This is an interesting booklet in English by Rabbi Joseph Shapotshnick, about whom I have written before. It is from the same period as his book "The Jews Among the Nations", which is also in my library. This 32 page book is written in English, at a time of rising anti-semitism in Germany. Most of … Continue reading The Talmud, Brochoth, by Rabbi Joseph Shapotshnick, London 1936.
The Gates of Zion (Quarterly Magazine of the Synagogue Council of the Zionist Federation (UK), October 1949.
This was a quarterly magazine, and in 1949 there is a certain euphoria that the young State of Israel has completed a full year, together with a world survey and an obituary about Paul Goodman, the former Chairman of the Synagogue Council and editor of the Gates of Zion, as well as other articles in … Continue reading The Gates of Zion (Quarterly Magazine of the Synagogue Council of the Zionist Federation (UK), October 1949.
Sefer Lashon Chachomim by Myer Joel Wigoder of Dublin, Ireland, Jerusalem, 1922.
This book is a continuation of Sefer Divrei Chachomim, published by Myer Joel Wigoder in Dublin, Ireland, in 1919. R’ Myer Joel Wigoder was a lay-scholar who published fifteen works on Midrashic and Aggadic topics. He was born in the village of Vigoda, near Vexna, Lithuania in 1855 and had a thorough Yeshiva education. … Continue reading Sefer Lashon Chachomim by Myer Joel Wigoder of Dublin, Ireland, Jerusalem, 1922.
Sefer Divrei Chochomim and Sicha Nea by Myer Joel Wigoder of Dublin, Ireland, Jerusalem, 1919.
R' Myer Joel Wigoder was a lay-scholar who published fifteen works on Midrashic and Aggadic topics. He was born in the village of Vigoda, near Vexna, Lithuania in 1855 and had a thorough Yeshiva education. Upon losing all his possessions in a fire in the town of Laizovo soon after he was married, he emigrated … Continue reading Sefer Divrei Chochomim and Sicha Nea by Myer Joel Wigoder of Dublin, Ireland, Jerusalem, 1919.
Bava Metzia min Talmud Yerushalmi im peyrush Nesivos Yerushalayim by Rabbi Israel Chaim Daiches, London, 1926.
This is a large folio volume of Rabbi Israel Chaim Daiches' commentary on the tractate Bava Metzia of the Jerusalem Talmud. It was printed on good quality paper by Express printers of 89, Commercial Street, London. Bound with it is Rabbi Daiches commentary on the tractate Bava Basra, and at the end two short pieces … Continue reading Bava Metzia min Talmud Yerushalmi im peyrush Nesivos Yerushalayim by Rabbi Israel Chaim Daiches, London, 1926.
The Teachings of Maimonides by Rabbi Abraham Cohen, London 1927.
Reverend Dr. Abraham Cohen was born in Reading, Berkshire, in 1887. He was a notable Anglo-Jewish clergyman, scholar, and communal leader. He was brought up in the East End of London, and educated at the Jews' Free School and the Central Foundation School before going to Jews' College. He went to Cambridge University and later … Continue reading The Teachings of Maimonides by Rabbi Abraham Cohen, London 1927.
History of Our People in Rabbinic Times by Joseph Halpern, London, 1948.
This textbook has everything that you would want in English Judaica. It was written by an important Anglo-Jewish teacher and scholar, it was printed in Whitechapel at the Narod Press, it was published by Shapiro Valentine when they were known as a bookshop, and it was "seen through the press" by Chimen Abramsky, son of … Continue reading History of Our People in Rabbinic Times by Joseph Halpern, London, 1948.
The Jews in Work and Trade, by N. Barou, London, 1945.
This is an important publication, providing a snapshot of Jews around the world. It was written just before the end of the war, with an introduction dated June 1st 1945, when it was thought that only four million Jews had been murdered. Noah Barou (1889 - 1955) was a native of Poltava in the Ukraine, … Continue reading The Jews in Work and Trade, by N. Barou, London, 1945.
Garnethill Synagogue Centenary, Order of Service, Glasgow, 1979.
The Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow, Scotland, a splendid example of Victorian synagogue architecture, was built in the period of 1879-81. It was designed by John McLeod of Dumbarton, in conjunction with London based architect Nathan Solomon Joseph of the United Synagogue.It is a Grade-I listed building. It is also the home of the Scottish Jewish Archives … Continue reading Garnethill Synagogue Centenary, Order of Service, Glasgow, 1979.
MiShanah LeShanah, Yearbook of the Golders Green Beth Hamedrash Congregation 5743 (1982-1983).
I've written before about an earlier issue of MiShanah LeShanah. This one is for 5743 (1982-1983). The Golders Green Beth Hamedrash was founded by Rabbi Dr. Elie Munk in 1934. Much of the original membership consisted of orthodox German refugees, following the theological approach of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch. The synagogue is still thriving today. … Continue reading MiShanah LeShanah, Yearbook of the Golders Green Beth Hamedrash Congregation 5743 (1982-1983).
Jewish Miscellanies 