The author, Charles Duschinsky, was originally Rabbi Jacob Koppel Duschinsky, Rav of Kostel, Moravia from 1904 to 1907, after which he settled in London. He is usually known for his book "The Rabbinate of the Great Synagogue", which had its first edition in 1921, however he published other books and historical monographs for scholarly journals. … Continue reading Toledoth Jacob, Biography of Rabbi Koppel Charif, by Dr. C. Duschinsky, London, 1918.
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Sefer Palgei Mayim and Sefer Ach Tov LeYisrael by Rabbi Shimon Abecassis, London, 1906.
This book, with its interesting connections to Moroccan Jewry, was printed in London in 1906 by Bril & Co., 8 Church Lane, E. It is by Rabbi Shimon Abecassis, Palgei Mayim consists of sermons and eulogies for righteous people. Ach Tov LeYisrael consists of short chiddushim (novellae or original commentary) on the Talmud. Hacham (wise … Continue reading Sefer Palgei Mayim and Sefer Ach Tov LeYisrael by Rabbi Shimon Abecassis, London, 1906.
Talmud Torah Ibrith B’Ibrith, 5th Annual Report, 1905-1906, London, November 1906.
The Redman’s Road Talmud Torah in Stepney, East London, was founded in 1901. The Headmaster was J. K. Goldbloom and the teaching method was simply to teach in Hebrew, with the children not allowed, if possible, to speak any other language. This was a work in progress. In the previous annual report, which I have … Continue reading Talmud Torah Ibrith B’Ibrith, 5th Annual Report, 1905-1906, London, November 1906.
Spanish and Portuguese Jews’ Hospital, Report for 5671-72, London 1912.
This little booklet is the Annual Report of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Hospital for Sick Poor, Lying-in Women, and Asylum for the Aged, founded in 1747, and known as the Beth Holim. The hospital was first established in Leman Street, E1, then in 1790 was transferred to 253 Mile End Road. The modern building, … Continue reading Spanish and Portuguese Jews’ Hospital, Report for 5671-72, London 1912.
Central Synagogue, Twenty-first Annual Report, 1910, London.
This Annual Report captures the essence of the Central Synagogue in 1910. Here is the synagogue of the Establishment - wealthier members of the Jewish community, who live in Central and the West End of London and beyond. It was originally established in 1855 as a local branch of the Great Synagogue in Duke's Place … Continue reading Central Synagogue, Twenty-first Annual Report, 1910, London.
Sefer Ateres Rosh by R. Levi ben David of Kodnya, Amsterdam, 1766 (The Jews College, London copy).
This is another book that has come from the library of Jews College in London, and it has the old stamp of the Beis Hamedrash HaAshkenazi (the study house of the Ashkenazi community) in London. From time to time, books appear for sale that have come from the Jews College Library, in London, and I … Continue reading Sefer Ateres Rosh by R. Levi ben David of Kodnya, Amsterdam, 1766 (The Jews College, London copy).
The London Conference of 1939 – Original Press Photograph.
The London Conference of 1939, also known as the St James' Palace Conference took place from 17th February to 17th March, 1939. The conference was planned to end the British Mandate over Palestine and bring the British Mandate to a close. It was chaired by the British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain. However, the Arab Higher … Continue reading The London Conference of 1939 – Original Press Photograph.
The Minutes of the Federation of Synagogues, 1887-1912, by Joseph E. Blank, London, 1912.
This book does not pretend to be a history of the Federation of Synagogues in London. It is what it says it is - extracts from the first 25 years of the minute books. On Sunday, 16th October 1887 a meeting took place at the Spital Square Synagogue, presided over by the Liberal Member of … Continue reading The Minutes of the Federation of Synagogues, 1887-1912, by Joseph E. Blank, London, 1912.
The London Jewry, 1290 – in Jewish Ideals and other essays by Joseph Jacobs, London 1896.
Joseph Jacobs, was born, to a Jewish family, in New South Wales in 1854. His father, a publican, had emigrated from London in about 1837. He was a writer about British folk-lore, and published collections which included and popularized some of the best known British fairy tales. He was also a historian and writer on … Continue reading The London Jewry, 1290 – in Jewish Ideals and other essays by Joseph Jacobs, London 1896.
A Jewish Iconography, Alfred Rubens, The Jewish Museum, London, 1954.
This is an illustrated catalogue of engravings. Before the days of photography, the only images of people and places were paintings, drawings and engravings. This catalogue of about 1,240 engravings includes a large selection of images, and I have reproduced a few interesting ones below, mainly pages of Anglo-Jewish interest. I have a pristine copy, … Continue reading A Jewish Iconography, Alfred Rubens, The Jewish Museum, London, 1954.
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