Binah La’itim (Understanding of the times) is universally recognized as one of the pillars of classical Jewish homiletical literature. It was written by Rabbi Azariah Figo (1579–1647), the Chief Rabbi of Pisa and Venice. This work revolutionized the art of the rabbinic sermon. The title of the book originates from the Biblical verse regarding the … Continue reading Binah La’itim, by Rabbi Azariah Figo, First edition, Venice, 1648.
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Sefer Nachalat Zvi, by Rabbi Zvi HaCohen, Venice 1661.
This book, from my antique Hebrew book collection, was printed by the printer Bragadin in Venice in 1661 on the 100th anniversary of the printing of the Shulchan Aruch. It is a commentary on the Even HaEzer (literally stone of help) section of the Shulchan Aruch which is about Jewish family law, including marriage … Continue reading Sefer Nachalat Zvi, by Rabbi Zvi HaCohen, Venice 1661.
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