
Jerusalem Books, Ltd.
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