This first edition of Chiddushim (Novellae) to the talmudic tractate Pesachim was printed in Frankfurt on the Oder in 1776. The author's father, Eleazar, died before his son's birth in 1728, and Rabbi Eliazar ben Eliazar was given his father's name. In 1759 he was appointed rabbi of Zabludow, and in 1768 rabbi and head … Continue reading Ohr Chadash by Rabbi Eleazar ben Eleazar Kallir with a printed letter from Hart Lyon, a British Chief Rabbi, Frankfurt, 1776.
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The Authorized Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Empire, London 1898 (Parkhurst Prison copy).
This is a copy of the "Singer's Prayer Book", fifth edition, 1898. What makes this copy special is that it is stamped PKTP, which stands for Parkhurst Prison. Parkhurst on the Isle of Wight, began as a childrens hospital and prison in 1778. In the nineteenth century, inmates were transported to Australia and New Zealand. … Continue reading The Authorized Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Empire, London 1898 (Parkhurst Prison copy).
Anglo-Judaica with Americana from the libraries of the late Chief Rabbi Dr. J. H. Hertz, C. H., E. N. Adler, offered for sale by A. Rosenthal, Oxford, 1948.
This is a catalogue of an outstanding collection of Anglo-Judaica, offered for sale in 1948, so that the prices, by today's standards are amazing - if only we had bought these items then. Albi Rosenthal was the grandson of Jacques Rosenthal, a book dealer in Munich, Germany. In September 1933 he moved to England at … Continue reading Anglo-Judaica with Americana from the libraries of the late Chief Rabbi Dr. J. H. Hertz, C. H., E. N. Adler, offered for sale by A. Rosenthal, Oxford, 1948.
The Oral Law and Other Sermons, by Rabbi Moses Hyamson, London, 1910.
Moses Hyamson was born in 1862 in Suwalki, in Russian Poland. He was brought to England in 1864 by his parents. His father, Rabbi Nathan Haimsohn or Nathan Hyamson was a schoolmaster in the 1871 census, living at 15 Wentworth Street. He studied with his father and Dayan Jacob Reinowitz, and at Jews' College, London. … Continue reading The Oral Law and Other Sermons, by Rabbi Moses Hyamson, London, 1910.
The Jewish Chronicle Cookery Book, Mrs. L. J. Greenberg, London 1934.
You have to remember that it is 1934. There are no frozen foods, you may be cooking on a gas or electric stove - or perhaps a modern coal stove. Refrigerators are a luxury. There are few kosher manufactured or processed foods and almost all recipes are made from scratch. Pea recipes start with "shell … Continue reading The Jewish Chronicle Cookery Book, Mrs. L. J. Greenberg, London 1934.
What was Dayan Hillman Reading? Shaylos and Tshuvos of the Rosh, Vilna, 1885.
This book was written by Rabbi Asher ben Yechiel, often referred to as Rabbenu Asher, or the Rosh. He was probably born in Cologne in the 1250s, and died in Toledo, Spain, in 1327. He was an eminent Rabbi and Talmudist, best known for his abstract of Talmudic law. He had eight sons, including Jacob, … Continue reading What was Dayan Hillman Reading? Shaylos and Tshuvos of the Rosh, Vilna, 1885.
Shetilei Zaytim by Rabbi Shimon Krausz, London, 1964.
This book is by an important Hungarian Rabbi, Shimon Krausz, who was born in Szerdahely in 1863. He was the son of another prominent Hungarian Rabbi, Yaakov Koppel Krausz. He married the daughter of Rabbi Menashe Gelb from Vylkove-Phila in 1889. From 1895 he served as Rabbi of Karlburg, from 1896, he was Rabbi in … Continue reading Shetilei Zaytim by Rabbi Shimon Krausz, London, 1964.
Chidushei HaRitba, – Copy of Rabbi Dov Ber Duschinsky, Prague, 1810
While it is always nice to have a book that is over 200 years old, the slight Anglo-Jewish connection of this one is because of it's previous owner. The book itself consists of important novellae (Chidushim) on tractate Eruvin of the Talmud. These were written by Rabbi Yom Tov ben Avraham Ishbile (known as Ritba), … Continue reading Chidushei HaRitba, – Copy of Rabbi Dov Ber Duschinsky, Prague, 1810
Toledoth Jacob, Biography of Rabbi Koppel Charif, by Dr. C. Duschinsky, London, 1918.
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.
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.
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