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Academic Studies Press Collected Studies: Christian Majority - Jewish
Book SynopsisIn Collected Studies (Volume 2): Christian Majority—Jewish Minority, Joseph Shatzmiller, the preeminent scholar of the Jews in Provence, examines the complex relationship between Christians and Jews during the Middle Ages. Through a careful analysis of historical documents and primary sources, Shatzmiller sheds light on the diverse experiences of the Jewish minority in Provence, from their legal status in Christian courts to the persecution and violence they faced during times of crisis. This book provides a nuanced understanding of the relationship between Christians and Jews in medieval Western Europe, and the role of the Jewish community in shaping the social and political landscape of the region.“The collection of studies that these four volumes offer is the result of more than sixty years of commitment to scholarship. Like many colleagues, I relied in the beginning on printed material in books that dealt with law, religion, and secular literature. Then, as a disciple of George Duby, I discovered the world of archives and hand-written Latin manuscripts. The present collection relies, to a great extent, on previously unknown information discovered during years of search in the archives of Southern France, mostly on those of the county of Provence. They are situated in the cities of Marseille and Aix-en-Provence as well as the town of Digne. The legal registers of the High Middle Ages (1250-1350) as well as those produced by the counties’ administration introduce us to the ordinary people of the region, to their daily life and to their preoccupations; their names are spelled out, the dates are recorded and the localities in which they were active are designated. At times these documents encourage us to endorse information found in contemporary literary sources and to overcome our hesitation and excessive caution concerning their value as historical evidence.”— Joseph ShatzmillerTrade Review“Joseph Shatzmiller, the foremost expert on Provençal Judaism, has throughout the course of his career provided a rich and powerful mosaic of Jewish society in Provence. Known for his insightful analysis of historical documents and primary sources, Shatzmiller’s research consistently illuminates the significance of Provence Jewry within the larger framework of Jewish communities in the Mediterranean and western Europe during the Middle Ages. Drawing on a wealth of archival sources and intellectual history, his work is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Jewish communities in medieval Europe.”— Ram Ben-Shalom, Professor of the History of the Jewish People, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; author of The Jews of Provence and LanguedocTable of ContentsVol. Two: Christian Majority - Jewish MinorityI Under One Roof1. The Papal Monarchy as Viewed by Medieval Jews 2. Terminologie politique en hebreu médiéval: Jalons pour un glossaire3. L’anthroponomie dans le monde juifII Jurisprudence and Legal Practice1. Droit féodal et législation rabbinique : la cuisson du pain chez les juifs au moyen âge2. Jews in the Christian Courts of Provence in the Middle Ages (Hebrew) 3. Jews ‘Separated from the Communion of the Faithful in Christ’ in the Middle Ages 4. Christian ‘Excommunication’ of Jews : Some Further Clarifications III Quests for Holy Shrines 1. Jews, Pilgrimage, and the Christian Cult of Saints: Benjamin of Tudela and his Contemporaries2. In Search of a ‘Jewish Compostela’: Benjamin of Tudela and Petrachia of RegensburgIV Hostility and Persecutions 1. L’Inquisition et les Juifs de Provence2. Church Articles: Pawns in the Hands of Jewish Moneylenders 3. Les Juifs de Provence pendant la peste noire4. Desecrating the Holy Cross: A Rare Medieval Accusation (Hebrew)5. Profaner la Sainte-Croix : une rare accusation anti-juive au moyen âge V. Converts: Church Vs. State 1. Jewish Converts to Christianity in Medieval Europe 1200–1500 2. Converts and Judaizers in the Early Fourteenth Century 3. Paulus Christiani : Un aspect de son activité anti-juive 4. Did Nicholas Donin Promulgate the Blood Libel? (Hebrew)
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Standing Again at Sinai Judaism from a Feminist
Book SynopsisA feminist critique of Judaism as a patriarchal tradition and an exploration of the increasing involvement of women in naming and shaping Jewish tradition.
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Indiana University Press How to Measure a World
Book SynopsisHow to Measure a World? examines the vastness of the Jewish philosophical record and the full intellectual scope and range of Emmanuel Levinas's claim that Judaism is best understood as an anachronism.Trade ReviewAn introductory study that will have enormous appeal for both students and non-specialist general readers, How to Measure a World?: A Philosophy of Judaism is as informative as it is thought-provoking, and very highly recommended * Midwest Book Review *Overall, this book is a valuable contribution to not only modern Jewish studies, but also the broader field of continental philosophy of religion. With a clear mastery of his sources, Shuster carefully weaves his thesis through deeply complicated figures in a way that is both artful and textually sound. -- Josiah Solis * Reading Religion *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionHaving a World1. Wonder and World: Maimonides's Phenomenology2. Suffering and World: Adorno's NegativityPreconditions of Having a World3. History and World: Benjamin and Adorno on Ethical Depth4. Language and World: Levinas and Cavell on Ethical FoundationsConclusionWorks CitedIndex
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Indiana University Press The Jewish Eighteenth Century Volume 2
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Shmuel Feiner gives us a capacious and methodologically innovative volume on the "modernity" of the Jewish eighteenth century by juxtaposing myriad events across disparate regions recounted through a captivating panoply of personalities."—David Sorkin, Lucy G. Moses professor of Jewish history at Yale University"Extraordinarily erudite and compulsively readable, this book transforms everything we thought we knew about the Jewish eighteenth century. A remarkable achievement."—Yair Mintzker, Princeton UniversityTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: 1750–17631. Three Astounding Proclamations: Class Division, Pressure from the State, and a Rift in the Rabbinical Elite2. The Specter: Earthquake, the Horror of War, and Patriotism3. The Pursuit of Honor and the Masked Ball: Azulai and Geldern Wander About in Europe and the East4. Get Out, Jews! Tests for Tolerance between London, Zhitomir, Yampol, and Rome5. Blood for Blood: The Frankist Scandal and the Subversiveness of Religious Awakening6. Intimate Life: Bodily Ailments, Quarrels, Crime, and Emigration7. "We Are All Citizens of the World": The Jewish Question in the Age of the PhilosophesPart II: 1764–17808. "The Great Change": The Crisis in Poland, Awareness of Progress and Humanistic Sentiment9. "They Made My Flesh and Blood Fair Prey": Tolerance and Fissures in the Walls of Society10. 1772: A Year That Challenged the Old Order11. "Let Every Man Do as He Pleases": The Winds of Revolt12. Curing the "Malady of My Nation": Days of Individualism and ReformPart III: 1781–180013. "Great Thoughts Bubble Up and Awaken": The Tangle of the Years 1781–178214. The Eve of Revolution: "The Happiest Period" or "The Great Confusion"?15. From the Boxing Ring to the Halls of Parliament: Confrontations and Initiatives for Regeneration and Citizenship16. "A Generation of Upheavals": Euphoria, Terror, and the Rebellion of the Young in the 1790s17. The Future of the Jews: A New Politics, a Religion in Dispute, and Freedom of the Individual18. The Three Last Years: "We Have Reason to Congratulate Ourselves, That We Were Born in This Enlightened Period"Conclusion: "No More Fear, No Shame . . . I Live in Peace with Everything around Me"Index
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Princeton University Press Jews and Their Roman Rivals
Book SynopsisHow encounters with the Roman Empire compelled the Jews of antiquity to rethink their conceptions of Israel and the TorahThroughout their history, Jews have lived under a succession of imperial powers, from Assyria and Babylonia to Persia and the Hellenistic kingdoms. Jews and Their Roman Rivals shows how the Roman Empire posed a unique challenge to Jewish thinkers such as Philo, Josephus, and the Palestinian rabbis, who both resisted and internalized Roman standards and imperial ideology. Katell Berthelot traces how, long before the empire became Christian, Jews came to perceive Israel and Rome as rivals competing for supremacy. Both considered their laws to be the most perfect ever written, and both believed they were a most pious people who had been entrusted with a divine mission to bring order and peace to the world. Berthelot argues that the rabbinic identification of Rome with Esau, Israel's twin brother, reflected this sense of rivalry. She discusses how this challenge transfTrade Review"Winner of the National Jewish Book Award in Scholarship""Destined to constitute one of the main bases of discussion on Jews and Rome for years to come."---Catherine Hezser, Journal for the Study of Judaism"Illuminating. . . . Bertholet’s book, a work of erudite scholarship, opens new vistas into an understanding of the events and dynamics that shaped Rome’s relationship with Jews over several centuries."---Sheldon Kirshner, The Times of Israel"Insightful . . . [Jews and Their Roman Rivals] is a refreshing surprise."---Sara Jo Ben Zvi, Segula
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Princeton University Press The Hebrew Bible
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This collection provides a rich introduction to the Hebrew Bible for general readers, and is an invaluable companion for students and scholars." * Publishers Weekly *"A solid guide for students of the Hebrew Bible. Filled with insightful overviews of important literature and introducing important perspectives from which to understand the significance of the texts, this ‘critical companion,' together with other more classical introductions, will surely motivate, encourage and enable serious study in the future."---Donn Morgan, Theology Journal"A compelling analysis of the document that embraces all phases of biblical scholarship, from every conceivable point of view."---John Mulryan, Cithara"The book is attractive and an easy read. Written by a group of contemporary scholars, the book will be a great aid to any student of the Old Testament."---Ralph Lee Scott, ARBA
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Rutgers University Press Zionism
Book SynopsisThis volume reconsiders the history of Zionism through the lens of emotion. By highlighting the series of emotional states that are key to any national or social movement, including the Zionist project, Penslar shows how Zionism is distinct for the breadth and depth of feeling of those engaged in it, of outside observers, and of its opponents.Trade Review"[W]ith great care and clarity...Derek Penslar’s Zionism: An Emotional State, zero[es] in on those emotions, like love and fear, which are so seldom acknowledged for what they are but play an outsize role in shaping politics." -- Robert Zaretsky * The Atlantic *“Derek Penslar has written a brave and thought-provoking book that seeks to understand the well-springs of hope and belief in Zionism. Yet he does not shy away from less attractive passions, especially hatred in the name of Zionism and hatred of Zionism itself. Anyone keen to understand the way such deep emotions animate and shape history must read this compelling book.” -- Ruth Harris * author of Dreyfus: Politics, Emotion, and the Scandal of the Century *“Derek Penslar’s masterfully written history of emotions adds a whole new dimension to our understanding of both Zionism and the State of Israel and is crucial reading for anyone interested in grasping the nature of modern nationalism.” -- Michael Brenner * author of In Search of Israel: The History of an Idea *“Derek Penslar introduces a ‘new key’ to the history of Zionism with his examination of the emotions involved, helping us understand the passionate dynamics of both Zionist and anti-Zionist sensibilities as they have emerged and developed over time. This is a must read.” -- Ute Frevert * author of Emotions in History—Lost and Found *"For a topic as contentious and complex as Zionism, Penslar’s expertise, sober voice, and informed critique shine through as he provides a much-needed addition to ongoing debates that touch at the heart of Jewish identity today." -- Shaul Magid * author of Meir Kahane: The Public Life and Political Thought of an American Jewish Radical *"Perhaps the finest book on Zionism written in recent memory. This slim, brilliant volume probes with rare equanimity every volatile corner of this topic with its focus squarely on why it generates such promiscuous, even universal heat. Derek Penslar is an outstanding historian who knows so well how to marshal knowledge of the past to illuminate the aching complexities of the present." -- Steven J. Zipperstein * author of Pogrom: Kishinev and the Tilt of History *“If you think you understand Zionism, read this book and think again. Carefully, elegantly and with tremendous erudition, Derek Penslar takes an ideology many think they understand and illuminates it in a fascinating new way.” -- Peter Beinart * author of The Crisis of Zionism *"Why does Zionism evoke such intense passions? Because as much as it is a political and ideological movement, it is also an emotional movement. Penslar has outdone himself with this intriguing history of the emotions of Zionism's champions and its adversaries." -- Susannah Heschel * author of The Aryan Jesus: Christian Theologians and the Bible in Nazi Germany *Table of ContentsContents Introduction Part I: Terms of Debate Chapter One: Staging Zionism Part II: State of the Question Chapter Two: Zionism as Colonialism Part III: In a New Key Chapter Three: Zionism to 1948: Passion and Solidarity Chapter Four: Zionism since 1948: A Great Romance Chapter Five: Zionism and the International Community: From Gratitude to Betrayal Chapter Six: Hating Zionism Conclusion Acknowledgments Notes For Further Reading Index
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Jewish Publication Society The Passover Anthology
Book SynopsisDescribes the varied experiences of the Jewish Passover throughout the lands and the ages: the story, the many facets of its celebration in the Jewish home and community, the laws and the prayers, the seder plate and the songs, the art and the dances, the prayers and - of course - the games.Trade Review“Throughout my long career as a rabbi, the JPS holiday anthologies have been an essential resource. All the core background is in one place. If I need a holiday story, the anthologies contain a wide range of choices. And sections on celebrations worldwide provide new approaches to festivals.”—Rabbi Steven Bob, author of Jonah and the Meaning of Our Lives “This reissue is good news! I read this rich, varied, and classic series with pleasure and collected the volumes avidly when they first appeared.”—Rabbi Reuven Hammer, author of Akiva: Life, Legend, LegacyTable of ContentsList of Illustrations A Note from the Publisher Preface Acknowledgments BOOK ONE: PASSOVER IN HISTORY THE ORIGINS OF PASSOVER PASSOVER AND THE LAST SUPPER PASSOVER AND THE RITUAL MURDER LIBEL PASSOVER IN MANY LANDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PASSOVER HAGGADAH THE BAKING OF MATZOT BOOK TWO: PASSOVER IN LITERATURE, ART AND MUSIC PASSOVER IN THE BIBLE PASSOVER IN POST-BIBLICAL WRITINGS PASSOVER IN TALMUD AND MIDRASH PASSOVER IN MEDIEVAL JEWISH LITERATURE PASSOVER IN JEWISH LAW PASSOVER IN MODERN PROSE PASSOVER IN THE SHORT STORY PASSOVER IN POETRY MUSIC OF PASSOVER PASSOVER IN ART BOOK THREE: PASSOVER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE STORIES FOR PASSOVER POEMS FOR PASSOVER BOOK FOUR: PASSOVER REJOICING PASSOVER CURIOSITIES PASSOVER FOLKLORE PASSOVER PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS DANCES FOR PASSOVER PASSOVER DISHES BOOK FIVE: COMMEMORATION OF PASSOVER THE OBSERVANCE OF PASSOVERGlossary of Passover Terms Bibliography Notes
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Jewish Publication Society Modern Jewish Theology
Book SynopsisModern Jewish Theology is the first comprehensive collection of Jewish theological ideas from the pathbreaking nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, featuring selections from more than thirty of the most influential modern Jewish thinkers of the era.Trade Review“Exciting! This anthology has the potential to help reframe the entire field of modern Jewish thought. Its study tends to leave out the nineteenth century almost totally—and yet, as the editors show, this was an extremely important period for the development of Jewish thought and the attempt to negotiate modern sensibilities about religion and science. Additionally, because many of the nineteenth-century figures were at the intersection of Wissenschaft and philosophy, attending to them can better integrate modern Jewish thought into Jewish studies as a whole.”—Robert Erlewine, professor and director of the Center for Jewish Studies at Eastern Michigan University and author of Judaism and the West: From Hermann Cohen to Joseph Soloveitchik“What a gold mine! You have before you the keys to a world of rich, provocative, and often still startlingly relevant Jewish thinking. There was a robust Jewish theological conversation before Heschel and Soloveitchik, before Kaplan and Levinas, before Plaskow and Adler, but only now, with this wonderful volume, has this vital world opened to non-specialists and non-German readers.”—Shai Held, president and dean of Hadar and author of The Heart of Torah“Modern Jewish Theology will be an indispensable and enduring resource for scholars, students, and teachers.”—Asher D. Biemann, professor in the Department of Religious Studies, Jewish Studies Program, University of VirginiaTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Notes on Translations and Annotations List of Abbreviations Part 1. Writing Theological Modernity: The Nineteenth Century 1. The Essentials of Judaism Gotthold Salomon, “Thirteen Basic Teachings of Religion” (1829) Translated by Dana Rubinstein Michael Creizenach, “Foundational Doctrines of Israelite Belief” (1833) Translated by George Y. Kohler Joseph Dernburg, “The Essence of Judaism According to Its Most General Principles” (1839) Translated by Michael A. Meyer Zecharias Frankel, “Speech at the Memorial Service for the Benefactor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Breslau” (1855) Translated by Thomas Abraham Tearney Ludwig Philippson, “Introduction to the Five Books of Moses” (1844) Translated by Alexandra Zirkle Samuel David Luzzatto, “Lessons in Jewish Dogmatic Theology” (1863) Translated by Emanuel Fiano 2. Torah as Law and Ritual Samson Raphael Hirsch, “Nineteen Letters Concerning Judaism: Eighteenth Letter” (1836) Translated by Paul Franks Abraham Geiger, “The Relation of the Natural Meaning of Scripture to Its Talmudic Interpretation” (1844) Translated by George Y. Kohler Samuel Holdheim, “The Ceremonial Law in the Kingdom of the Messiah” (1845) Translated by George Y. Kohler Leopold Stein, “The Necessity of the Written Law” (1877) Translated by Samuel J. Kessler Heinrich Graetz, “Correspondence of an English Lady about Judaism and Semitism: Fourteenth Letter” (1883) Translated by Maren Scheurer Manuel Joel, “Toward an Orientation in the Question of Cult” (1869) Translated by Samuel J. Kessler 3. The Relevance of Judaism Salomon Formstecher, “Religion of the Spirit” (1841) Translated by Gershon Greenberg Sigismund Stern, “The Task of Jews and Judaism in the Present Age” (1845) Translated by Michael Zank Samuel Hirsch, “The Religious Philosophy of the Jews” (1842) Translated by Gershon Greenberg David Einhorn, “The Benefits of the Jewish Doctrine of God” (1852) Translated by Michael A. Meyer 4. God Joseph Lewin Saalschütz, “Ethical Monotheism” (1844) Translated by Noa Sophie Kohler David Kaufmann, “On Maimonides’ Negative Theology” (1877) Translated by Shira Billet Part 2. Twilight of Modernity: The Early Twentieth Century 5. The Search for Essence Hermann Cohen, “Judaism as a Worldview” (1898) Translated by Samuel J. Kessler Heymann Steinthal, “The Idea of the Creation of the World” (1899) Translated by Mary M. Solberg Leo Baeck, “Revelation and World Religion” (1905) Translated by Victor Grubenwieser and Leonard Pearl Solomon Schechter, “Some Aspects of Rabbinic Theology” (1909) Max Wiener, “On the Being and Meaning of God” (1937) Translated by Robert S. Schine 6. Judaism and the Origin of Ethics Moritz Güdemann, “Instruction and Life” (1902) Translated by Brian Britt and Steve Britt Benzion Kellermann, “Liberal Judaism” (1907) Translated by Garrett E. Paul Moritz Lazarus, “The Ethics of Judaism” (1898) Translated by Henrietta Szold Benno Jacob, “Judaism and the Results of Assyriology” (1902) Translated by Noa Sophie Kohler 7. What Is Distinctive about Jewish Theology? Kaufmann Kohler, “Jewish Theology” (1918) Julius Guttmann, “Establishing Norms for Jewish Belief” (1927) Translated by Gertrude Hirschler Alexander Altmann, “What Is Jewish Theology?” (1933) Translated by Edith Ehrlich and Leonard H. Ehrlich Part 3. The Existentialist Turn: The Weimar Years and Beyond 8. Theological Existentialism Martin Buber, “Judaism and the Jews” (1911) Translated by Eva Jospe Franz Rosenzweig, “The Star of Redemption” (1921) Translated by Benjamin Pollock Notes Bibliography List of Contributors Index
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Jewish Publication Society The Book of Revolutions
Book Synopsis2023 Top Five Reference Book from the Academy of Parish Clergy The Torah is truly the Book of Revolutions, born from a military coup (the Northern Israelite revolution), the aftermath of an assassination and regency (a Judean revolution), and a quiet but radical revolution effected by outsiders whose ideas proved persuasive (Babylonian exile). Emerging from each of these were three key legal codes—the Covenant Code (Exodus), the Deuteronomic Code (Deuteronomy), and the Holiness Code (Leviticus)—which in turn shaped the Bible, biblical Judaism, and Judaism today. In dramatic historical accounts grounded in recent Bible scholarship, Edward Feld unveils the epic saga of ancient Israel as the visionary legacy of inspired authors in different times and places. Prophetic teaching and differing social realities shaped new understandings concretized in these law codes. Revolutionary biblical ideas often encountered great difficulties in their time before theTrade Review"Feld displays a remarkable talent for balancing accessible language with depth of thought and rigorous research, all while exercising a penetrating insight for how ancient conflicts factor into contemporary discourse. Stellar scholarship makes this an essential religious and cultural history."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Feld's mode of unpacking [biblical] history is unique. . . . He suggests that these legal [texts of the Torah], which were not edited for cohesion as the narrative sections were, demonstrate. . . a revolution in the religious progression of the Israelites. . . . The accessibility of Feld’s writing, and the conclusions he draws about how today's Judaism is a product of these revolutions, makes The Book of Revolutions a valuable addition to the bookshelves of lay readers and academics alike."—Jonathan Fass, Jewish Book Council"The weaving together of solid academics and committed religiosity, scholarly hypothesis and lived faith, makes this book a gem among the many volumes devoted to the study of the Pentateuch. And a Christian reader has much to learn."—Commonweal Magazine"A pleasure to read. Those readers who are biblically literate will find the author's reconstruction of the Torah's composition fascinating. Those beginning a study of the Torah could find no better way to begin the encounter with the Bible's foundational texts."—Bible Today"[Feld's] exemplary reader-friendly work of critical biblical scholarship respects traditional approaches in demonstrating that pluralism, not singularity, better explains the origins of the Torah, its conflicting teachings, and the multiplicity of traditions that molded Jewish belief and practice from antiquity to the present."—Zev Garber, Catholic Biblical Quarterly"[A] really superb book. . . . I was so deeply impressed. . . . The book is so truly rich that no reasonably sized review can do justice to all of the questions that it raises. Indeed, I have already pressed the manuscript on friends with whom I hope to discuss the book at some length."—Tikkun"Edward Feld's new book, The Book of Revolutions: The Battles of Priests, Prophets, and Kings That Birthed the Torah (JPS), is such a spectacular resource—so much so, that I confess that I could not put it down. . . . Move over Game of Thrones. There is far more intrigue here than we had ever imagined."—Religion News Service"Feld insists that Jews 'have not grasped the Torah's truths in their entirety because the parts do not ultimately quite fit together.' The same is true for Christians and the New Testament. But it's the very effort to grasp that helps make the life of faith so lively and fascinating. That's what makes this book appropriate for anyone with a solid knowledge of Scripture, as well as a hunger to know more. And readers familiar with scholar Amy-Jill Levine's writings that place Christianity in its Jewish context will find Feld’s book especially useful."—Presbyterian Outlook“In highlighting the innovative development of codes within biblical material while revealing their afterlife and influence, this substantive and stunning work succeeds in introducing the Torah to a new generation of general readers, all the while delighting more advanced readers in its sophisticated reflections.”—Adriane Leveen, author of Biblical Narratives of Israelites and Their Neighbors“Outstanding. Feld breaks through simplistic notions of a monolithic biblical and later Jewish religion to reveal its multiplicity and richness. I learned quite a bit from his insights.”—Stephen A. Geller, Irma Cameron Milstein Professor of Bible, Jewish Theological SeminaryTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction Prelude: Origins of the People Israel Part I. Revolution in Northern Israel 1. Elijah’s Victory 2. The Covenant Code 3. The Heritage of the Covenant Code First Interlude: In Judea Part II. Revolution in Judea 4. Years of Turmoil 5. Josiah and the Book of Deuteronomy 6. Law in Deuteronomy 7. Deuteronomy’s Revelation 8. The People and the Land 9. The Heritage of Deuteronomy Second Interlude: The End of Monarchy Part III. Revolution in Babylonia 10. Priests, Prophets, and Scribes in Exile 11. The Holiness Code 12. The Heritage of the Holiness Code Part IV. The Last Revolution 13. The Torah Final Thoughts Notes Bibliography Index
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University of Toronto Press Jews Judaism and Success
Book SynopsisIn Jews, Judaism, and Success, Robert Eisen attempts to solve a long-standing mystery that has fascinated many: How did Jews become such a remarkably successful minority in the modern Western world?Eisen argues that Jews achieved such success because they were unusually well-prepared for it by their religion – in particular, Rabbinic Judaism, or the Judaism of the rabbis. Rooted in the Talmud, this form of Judaism instilled in Jews key values that paved the way for success in modern Western society: autonomy, freedom of thought, worldliness, and education. The book carefully analyses the evolution of these four values over the past two thousand years in order to demonstrate that they had a longer and richer history in Jewish culture than in Western culture. The book thus disputes the common assumption that Rabbinic Judaism was always an obstacle to Jews becoming modernized. It demonstrates that while modern Jews rejected aspects of Rabbinic Judaism, they also reTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Translations of Texts and Transliterations Abbreviations Introduction: The Mystery of Jewish Success Part One. The Cultural Hypothesis Revisited: An Overview 1. Western Culture, Jewish Culture, and Four Key Values 2. Secular Jews (and Other Jews) Part Two. The Cultural Hypothesis Revisited: The Core Argument 3. Human Autonomy I: Sin, Grace, and Salvation 4. Human Autonomy II: Religious Authority 5. Human Autonomy III: Reason and Philosophy 6. Freedom of Thought and Expression 7. Valuing Life in This World I: 100–1000 CE 8. Valuing Life in This World II: 1000–1800 CE 9. Education I: 100–1500 CE 10. Education II: 1500–1950 CE Part Three. Final Matters 11. Conclusions Epilogue: Lessons for Jews, Lessons for Everyone Notes Bibliography Index
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University of Pennsylvania Press England's Jews: Finance, Violence, and the Crown
Book SynopsisIn 1290, Jews were expelled from England and subsequently largely expunged from English historical memory. Yet for two centuries they occupied important roles in medieval English society. England’s Jews revisits this neglected chapter of English history—one whose remembrance is more important than ever today, as antisemitism and other forms of racism are on the rise. Historian John Tolan tells the story of the thousands of Jews who lived in medieval England. Protected by the Crown and granted the exclusive right to loan money with interest, Jews financed building projects, provided loans to students, and bought and rented out housing. Historical texts show that they shared meals and beer, celebrated at weddings, and sometimes even ended up in bed with Christians. Yet Church authorities feared the consequences of Jewish contact with Christians and tried to limit it, though to little avail. Royal protection also proved to be a double-edged sword: when revolts broke out against the unpopular king Henry III, some of the rebels, in debt to Jewish creditors, killed Jews and destroyed loan records. Vicious rumors circulated that Jews secretly plotted against Christians and crucified Christian children. All of these factors led Edward I to expel the Jews from England in 1290. Paradoxically, Tolan shows, thirteenth-century England was both the theatre of fruitful interreligious exchange and a crucible of European antisemitism.Trade Review"This splendid book offers an engrossing and profoundly learned account of the place of Jews in English society. Its cogent and subtle exploration of the interplay between creative social dynamics and the destructiveness of predatory government have relevance far beyond its thirteenth-century setting." * R. I. Moore, author of The Formation of a Persecuting Society: Authority and Deviance in Western Europe, 950–1250 *"There is no comparable book to this one. England’s Jews is a compelling and impressive account of Jews’ changing relationship to the Crown in thirteenth-century England, and John Tolan is a well-respected historian and an excellent storyteller." * Robert Stacey, University of Washington *"England’s Jews is a welcome contribution to the study of the history of England’s Jews. By examining documentation generated by church and crown, John Tolan shows how a small group of subjects occupied the bureaucratic efforts and the religious imagination of the country's leaders in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries." * Miri Rubin, Queen Mary University of London *"John Tolan, in an account as scholarly as it is accessible, casts entirely new light on the predicament of England’s Jews in the century before their expulsion in 1290. His book is essential reading for all those interested in the history of medieval Jewry." * David Carpenter, King’s College London *
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Koren Publishers The Koren Tehillim (Hebrew/English), Compact
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Red Wheel/Weiser Sefer Yetzirah
Book SynopsisNow in its 7th printing since republication in 1997, the Sefer Yetzirah has established itself as a primary source for all serious students of Kabbalah. Rabbi Kaplan''s translation of this oldest and most mysterious of all Kabbalistic texts provides a unique perspective on the meditative and magical aspects of Kabbalah. He expounds on the dynamics of the spiritual domain, the worlds of Sefirot, souls and angels. This translation is based on Gra version of the Sefer Yetzirah and includes the author''s extraordinary commentary on all its mystical aspects including kabbalistic astrology, Ezekiel''s vision and the 231 gates. Also included are three alternative versions to make this volume the most complete work on the Sefer Yetzirah available in English.
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Picador Judaism Is about Love
Book SynopsisA profound, startling new understanding of Jewish life, illuminating the forgotten heart of Jewish theology and practice: love.A dramatic misinterpretation of the Jewish tradition has shaped the history of the West: Christianity is the religion of love, and Judaism the religion of law. In the face of centuries of this widespread misrepresentation, Rabbi Shai Heldone of the most important Jewish thinkers in America todayrecovers the heart of the Jewish tradition, offering the radical and moving argument that love belongs as much to Judaism as it does to Christianity. Blending intellectual rigor, a respect for tradition and the practices of a living Judaism, and a commitment to the full equality of all people, Held seeks to reclaim Judaism as it authentically is. He shows that love is foundational and constitutive of true Jewish faith, animating the singular Jewish perspective on injustice and protest, grace, family life, responsibilities to our neighbors and even our enemies, and chosenness.Ambitious and revelatory, Judaism Is About Love illuminates the true essence of Judaisman act of restoration from within.
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Maggid The Queen You Thought You Knew
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Toby Press Ltd My Quarrel with Hersh Rasseyner
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Schocken Books Choosing a Jewish Life Revised and Updated
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to the conversion process—for a new generation of Jews-by-choice.However you choose to fashion your personal journey to Judaism, Anita Diamant is the perfect guide. In this comprehensive, wide-ranging book you will learn how to choose a rabbi, a synagogue, a denomination, and a Hebrew name; how to discuss your decision with your birth family; what happens at the mikveh (ritual bath) and at the hatafat dam brit (circumcision ritual for those already circumcised); how to find your footing in a new spiritual family and create a new Jewish identity; and how you and your children can maintain bonds to your family of origin. Also included are suggestions for readings, prayers, and poems that can personalize conversion rituals; a glossary of terms; and a short history of conversion in Judaism. This revised edition contains a completely updated chapter on how the mikveh is used in the conversion process and an updated list of onlin
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Rivercrest Publishing Holy Serpent of the Jews: The Rabbis' Secret Plan
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Koren Publishers Koren Shalem Siddur, Sepharad, Compact
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Jewish Publication Society The Heart of Torah Volume 1
Book SynopsisIn The Heart of Torah, Rabbi Shai Held's Torah essays – two for each weekly portion –open new horizons in Jewish biblical commentary. Held mines Talmud and midrashim, great writers of world literature, and astute commentators of other religious backgrounds to ponder fundamental questions about God, human nature, and what it means to be a religious person in the modern world.Trade Review"Rabbi Shai Held offers thought pieces on the parashat ha-shavua whose scope, depth, ethics, and insight will delight readers from all Jewish backgrounds, as well as anyone interested in mining the Bible for its timeless wisdom."—Jewish Book Council"Shai Held's new book on the weekly Torah portions is the kind of book that people should keep in their tallit bag and peruse during the Torah reading, because he understands the three kinds of questions that we need to confront whenever we study the Torah."—Jack Riemer, Jewish Advocate"If you want a book that is both accessible and deep, one which will open you to the humanity of all kinds of people, with love and compassion, this is the book for you."—Kol Ra'ash Gadol, Jew School"A breathtaking commentary."—Parshat Lekh Lekha, madlik"In Held's deft hand, these divrei Torah teach of human ethical responsibility in the face of pain that is interwoven into God's world. . . . The essays are beautifully written, richly woven, and speak honestly to the challenges facing religious people in the 21st century."—Yoel Finkelman, Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews"A spirited call to moral action and social justice. . . . Held is not content with learning Torah. He insists that we must not only study the word of God; rather, we must both "hear and do."—Jonathan Kirsch, Jewish Journal"The Torah reading cycle provides the structure not just for the Jewish year but also for countless volumes of commentary on the biblical text, including Rabbi Shai Held's brilliant new two-volume collection The Heart of Torah, Essays on the Weekly Torah Portion."—Ilana Kurshan, Jewish Review of Books“The Heart of Torah is a stunning achievement: textually learned, theologically profound, ethically challenging, spiritually uplifting, and psychologically astute. If you want to know what it can mean to read the Torah today with your whole heart and your whole mind, read this book.”—Rabbi Sharon Brous, founder and senior rabbi at Ikar, Los Angeles“Shai Held deftly brings the wisdom of Torah to bear upon the contemporary human condition. Christians who read this book can discover fresh dimensions within the biblical text, see more clearly where there is common ground between Jews and Christians, and better grasp what it means to understand and live in this world as God’s world.”—Walter Moberly, professor of theology and biblical interpretation at Durham University“Shai Held is one of the most important teachers of Torah in his generation.”—Rabbi David Wolpe, author of David: The Divided HeartTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments A Note on Translations Introduction Genesis Bere’shit No. 1. What Can Human Beings Do, and What Can’t They? Or, Does the Torah Believe in Progress? Bere’shit No. 2. Created in God’s Image: Ruling for God Noaḥ No. 1. Before and After the Flood: Or, It All Depends on How You Look Noaḥ No. 2. People Have Names: The Torah’s Takedown of Totalitarianism Lekh Lekha No. 1. Are Jews Always the Victims? Lekh Lekha No. 2. Between Abram and Lot: Wealth and Family Strife Va-yera’ No. 1. The Face of Guests as the Face of God: Abraham’s Radical and Traditional Theology Va-yera’ No. 2. In Praise of Protest: Or, Who’s Teaching Whom? Ḥayyei Sarah No. 1. Isaac’s Search: On the Akedah and Its Aftermath Ḥayyei Sarah No. 2. People Are Complicated: Or, Sensitivity Is a Dangerous Thing Toledot No. 1. In Praise of Isaac: The Bible’s Paragon of Marital Empathy Toledot No. 2. Between God and Torah: Judaism’s Gamble Va-yetse’ No. 1. Can We Be Grateful and Disappointed at the Same Time? Or, What Leah Learned Va-yetse’ No. 2. No Excuses: Jacob’s Sin and Its Consequences Va-yishlaḥ No. 1. The Fear of Killing: Jacob’s Ethical Legacy Va-yishlaḥ No. 2. The Power of Compassion: Or, Why Rachel’s Cries Pierce the Heavens Va-yeshev No. 1. Against Halfheartedness Va-yeshev No. 2. Election and Service: What Joseph Learned Mikkets No. 1. His Brother’s Brother: Judah’s Journey Mikkets No. 2. Reuben’s Recklessness: What Disqualifies a Leader? Va-yiggash No. 1. Humiliation: Judaism’s Fourth Cardinal Sin? Va-yiggash No. 2. Saving and Enslaving: The Complexity of Joseph Va-yeḥi No. 1. The Majesty of Restraint: Or, Joseph’s Shining Moment Va-yeḥi No. 2. Underreacting and Overreacting: Dinah’s Family in Crisis Exodus Shemot No. 1. Why Moses? Or, What Makes a Leader? Shemot No. 2. Gratitude and Liberation Va-’era’ No. 1. The Journey and the (Elusive) Destination Va-’era’ No. 2. Cultivating Freedom: When Is Character (Not) Destiny? Bo’ No. 1. Pharaoh: Consumed by the Chaos He Sows Bo’ No. 2. Receiving Gifts (and Learning to Love?): The “Stripping” of the Egyptians Be-shallaḥ No. 1. Leaving Slavery Behind: On Taking the First Step Be-shallaḥ No. 2. Bread from the Sky: Learning to Trust Yitro No. 1. Does Everyone Hate the Jews? And, Is There Wisdom Outside of Torah? Yitro No. 2. Honoring Parents: (Sometimes) the Hardest Mitzvah of All Mishpatim No. 1. Turning Memory into Empathy: The Torah’s Ethical Charge Mishpatim No. 2. Hearing the Cries of the Defenseless: Or, We Are All Responsible Terumah No. 1. Being Present While Making Space: Or, Two Meanings of Tzimtzum Terumah No. 2. Returning to Eden? An Island of Wholeness in a Fractured World Tetsavveh No. 1. God in the Mishkan: Present but Not Domesticated Tetsavveh No. 2. Between Ecstasy and Constancy: The Dynamics of Covenantal Commitment Ki Tissa’ No. 1. The Importance of Character: Or, Why Stubbornness Is Worse Than Idolatry Ki Tissa’ No. 2. God’s Expansive Mercy: Moses’s Praise and Jonah’s Fury Va-yak’hel No. 1. Whom Do We Serve? The Exodus toward Dignified Work Va-yak’hel No. 2, Pekudei No. 1. (A) Building with Heart Pekudei No. 2. Building a Home for God Notes on Genesis Notes on Exodus A Note on Bible Commentaries Bibliography Subject Index Classical Sources Index
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Princeton University Press The Rebbe
Book SynopsisFrom the 1950s until his death in 1994, Menachem Mendel Schneerson - revered by his followers worldwide simply as the Rebbe - built the Lubavitcher movement from a relatively small sect within Hasidic Judaism into the powerful force in Jewish life that it is today. This title paints a portrait of Schneerson.Trade ReviewOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2011 Winner of the 2010 National Jewish Book Award in American Jewish Studies, Jewish Book Council "How do you write a biography of the Messiah? That is the question that Samuel Heilman and Menachem Friedman, two leading Jewish social scientists, have had to tackle in their groundbreaking study of Menachem Mendel Schneerson."--Times Literary Supplement "[A]n outstanding biography of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher rebbe... This well-written presentation, based on exhaustive scholarship, will stand as the definitive statement about the life and times of a highly influential religious leader."--Publishers Weekly "[A]n important biography... This is as full and reliable an account of the life of this towering spiritual leader as we are likely to get."--Saul Rosenberg, New York Sun "Lively and provocative... [An] eye-opening account of the Rebbe's 'life and afterlife.' ... [T]he best analytical study of the two major themes that it addresses: A critical and often boldly psychological biography of Schneerson is prefaced and supplemented by two chapters devoted to a sociological analysis of the beliefs and behaviors of his Hasidim, especially after the death of the man they were--and most still are--convinced was the Messiah."--Allan Nadler, Forward "This fascinating book by two outstanding scholars of contemporary Jewry is a must-read for those interested in the Lubavitch movement, whether insiders or outsiders... Overall, it examines a mystery that compels the reader's interest."--Jewish Book World "The Rebbe: The Life and Afterlife of Menachem Mendel Schneerson by Samuel Heilman and Menachem Friedman fills a considerable void in the biography of one of the towering religious figures of the 20th century... I am grateful to the authors for a profoundly human biography that will hopefully spur a whole new literature on the rebbe as man rather than angel and as person rather than saint."--Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, New York Jewish Week "[T]his book will serve as the most outstanding work in print on the Rebbe's life, his influence and his afterlife."--Aaron Howard, Jewish Herald-Voice "Sixteen years after the death of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, a flurry of new publications indicates not only how enduring the interest is in his life and legacy, but how potent the minefield is surrounding his mythology... The Heilman-Friedman book is generating the most controversy. Written for a lay audience, it frames Schneerson's mission, and that of the Chabad movement he led, as motivated by Messianism, here defined as the attempt to hasten the Messianic era through human actions."--Sue Fishkoff, Jewish Telegraphic Agency "In this exemplary work, we are treated to a well-written, well-documented history of the rise, life, death, and 'afterlife' of Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902-94), the seventh-and last larger-than-life-leader (or 'rebbe') of ChaBaD Lubavitcher Hasidism... An outstanding book, strongly recommended for all interested in studying Schneerson and his beliefs."--Anthony J. Elia, Library Journal "When Samuel Heilman and Menachem Friedman, the two most distinguished sociologists of contemporary Orthodox Judaism set out to write this book, I was green with envy. They would combine their considerable talents and learning to bear on arguably the most fascinating, perhaps even the most successful, late 20th century Jewish religious leader... They have done an admirable job."--Michael Berenbaum, Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles "[T]he extraordinary biography of the Lubavitcher Rebbe executed by Samuel Heilman and Menachem Friedman, two sociologists who have cooperated in an exacting study of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century... They deploy this approach in a narrative that is extraordinarily smooth in its literary style and transforms what could have been a dry and jargon-ridden sociological foray into a highly readable and occasionally even gripping exploration of the inner workings and theological complications that have animated the Lubavitcher 'empire' in the recent past."--Arnold Ages, Indianapolis Post & Opinion "[A] superb new biography... Mr. Heilman and Mr. Friedman are the perfect guides to tell this story. Their book is a model of meticulous research and balanced, wise assessments... The authors tell a riveting tale. No better account of this amazing saga of faith, hope, triumph and delusional madness can be imagined. To enjoy this book and learn its profound lessons, you don't have to be Jewish."--Martin Sieff, Washington Times "Where Heilman and Friedman excel is in separating fact from fiction in the rebbe's life... I am grateful to the authors for a profoundly human biography that will hopefully spur a whole new literature on the rebbe as man rather than angel and as person rather than saint."--Shmuley Boteach, Jerusalem Post "Illuminating... [A] clearly written and engaging biography... For anyone interested in a sophisticated sociological analysis of how Schneerson was able to become 'The Rebbe' this is a must read."--Nathaniel Deutsch, Haaretz "Prominent sociologists Heilman and Friedman have written an important book on the Lubavitcher movement, perhaps the most notable sect within Orthodox Judaism. The Rebbe, however, is also a provocative biography of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, one of the 20th century's most influential religious leaders... For those unfamiliar with Schneerson's powerful religious message and messianic mission, this is essential reading."--Choice "This is a very good, accessible, non-hagiographic biography of the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe... Highly recommended for collections of twentieth century Jewish history."--Shmuel Ben-Gad, AJL Newsletter "There is a great deal that is new in this very readable study and much that should interest students not only of Hasidism but also of charismatic religious groups in general."--Shaul Stampfer, Religious Studies Review "This book is helpful as an account of the transformation of Chabad from inner-directed to outer-facing, from a lineage that prized lengthy contemplative prayer to one that celebrates bold feats of outreach."--Nehemia Polen, Modern JudaismTable of ContentsList of Illustrations xi The Rebbes of ChaBaD? xiii Preface xv Chapter 1: Farbrengen: The Gathering of the Emissaries 1 Chapter 2: Death and Resurrection 29 Chapter 3: Coming of Age in a Time of Transition 65 Chapter 4: E ntering the Court of Lubavitch 90 Chapter 5: From Survival to Uforatzto 130 Chapter 6: On a Mission from the Rebbe in Life 163 Chapter 7: From Resurrection to Death: We Want Moshiach Now 197 Chapter 8: On a Mission from the Rebbe in His Afterlife 248 Glossary of Hasidic and Lubavitcher Terms 279 Notes 283 Index 331
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Kabbalistic Mirror of Genesis: Commentary on
Book SynopsisHidden within the first three chapters of Genesis rests one of the greatest jewels of Western mystical literature. For millennia religious literalism has dominated our understanding of the Bible, imprisoning its subtle inner wisdom within the most coarse and superficial aspects of the narrative. Generations have been led to believe that Genesis 1-3 is only a primitive proto-cosmic history, a mythological explanation of the human moral disposition, a religious fairy tale. But by accepting the text as pure kabbalistic metaphor, the mystical content of Genesis springs forth, revealing the Divine nature of creativity as well as a new understanding of the human mind. Deconstructing each line of Genesis 1-3 with esoteric methods derived from the oral teachings of the Kabbalah, David Chaim Smith reveals how the ten sefirot, collectively known as the Tree of Life, are not simply a linear hierarchy. They are a unified interdependent whole with ten interactive functions, forming the template through which creative diversity manifests. Through acts of creation and creativity, the mind expresses its Divine nature. Through our Divine creative power, we are able to touch upon Ain Sof (the infinite), the lifeblood of all creative expression. Smith's line-by-line examination of Genesis 1-3 reveals a complete model not only of Divine creativity but also of the predicament of the human mind, of the Divine nature of consciousness as well as our inability to recognize the mind's Divinity. With this new interpretation, which removes the concept of a Creator God, we are able to transcend the contrasting notions of "being" and "non-being" at the heart of conventional habits of perception and awaken a new mystical understanding of Unity and the fathomless depth of Divinity.Trade Review“An amazing book--boy does it have chutzpah!” * Hymenaeus Beta, Frater Superior, Ordo Templi Orientis *“A gifted artist who has a deep contemporary understanding of Jewish mystical wisdom, David Chaim Smith takes us into the domain where zero is one, where the all is nothing, and where the creative moment is constantly renewing itself. The Kabbalistic Mirror of Genesis is not a book simply to read but to contemplate and live with.” * Rodger Kamenetz, author of Burnt Books and The Jew in the Lotus *“A unique mystical voice out of a Blakean tradition, The Kabbalistic Mirror of Genesis is a mind-expanding spiritual text that will both clarify and transform you. Smith has rethought biblical basics from the ground up (‘with-beginningness’) providing insights into the profound depths of mind, perception, reality, life, creativity, luminosity, and transcendence. . . . This is kabbalistic commentary from a living practitioner that will help us immeasurably to help heal the world.” * John Zorn, musician *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I Window of Manifestation 1 The Essential Nature of Creativity The First Word of Genesis 2 Blueprint of the Creative Process Commentary on the First Chapter of Genesis Part II PriMordial Gnosis and Its Obscuration 3 The EdeNic State Commentary on the Second Chapter of Genesis 4 The CoNsequence of Habit Commentary on the Third Chapter of Genesis Appendix I Kabbalistic SyNopsis of the Three Chapters Appendix II Kabbalistic Array of names Index About the Author
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Kar-Ben Copies Ltd Sammy Spiders Passover Shapes
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Toby Press Ltd Studies in Spirituality
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Ediciones Obelisco S.L. El Zohar Coleccion Cabala y Judaismo
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Toby Press Ltd Return: Daily Inspiration for the Days of Awe
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Koren Publishers Koren Sacks Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Mahzor
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Yale University Press Moses
Book SynopsisAn unprecedented portrait of Moses's inner world and perplexing character, by a distinguished biblical scholarTrade Review"A celebrated biblical scholar, keen on weaving together traditional Jewish exegesis, psychoanalysis and postmodern criticism, Zornberg always displays minute attention to the psychological subtext of the Scriptures. . . . Bringing together copious, diverse and sometimes dissonant references (spanning Hasidic masters, George Eliot, Zizek and Beckett, among others), Zornberg gives a new tour of the life of Moses."—Clemence Boulouque, New York Times Book Review"In this exceptionally well-written book, which has the elegance of literature, Zornberg sidesteps the historical question. She treats Moses as a fictional character, not because she rejects his possible historicity but rather because she focuses on him as a personality. . . . The result is a thoughtful and highly literate read."—Robert A. Segal, Times Higher Education Supplement"For those wishing to engage the legacy of Moses more deeply, this is a must-read."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Brings together a rich literary reading of the biblical text, Midrashic insights, and contemporary psychology and sociology…This book will prove invaluable to teachers and students who want a deeper sense of the originating and ongoing significance of this ‘man of God’.”—Matthew J. Lynch, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament"Only Avivah Zornberg could tell the story of Moses in such a way as to situate him on the very cusp of the sacred and the human while showing how completely he participates in both. Only Zornberg has the prodigious scholarship to draw out from her sources the uniquely anguished and creative energy of Moses’ life. In doing so she makes a plea for a Jewish ethics grounded in the outsider, the one who stutters and falls, while at the same time returning Moses as a fully modern prophet to the modern world."—Jacqueline Rose, author of The Last Resistance and Women in Dark Times"The author has perfected a distinctive approach to the biblical text that is both traditional and post-modern, playful and profound, imaginative but also truthful."—Steven Weitzman, author of Solomon: The Lure of Wisdom
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Koren Publishers Koren Shalem Siddur with Tabs, Compact, Green
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Koren Publishers The Koren Tehillim (Hebrew/English), Compact
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Yale University Press Rav Kook
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Yehudah Mirsky’s remarkable new intellectual biography . . . is a must-read as an elixir to the monochromatic times in Israel we are living through now."—Aubrey L. Glazer, The Times of Israel"Yehudah Mirsky’s superb new biography of the great 20th century Jewish philosopher and mystic is a huge achievement. He gives a gripping, panoramic narrative of the arc of Rav Kook’s life, from childhood in a small White Russian village to becoming the first Chief Rabbi of Mandate Palestine, against a vividly rendered backdrop of the tumultuous history of Kook’s times."—Julian Sinclair, Jewish Chronicle"Superb . . . gripping, panoramic . . . vividly rendered . . . Combines scholarly balance with wonder . . . All this in clear, elegant and at times beautiful English."—The Jewish ChronicleWon the Choice Award as runner-up for the 2016 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature, given to the best work of Jewish nonfiction published within the past two years. The Rohr and Choice prizes are coordinated and administered under the auspices of the Jewish Book Council. The Choice Award is given biennially. The author receives $25,000.Finalist for the 2016 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature“Moving, invaluable, and indispensable . . . As a biography, Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revolution is literature in its own right; and as a historical document, it startles with revelation after revelation.”—Cynthia Ozick "I am overwhelmed. There is a complete-ness to this book, as if Yehudah Mirsky has been able to pour all his knowledge of Judaism into it. If anything can be called spiritual, it is the writing style of this book. It reads like a life work - not just of the subject but of the author. It reveals a beautiful soul."—Robert D. Kaplan, author of In Europe’s Shadow: Two Cold Wars and a Thirty-Year Journey Through Romania and Beyond "Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, was one of the most important Jewish religious thinkers of modern times - and indisputably the most influential in Israel - yet biographic studies of him in any language, and English studies in general, have been sorely lacking. Yehudah Mirsky’s volume instantly becomes the go-to life and thought of this revolutionary, conservative, radical, traditional, messianic, reality affirming, richly dialectical thinker. The book is written with authority and clarity and is a pleasure to read. Mirsky writes with literary grace and sensitivity, nuance and complexity without losing clarity and focus. Mirsky’s mastery of traditional texts enriches his deep reading of Kook's writings even as his rigorous academic method enables his scholarly lucidity, on Kook’s extraordinary life and oeuvre and the complex afterlife of his teachings. All this and more are captured by Mirsky with restraint, understatement, irony and wisdom."—Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg, theologian, past professor of Jewish Studies at City College of the City University of New York; President Emeritus of CLAL: The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership"Yehudah Mirsky’s lively and clarifying book presents this great-souled rabbi in all his startling richness, and responsibly introduces its readers to one of the most influential and misread figures in modern Jewish thought. This is a significant contribution to the history of Jewish ideas – and also to contemporary debates about the Jewish religion and the Jewish state, because the best and the worst of Israeli Judaism may be traced back to the dissonant strains, by turns tolerant and jingoist, in Kook’s profoundly original writings."—Leon Wieseltier"This volume is the most extensive personal and intellectual biography of Rav Kook in English—and, to use Rav Kook’s beloved imagery, it sheds a great deal of light. Rich in insights and studded with previously neglected or unknown historical details, the book moves through Rav Kook’s life and writings in a way that both makes his ideas accessible and provides a sorely needed context for the various stages of his thought. Mirsky does not shy away from critique. Both scholars and the general public will profit immensely from this book."—David Shatz, Professor of Philosophy, Yeshiva University, editor Torah u-Madda Journal
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Toby Press Ltd Judaism's Life-Changing Ideas: A Weekly Reading
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Jewish Publication Society The Zionist Ideas
Book SynopsisSheds light on the surprisingly diverse and shared visions for realizing Israel as a democratic Jewish state. Building on Arthur Hertzberg's classic, The Zionist Idea, Gil Troy explores the backstories, dreams, and legacies of more than 170 passionate Jewish visionaries from the 1800s to today.Trade Review"The Zionist Ideas: Visions for the Jewish Homeland–Then, Now, Tomorrow . . . takes a comprehensive approach to unpacking the challenges modern Zionism faces, while simultaneously expanding on the virtues of Jewish self-determination."—Daniel J. Roth, Jerusalem Post"Troy has done an extraordinary job in explaining the Zionist ideas that co-exist within Jewish life. As the subtitle puts it, this book explains the Zionism of the past, the debates going on in the present, and the visions of the future that occupy the minds and hearts of Zionists. Like Hertzberg's original book, it explains and it inspires."—Jack Riemer, Jewish Advocate"Troy has delivered an anthology that will give us plenty to argue about for years to come."—Elliot Jager, Jerusalem Report"Even within our relatively small community, we too often speak to only those who agree with us. No one is better positioned to change this reality than Natan Sharansky, the universally beloved hero of the Jewish people, and Gil Troy, an academic respected equally in Israel and North America, and whose book The Zionist Ideas should be standard fare at every synagogue, JCC, and day school, and given as a gift to every b'nai mitzvah."—Eric Fingerhut, Times of Israel Blog"An excellent cross-section of Zionist thought, ideology and popular culture as well, and a worthy update of Hertzberg's masterpiece. . . . Troy's volume will help us make sense of an increasingly chaotic Zionist world."—Jerome A. Chanes, New York Jewish Week"Reading this is like being on a tour of Zionist thought that Troy is leading us through as he analyzes Zionism's evolution from its early ideology as a national movement to its development of its own."—Reviews by Amos Lassen"The Zionist Ideas is an important update and essential addition to every Jewish studies library. The wealth of ideas found between its pages gives the reader an extraordinary opportunity to explore how his or her own thinking can fit into the spectrum of Zionist thought. Troy's update has revitalized Hertzberg's groundbreaking work and opened a new opportunity for conversation about Zionism and the central place of Israel in Jewish life."—Jonathan Fass, Jewish Book Council"Building on Arthur Hertzberg's classic, The Zionist Idea, Troy explores the backstories, dreams, and legacies of more than 170 passionate Jewish visionaries from the 1800s to today."—Algemeiner"At its core, Troy's anthology is an invitation to readers to consider what it means to be a Zionist, especially in the 21st century."—Jay P. Lefkowitz, Commentary"Instead of replacing Hertzberg, Troy's book will sit neatly on the shelf next to the original. Together, they are the essential primary sources for understanding the complex foundations of Israel and its meaning in the 21st century. Students will be reaching for both of them for a long time to come."—nealgold.netTable of ContentsContents Foreword by Natan Sharansky Acknowledgments Introduction: How Zionism’s Six Traditional Schools of Thought Shape Today’s Conversation Part One. Pioneers: Founding the Jewish State 1. Pioneers: Political Zionism Peretz Smolenskin It Is Time to Plant (1875–77) Let Us Search Our Ways (1881) The Haskalah of Berlin (1883) Leon Pinsker Auto-Emancipation: An Appeal to His People by a Russian Jew (1882) Theodor Herzl The Jewish State (1896) From the Diaries of Theodor Herzl (1895) Third Letter to Baron Hirsch (1895) Max Nordau Zionism (1902) Muskeljudentum, Jewry of Muscle (1903) Jacob Klatzkin Boundaries: Judaism Is Nationalism (1914–21) Chaim Weizmann On the Report of the Palestine Commission (1937) Natan Alterman Shir Moledet (Song of the homeland) (1935) Magash HaKesef (The silver platter) (1947) Albert Einstein Palestine, Setting of Sacred History of the Jewish Race (with Erich Kahler) (1944) 2. Pioneers: Labor Zionism Moses Hess Rome and Jerusalem (1862) bilu bilu Manifesto (1882) Joseph Hayyim Brenner Self-Criticism (1914) Nahman Syrkin The Jewish Problem and the Socialist Jewish State (1898) Ber Borochov Our Platform (1906) Aaron David Gordon People and Labor (1911) Our Tasks Ahead (1920) Rachel Bluwstein My Country (1926) Berl Katzenelson Revolution and Tradition (1934) Rahel Yanait Ben-Zvi The Plough Woman (1931) 3. Pioneers: Revisionist Zionism The Union of Zionists-Revisionists Declaration of the Central Committee of the Union of Zionists-Revisionists (1925) Vladimir Jabotinsky The Fundamentals of the Betarian World Outlook (1934) Evidence Submitted to the Palestine Royal Commission (1937) The Iron Wall ([1923] 1937) Saul Tchernichovsky I Believe (1892) They Say There’s a Land (1923) The Irgun Proclamation of the Irgun Zvai Leumi (1939) Avraham (Yair) Stern Eighteen Principles of Rebirth (1940) Haim Hazaz The Sermon (1942) 4. Pioneers: Religious Zionism Yehudah Alkalai The Third Redemption (1843) Samuel Mohilever Message to the First Zionist Congress (1897) Isaac Jacob Reines A New Light on Zion (1902) Abraham Isaac Kook The Land of Israel (1910–30) The Rebirth of Israel (1910–30) Lights for Rebirth (1910–30) Moshe “Kalphon” HaCohen Mateh Moshe (Moses’s headquarters) (1920) Meir Bar-Ilan (Berlin) What Kind of Life Should We Create in Eretz Israel? (1922) 5. Pioneers: Cultural Zionism Eliezer Ben-Yehudah A Letter of Ben-Yehudah (1880) Introduction to The Complete Dictionary of Ancient and Modern Hebrew (1908) Ahad Ha’am (Asher Zvi Ginsberg) On Nationalism and Religion (1910) The Jewish State and the Jewish Problem (1897) Hayyim Nahman Bialik The City of Slaughter (1903) At the Inauguration of the Hebrew University (1925) Micah Joseph Berdichevski Wrecking and Building (1900–1903) In Two Directions (1900–1903) On Sanctity (1899) Martin Buber Hebrew Humanism (1942) An Open Letter to Mahatma Gandhi (1939) 6. Pioneers: Diaspora Zionism Solomon Schechter Zionism: A Statement (1906) Louis Dembitz Brandeis The Jewish Problem and How to Solve It (1915) Henrietta Szold Letter to Augusta Rosenwald (1915) Horace Mayer Kallen Zionism and Liberalism (1919) Stephen S. Wise Challenging Years (1949) Milton Steinberg The Creed of an American Zionist (1945) Part Two. Builders: Actualizing and Modernizing the Zionist Blueprints 7. Builders: Political Zionism Israel’s Declaration of Independence (1948) David Ben-Gurion The Imperatives of the Jewish Revolution (1944) Speech to Mapai Central Committee (1948) Am Segula: Memoirs (1970) The Law of Return (1950) Isaiah Berlin Jewish Slavery and Emancipation (1953) The Achievement of Zionism (1975) Abba Eban Statement to the Security Council (1967) Teddy Kollek Jerusalem (1977) Chaim Herzog Address to the United Nations General Assembly (1975) Albert Memmi The Liberation of the Jew (1966, 2013) Jews and Arabs (1975) Yonatan (Yoni) Netanyahu Letters from Yoni Netanyahu (1968, 1975) Elie Wiesel One Generation After (1970) A Jew Today (1975, 1978) Natan Sharanksy Fear No Evil (1988) Emmanuel Levinas Politics After (1979) Assimilation and New Culture (1980) Martin Peretz The God That Did Not Fail (1997) 8. Builders: Labor Zionism Golda Meir A Land of Our Own (1973) Address to the United Nations General Assembly (1958) Muki Tsur The Soldiers’ Chat (1967) Amos Oz The Meaning of Homeland (1967) Roy Belzer Garin HaGolan Anthology (1972) The Members of Kibbutz Ketura The Kibbutz Ketura Vision (1994) Yaakov Rotblit Shir LaShalom, A Song for Peace (1969) Leonard Fein Days of Awe (1982) Yitzhak Rabin Our Tremendous Energies from a State of Siege (1994) Shimon Peres Nobel Lecture (1994) Shulamit Aloni I Cannot Do It Any Other Way (1997) 9. Builders: Revisionist Zionism Uri Zvi Greenberg Those Living-Thanks to Them Say (1948) Israel without the Mount (1948–49) Geulah Cohen Memoirs of a Young Terrorist (1943–48) The Tehiya Party Platform (1988) Moshe Shamir For a Greater Israel (1967) The Green Space: Without Zionism, It’ll Never Happen (1991) Menachem Begin The Revolt (1951) Broadcast to the Nation (1948) Statement to the Knesset upon the Presentation of His Government (1977) Yitzhak Shalev We Shall Not Give Up Our Promised Borders (1963) Eliezer Schweid Israel as a Zionist State (1970) The Promise of the Promised Land (1988) Benjamin Netanyahu A Place among the Nations (1993) 10. Builders: Religious Zionism Ben-Zion Meir Chai Uziel Prayer for the State of Israel (1948) On Nationalism (ca. 1940–50) David Edan A Call for Aliyah (ca. 1950) Joseph Ber Soloveitchik Listen! My Beloved Knocks! (1956) Yeshayahu Leibowitz A Call for the Separation of Religion and State (1959) Zvi Yehuda Hakohen Kook On the 19th Anniversary of Israel’s Independence (1967) Abraham Joshua Heschel Israel: An Echo of Eternity (1969) Esther Jungreis Zionism: A Challenge to Man’s Faith (1977) Talma Alyagon-Roz Eretz Tzvi, The Land of Beauty (1976, 2014) Eliezer Berkovits On Jewish Sovereignty (1973) Gush Emunim Friends of Gush Emunim Newsletter (1978) David Hartman Auschwitz or Sinai (1982) The Third Jewish Commonwealth (1985) Commission on the Philosophy of Conservative Judaism Emet V’Emunah: Statement of Principles of Conservative Judaism (1988) Richard Hirsch Toward a Theology of Reform Zionism (2) Ovadia Yosef Oral Torah 14 (1979) 11. Builders: Cultural Zionism Haim Hefer There Were Times (1948) A. M. Klein The Second Scroll (1951) Leon Uris The Exodus Song / This Land Is Mine (1960) Shmuel Yosef Agnon Nobel Prize Speech (1966) Naomi Shemer Jerusalem of Gold (1967) Yehudah Amichai All the Generations before Me (1968) Tourists (1980) Gershon Shaked No Other Place (1980, 1987) Letty Cottin Pogrebin Deborah, Golda, and Me (1991) Anne Roiphe Generation without Memory (1981) 12. Builders: Diaspora Zionism Arthur Hertzberg Impasse: A Movement in Search of a Program (1949) Some Reflections on Zionism Today (1977) Mordecai M. Kaplan A New Zionism (1954, 1959) Rose Halprin Speech to the Zionist General Council (1950) Jacob Blaustein Statements by Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and Mr. Jacob Blaustein on the Relationship between Israel and American Jews (1950, 1956) Simon Rawidowicz Babylon and Jerusalem (1957) Two That Are One (1949) Irving “Yitz” Greenberg Twenty Years Later: The Impact of Israel on American Jewry (1968) Yom Yerushalayim: Jerusalem Day (1988) Eugene Borowitz Twenty Years Later: The Impact of Israel on American Jewry (1968) Herman Wouk This Is My God (1969, 1974) Arnold Jacob Wolf Will Israel Become Zion? (1973) Breira National Platform (1977) Hillel Halkin Letters to an American Jewish Friend: The Case for Life in Israel (1977, 2013) Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin Nine Questions People Ask about Judaism (1975) Alex Singer Alex: Building a Life (1983, 1986, 1996) Blu Greenberg What Do American Jews Believe? A Symposium (1996) Part Three. Torchbearers: Reassessing, Redirecting, Reinvigorating 13. Torchbearers: Political Zionism Michael Oren Jews and the Challenge of Sovereignty (2006) Tal Becker Beyond Survival: Aspirational Zionism (2011) Michael Walzer The State of Righteousness: Liberal Zionists Speak Out (2012) Aharon Barak Address to the 34th World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem (2002) Yael “Yuli” Tamir A Jewish and Democratic State (2) Ze’ev Maghen John Lennon and the Jews: A Philosophical Rampage (2010) Daniel Gordis The Promise of Israel (2012) Leon Wieseltier Brothers and Keepers: Black Jews and the Meaning of Zionism (1985) Irwin Cotler Speech to the United Jewish Communities General Assembly (2006) Gadi Taub In Defense of Zionism (2014) Bernard-Henri Lévy The Genius of Judaism (2017) Asa Kasher idf Code of Ethics (1994) 14. Torchbearers: Labor Zionism Anita Shapira The Abandoned Middle Road (2012) Ephraim Katchalski-Katzir My Contributions to Science and Society (2005) Ruth Gavison Statement of Principles, Gavison-Medan Covenant (2003) Einat Wilf Zionism: The Only Way Forward (2012) Chaim Gans The Zionism We Really Want (2013) David Grossman Speech at Rabin Square (2006) Nitzan Horowitz On the Steps of Boorishness (2013) Alon Tal Pollution in a Promised Land (2002, 2017) Peter Beinart The Failure of the American Jewish Establishment (2010) Ari Shavit Back to Liberal Zionism (2014) A Missed Funeral and the True Meaning of Zionism (2013) Stav Shaffir Knesset Speech (2015) 15. Torchbearers: Revisionist Zionism Yoram Hazony The End of Zionism? 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(1999) Benjamin Ish-Shalom Jewish Sovereignty: The Challenges of Meaning, Identity, and Responsibility (2014) Eliezer Sadan Religious Zionism: Taking Responsibility in the Worldly Life of the Nation (2008) Yaacov Medan Statement of Principles, Gavison-Medan Covenant (2003) Yehuda Amital Reishit Tzemichat Ge’ulatenu: What Kind of Redemption Does Israel Represent? (2005) Benjamin “Benny” Lau The Challenge of Halakhic Innovation (2010) Yedidia Z. Stern Ani Ma’amin, I Believe (2005) Leah Shakdiel The Reason You Are Here Is Because You Are a Jew! (2004) Arnold Eisen What Does It Mean to Be a Zionist in 2015? Speech to the 37th Zionist Congress: (2015) Conservative Judaism Today and Tomorrow (2015) David Ellenson Reform Zionism Today: A Consideration of First Principles (2014) 17. Torchbearers: Cultural Zionism Gil Troy Why I Am a Zionist (2008) Yair Lapid I Am a Zionist (2009) Micah Goodman From the Secular and the Holy (2018) Ronen Shoval Herzl’s Vision 2.0 (2013) A. B. 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University of California Press Wealth Poverty and Charity in Jewish Antiquity
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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2016 Goldstein-Goren Award for the best book in Jewish Thought At once a study of biblical theology and modern Jewish thought, this volume describes a participatory theory of revelation as it addresses the ways biblical authors and contemporary theologians alike understand the process of revelation and hence the authority of the law. Benjamin Sommer maintains that the Pentateuch's authors intend not only to convey God's will but to express Israel's interpretation of and response to that divine will. Thus Sommer's close readings of biblical texts bolster liberal theologies of modern Judaism, especially those of Abraham Joshua Heschel and Franz Rosenzweig. This bold view of revelation puts a premium on human agency and attests to the grandeur of a God who accomplishes a providential task through the free will of the human subjects under divine authority. Yet, even though the Pentateuch's authors hold diverse views of revelation, all of them regard the binding authority of the law as sacrosanct. Sommer's book demonstrates why a law-observant religious Jew can be open to discoveries about the Bible that seem nontraditional or even antireligious.
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Yale University Press The Synagogues of Britain and Ireland
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Princeton University Press Skies of Parchment Seas of Ink
Book SynopsisThe love of books in the Jewish tradition extends back over many centuries, and the ways of interpreting those books are as myriad as the traditions themselves. Skies of Parchment, Seas of Ink offers the first full survey of Jewish illuminated manuscripts, ranging from their origins in the Middle Ages to the present day. Featuring some of the mostTrade ReviewWinner of the 2015 National Jewish Book Award in Visual Arts, Jewish Book Council Finalist for the 2015 National Jewish Book Award in Scholarship (Nahum M. Sarna Memorial Award), Jewish Book Council Honorable Mention for the 2016 PROSE Award in Art History & Criticism, Association of American Publishers "The gorgeously illustrated volume Skies of Parchment, Seas of Ink: Jewish Illuminated Manuscripts, edited by Marc Epstein, should challenge almost all assumptions about Jewish identity, difference, or art. Its twelve instructive chapters and 287 full-color images survey a stunning array of illustrated books made for Jews from the twelfth to the twenty-first centuries."--Sara Lipton, New York Review of Books "It is gratifying to welcome a book that celebrates Jewish manuscript illumination with such erudition and passion."--Ilana Tahan, Times Literary Supplement "This magnificent book gathers 278 color illustrations of the most celebrated ancient and modern illuminated Jewish manuscripts and a comprehensive scholarly history of illuminated manuscripts."--Zelda Shluker, Hadassah "An accessible and richly informative introduction to these works, suggesting that although no actual medieval Jewish library exists, we may yet imagine one."--Christopher Lyon, Bookforum "A book that successfully paints both a broad and detailed landscape. The text is clearly written, and the approximately three hundred illustrations are well chosen, beautifully reproduced, and smartly laid out on the printed page... Epstein's theories are intriguing and are certain to pique the interest of his readers. Perhaps more importantly for most potential readers, Skies of Parchmentreflects the essence and beauty of its subject matter."--Jewish Book Council "A gifted communicator with an infectious enthusiasm for his material, Epstein is a master of visual analysis."--Julie A. Harris, Medieval Encounters "[A] sumptuous, magnificent book."--Ephraim Nissan, PhilologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii 1Introduction: For the Love of Books 1 Marc Michael Epstein 2People of the Book/Books of the People: Illuminating the Canon 19 Hartley Lachter with Marc Michael Epstein 3Parchments and Palimpsests: Scribe, Illuminator, Patron, Audience 29 Marc Michael Epstein Focus: The Illuminated Page: Materials, Methods, and Techniques Barbara Wolff 40 4Mapping the Territory: 'Arb'ah Kanfot Ha'arez-The Four Corners of the Medieval Jewish World 47 Erez Yisrael/The Land of Israel: Homeland and Center Marc Michael Epstein 47 Italia/Italy: The First Western Diaspora Marc Michael Epstein 55 Ashkenaz: Franco-Germany, England, Central and East Europe Eva Frojmovic with Marc Michael Epstein 63 Sepharad and 'Arav: Spain and the Middle East Raymond P. Scheindlin with Marc Michael Epstein 72 The Problem of "National Style" Eva Frojmovic with Marc Michael Epstein 77 5No Graven Image: Permitted Depictions, Forbidden Depictions, and Creative Solutions 89 Eva Frojmovic and Marc Michael Epstein Focus: Exploring the Mystery of the Birds' Head Haggadah Marc Michael Epstein 97 6Iconography: Telling the Story 105 Marc Michael Epstein Geographical Distinctions 105 Approaches to the Biblical Narrative 122 7Dialogue and Disputation: Cultural Negotiation 145 Marc Michael Epstein Under Edom 145 Under Ishmael 153 8This World: Centered on the Home-Women, Marriage, and the Family 159 Shalom Sabar Focus: "Glimpses of Jewish Life": Reality or Illusion? Marc Michael Epstein 175 Focus: "Incidental Details": Margins and Meaning Marc Michael Epstein 182 Focus: "Sacred and Profane": Naked Ladies in the Haggadah? Agnes Veto 188 9Other Worlds: Fantastic Horizons and Unseen Universes 193 Hartley Lachter with Marc Michael Epstein 10Zion and Jerusalem: "The Sum of All Beauty, the Joy of All the Earth" 205 Shalom Sabar 11In the Royal Court: Jewish Illumination in an Age of Printing 215 Marc Michael Epstein Focus: A Yiddish Minhagim Manuscript 225 Diane Wolfthal 12Illuminating the Present: Contemporary Jewish Illumination 229 Susan Vick with Marc Michael Epstein 13Continuing the Journey: Annotated Bibliography and Manuscript Descriptions 255 Jenna Siman Jacobs with Marc Michael Epstein Manuscripts and Facsimiles 255 Surveys 261 Collection Surveys and Exhibition Catalogues 263 Studies 265 Contributor Biographies 267 Index 269 Photo Credits 276
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