The Jews Amongst the Nations, Rabbi Joseph Shapotshnick, London 1934.

This is an interesting booklet in English by Rabbi Joseph Shapotshnick, about whom I have written before. It is written in English, in defence of the Talmud, at a time of rising anti-semitism in Germany. Rabbi Joseph Shapotshnick, the self-titled Chief Rabbi of the Rabbinical Association was often controversial.  He was like Marmite – you … Continue reading The Jews Amongst the Nations, Rabbi Joseph Shapotshnick, London 1934.

Sefer Kedushas Hashem by Rabbi Joseph Shapotchnick, London 1918

Rabbi Joseph Shapotchnick was like Marmite - you either loved him or hated him.  He came to London in 1913 and settled in the East End, where he soon became a well known character.  He was already a published author in Europe, and when he came to London became amazingly prolific.  Rabbi Harry Rabinowitz's bibliography … Continue reading Sefer Kedushas Hashem by Rabbi Joseph Shapotchnick, London 1918