The Jewish National Home and Its Critics – Sir Alfred Mond and Chaim Weizmann, 1922

This is a small 24 page booklet in Yiddish, published by the Keren Hayesod Central Bureau from 75 Great Russell Street, London in 1922.  There was also an English version. The Keren Hayesod (Foundation Fund) had been founded in 1920 at the World Zionist Conference in London, and the pamphlet, recording the speeches of Sir … Continue reading The Jewish National Home and Its Critics – Sir Alfred Mond and Chaim Weizmann, 1922

Degel Yosef by Rabbi Zalman Joseph Aloni of Dublin, printed in London, 1949.

Rabbi Schneur Zalman Yosef Aloni (Dubow) was born in Riga in 1915.  His father, Rabbi Yitzchok Dubov, taught at Manchester Yeshiva.  He was educated at Grodno Yeshiva, under Rabbi Shimon Shkop, and in 1935 was at the Hebron Yeshiva in Palestine.  In 1939 he emigrated to Dublin and married Sarah Leah, the daughter if Rabbi … Continue reading Degel Yosef by Rabbi Zalman Joseph Aloni of Dublin, printed in London, 1949.

Poor Jews Temporary Shelter – Tenth Annual Report 1894-5.

This little booklet is the tenth Annual report of the Poor Jews Temporary Shelter, which was at 84, Leman Street, Whitechapel, London.  A little booklet, but a very important account of Jewish social history. This institution with the name "Poor Jews' Temporary Shelter" was opened in London in the spring of 1885 by Simon Cohen … Continue reading Poor Jews Temporary Shelter – Tenth Annual Report 1894-5.

Sefer HaChaim by Chaim Woolf Rosenfeld, London 1922

Chaim Woolf Rosenfeld was a prolific writer and lecturer.  He was born in Radomsko, Poland, in 1847 and settled in London about 1885.  He died on 22nd February 1922, and this book was published posthumously, in 1922, by his son, Meyer Rosenfeld, and printed at the Narodczky press.  He is buried at Edmonton Federation Jewish … Continue reading Sefer HaChaim by Chaim Woolf Rosenfeld, London 1922

Bet Vaad LaChochamim by Rabbi Aaron Hyman, London, 1902

Rabbi Aaron Hyman was born in Slutsk in 1862. He settled in London in 1885 and was the Rabbinical Supervisor and Head Shochet of the London Jewish Community.  He was one of the founders of the Mizrachi Organization of Great Britain and in 1909 one of the founders of the Etz Chaim Yeshivah of London. … Continue reading Bet Vaad LaChochamim by Rabbi Aaron Hyman, London, 1902

Yalkut Yechezkel by Rabbi Yechezkel Cohen of Sunderland, 1924

Rabbi Yechezkel Chatza Cohen was born in Krotingen in Lithuania in 1842, and emigrated to Sunderland, following other members of his town in about 1888.  His original family name was Liebsohn, and he was a teacher of Talmud as well as a businessman.  He published this book towards the end of a long life in … Continue reading Yalkut Yechezkel by Rabbi Yechezkel Cohen of Sunderland, 1924

Pirchei Oviv by Rabbi Gedalia (George)Silverstone of Belfast, London 1901

Rabbi Gedalia Silverstone was born in Jasionowka, Poland, in 1871, and died in Jerusalem in 1944.  He was at yeshiva in Telz and other places until 1891, when his father, Rabbi Yeshiyahu Meir Silverstone emigrated with his family to Liverpool.  Rabbi Gedalia Silverstone was appointed to his first rabbinical position, in Belfast, Ireland, in 1901.  … Continue reading Pirchei Oviv by Rabbi Gedalia (George)Silverstone of Belfast, London 1901

Maarche Shmuel by Rabbi Samuel Menachem Brod of Hull, 1931

This little book of 48 pages was written by Rabbi Samuel Menachem ben Nachum Dov Brod of Hull, Yorkshire, England.  Rabbi Brod was born in Russia (which included Poland) in 1856.  His name may originally have been Brody.  He arrived in Hull in approximately 1898 and stayed there until his death in 1938.  Rabbi Brod … Continue reading Maarche Shmuel by Rabbi Samuel Menachem Brod of Hull, 1931

Shivim Ponim LeTorah by Rabbi Arieh Leib (Lewis) Levine, London 1916

This is another book by an author already featured in this blog (see the article on Marche Lev), Rabbi Lewis Levine, who by 1916 was  Rabbi of the Great Zionist Synagogue in Little Alie Street, London. Rabbi Levine was born in Traby, near Ivye in the district of Grodno in 1861.  He emigrated to England … Continue reading Shivim Ponim LeTorah by Rabbi Arieh Leib (Lewis) Levine, London 1916

Marche Lev by Rabbi Arieh Leib (Lewis) Levine of Liverpool, London 1907

This is an early Narodiczky press publication (number 46 in Moshe Sanders list), written by Rabbi Arieh Leib Levine, known as Lewis Levine.  Rabbi Levine was born in Traby, near Ivye in the district of Grodno in 1861.  He emigrated to England in the 1890s, and when this book was published, he was Rabbi of … Continue reading Marche Lev by Rabbi Arieh Leib (Lewis) Levine of Liverpool, London 1907