New Jewish Books
In order to better understand the profound meaning underlying each word in the Torah, many of the masterful commentaries apply a linguistic system of groupings whereby certain letters are interchangeable. Through his majestic understanding...
Julius Fein examines the French response to the large number of German refugees between 1933 and 1938. Fein demonstrates how the Quai d’Orsay sought a compromise between the Republican canon, which said France must...
Rebuilding the Jewish World: Kiruv Sources and Solutions is a compelling presentation of Torah sources and insights addressing the pressing priorities in today’s world for Klal Yisrael and demonstrating the importance of kiruv.Each and...
Palgrave Studies in New Religions and Alternative Spiritualities Similarities between esoteric and mystical currents in different religious traditions have long interested scholars. This book takes a new look at the relationship between such currents....
This book illuminates important issues faced by Orthodox Judaism in the modern era by relating the life and times of Rabbi Yudel Rosenberg (1859–1935). In presenting Yudel Rosenberg’s rabbinic activities, this book aims to...
What if you suspected your husband of murder? Israel, 1951: Private investigator Adam Lapid has never had a case like this. Five years before, his client lied to the police, giving a false alibi...
The Hebrew Bible in Social Perspective Life and Death: Social Perspectives on Biblical Bodies explores some of the social, material, and ideological dynamics shaping life and death in both the Hebrew Bible and ancient...
Editors: François Guesnet, Antony Polonsky, Ada Rapoport-Albert, Marcin Wodzinski Following tremendous advances in recent years in the study of religious belief, this volume adopts a fresh understanding of Jewish religious life in Poland. Approaches...
When Mindy, Daisy, and Charley misinterpret their Bubbe’s Yiddish words, they set off on a hilarious quest to find her the perfect birthday present. Their search for naches (nachos!), babka (bubblegum!), and more leads...
Food is the most accessible pleasure. It is nourishing and comforting. It connects people and makes them feel good.Eating is what all of us have in common, and we all love to do it...
