What was Rabbi Yaakov Ben Zion Mendelsohn of Glasgow reading? And what was his connection with the author of this book? Rabbi Yaakov Denezohn (or Denisohn), published this book of Shaylos and Tshuvos (questions and answers), Sheeris Yaakov (The Offspring of Jacob), originally in 1896.  This second edition was published in 1911 in Saszfalu. I … Continue reading What was Rabbi Mendelsohn of Glasgow reading? Sheeris Yaakov, by Rabbi Yaakov Denezohn of Libau, 1911, Saszfalu. →