Rabbi Jacob Tessler was born in Hungary in 1884, emigrated to England, and settled in Leeds. His wife Fanny and son, Elimelech Shimshon Tessler travelled to visit their family in Hungary and were murdered in Auschwitz by the Nazis. he emigrated to Israel in January 1958 and died in Netanya in April 1959. His genealogy … Continue reading Sefer BeAchrit Hayomim (At the End of Days) by Rabbi Jacob Tessler, Leeds 1942
Mussar Haskel – Theological Discourses – Rabbi Joseph Kohn-Zedek, London 1878
Rabbi Joseph Kohn-Zedek was born in Lemburg in 1827, went to London in 1875 and died in London in 1903. He was a prolific author, both in Europe and after he settled in London. This book, Mussar Haskel, was his first book published in London, printed by Ann Abrahams and son, of 53, St. Mary … Continue reading Mussar Haskel – Theological Discourses – Rabbi Joseph Kohn-Zedek, London 1878
In Memoriam – Rabbi Dr. V. Schonfeld, London 1930
This is the memorial book, published 30 days after his death for Rabbi Victor Schonfeld by the Chevra Ben Zakkai youth society, a group that he had started in London. Rabbi Victor Schonfeld was born in Hungary in 1880, started his rabbinical career briefly in Vienna, and was elected Rabbi of the then North London … Continue reading In Memoriam – Rabbi Dr. V. Schonfeld, London 1930
Talmud Torah IBRITH B’IBRITH, Redmans Road, Annual Report, December 1911
This Annual Report of the Redmans Road Talmud Torah was printed by Israel Narodiczky in 1911. the Principal was J. K. Goldblum, and the Talmud Torah was famous for it's Ivrit B'Ivrit system of teaching Hebrew. There were 526 pupils, but a shortage of teachers. I have several years reports in my collection - this … Continue reading Talmud Torah IBRITH B’IBRITH, Redmans Road, Annual Report, December 1911
Stepney Jewish Schools 1892
This little pamphlet represents an interesting piece of London Jewish social history. It is the report of the twentieth Annual Meeting held 3rd April 1892. What is noticeable is that the officers and donors to the schools represent the wealthier and more established members of the Jewish community. The children are often the children of … Continue reading Stepney Jewish Schools 1892
Knesset Yisroel by Rabbi Israel Jacob Yoffey, Manchester,1910
Rabbi Israel Jacob Yoffey was born in Wilkowitz (Ukmerge) in Lithuania in 1874. His father-in-law Rabbi Joseph Yoffey had immigrated to England in 1893 and was appointed Rabbi of the Central Synagogue in Manchester. Rabbi Joseph Yoffey died in 1897 and Rabbi Israel Jacob Yoffey succeeded him at the young age of 23. he founded … Continue reading Knesset Yisroel by Rabbi Israel Jacob Yoffey, Manchester,1910
Sefer Tal Hashomayim by Rabbi Isaiah Brott, London 1922
Rabbi Isaiah Brott was a Shochet in London for many years until his death on January 2nd, 1945. he was the son of Shmuel Brott, who was an important leader of the community in Lowicz, Poland. Rabbi Brott lived at 82 Colveston Crescent Dalston. His book, Tal Hashomayim, printed by the Narodiczky press in Whitechapel, … Continue reading Sefer Tal Hashomayim by Rabbi Isaiah Brott, London 1922
Sefer Ginat HaBitan – Ozar Likutey Purim by Rabbi Judah Potok of Manchester (formerly Leipzig), London 1944.
This book is the Purim book, written by Rabbi Judah Potok, originally from Leipzig, who was living in Manchester during the war. The author starts with thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fidler, who made a generous donation towards its printing (at the Narodiczky press in London) and then follows with an illustrious and interesting … Continue reading Sefer Ginat HaBitan – Ozar Likutey Purim by Rabbi Judah Potok of Manchester (formerly Leipzig), London 1944.
The Will of the Biala Rabbi, London, 1948
The Biala Rebbe in London was Rabbi Nathan David Rabinowicz of Biala. The Biala Chassidic dynasty was established by his grandfather, Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak, descended from Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak, the 'Holy Jew' of Przysucha. Nathan David was born in Ozarov in the year 1900. You can find his genealogy here: https://www.geni.com/people/Nosson-Dovid-Rabinowitz-Admur-Biala-London/6000000008924637820?. He came to London … Continue reading The Will of the Biala Rabbi, London, 1948
Be’er Mayim by Rabbi Isaac Menachem Abrahamson, London 1917
Be'er Mayim (Well of Water) is a book of commentaries, sermons and articles written by Rabbi Isaac Menachem Abrahamson. He had been a preacher in Lodz for eight years before emigrating to England, and in 1917 was a preacher at the Fieldgate Street Synagogue in the East End of London, and lived at 136 Whitechapel … Continue reading Be’er Mayim by Rabbi Isaac Menachem Abrahamson, London 1917
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