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Did you know that besides the Warsaw ghetto uprising, some Jews managed to sucessfully fight the nazis and survive WWII? "The Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men" is the exciting story of these brave souls who kept about hundreds of Jews alive in the woods and attacted German troops. A major 2009 movie was based in part on this moving book by Peter Duffy.
Kudos to retired Oxford University Professor of Jewish Studies Geza Vermes for his accurate and readable translations of the many ancient Hebrew and Aramaic texts found in caves near the Dead Sea over 50 years ago. His general introduction and brief introductions to each document put everything in proper perspective.
"The Messianic Idea in Judaism: And Other Essays on Jewish Spirtuality" is a lively, informative study of the relationship between messianism and Jewish mysticism. Dr. Scholem was the late Professor of Jewish Mysticism at Hebrew University. His insightful comments leave me with a good feeling.
Just about everything that you wanted to know about Jews, Judaism, Jewish history and culture is clearly and succinctly explained in the Encyclopaedia Judaica. The renowned English historian Professor Cecil Roth served as editor in chief and selected a fine team of articulate and able scholars as editors and writers. The result was a fine reference work that is consulted daily in libraries, universities, seminaries, churches, temples, offices and homes throughtout the English speaking world.
You do not have to be Jewish to enjoy and learn from "Kosher Sex: A Recipe for Passion and Intimacy" by the unorthodox and outspoken Orthodox Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. He cleverly draws from his experience as a spiritual counselor and his knowledge of rabbinic law and lore to provide practical solutions to some couples' intimate issues.
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The Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men Who Defied the Nazis, Saved 1,200 Jews, and Built a Village in the Forest
KIER8, December 13, 2009
Did you know that besides the Warsaw ghetto uprising, some Jews managed to sucessfully fight the nazis and survive WWII? "The Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men" is the exciting story of these brave souls who kept about hundreds of Jews alive in the woods and attacted German troops. A major 2009 movie was based in part on this moving book by Peter Duffy.The complete Dead Sea scrolls in English by Geza Vermes
KIER8, December 3, 2009
Kudos to retired Oxford University Professor of Jewish Studies Geza Vermes for his accurate and readable translations of the many ancient Hebrew and Aramaic texts found in caves near the Dead Sea over 50 years ago. His general introduction and brief introductions to each document put everything in proper perspective.Messianic Idea in Judaism: And Other Essays on Jewish Spirituality by Gershom Scholem
KIER8, October 19, 2009
"The Messianic Idea in Judaism: And Other Essays on Jewish Spirtuality" is a lively, informative study of the relationship between messianism and Jewish mysticism. Dr. Scholem was the late Professor of Jewish Mysticism at Hebrew University. His insightful comments leave me with a good feeling.Encyclopaedia Judaica, 17 Volumes by Cecil Roth
KIER8, October 19, 2009
Just about everything that you wanted to know about Jews, Judaism, Jewish history and culture is clearly and succinctly explained in the Encyclopaedia Judaica. The renowned English historian Professor Cecil Roth served as editor in chief and selected a fine team of articulate and able scholars as editors and writers. The result was a fine reference work that is consulted daily in libraries, universities, seminaries, churches, temples, offices and homes throughtout the English speaking world.Kosher Sex: A Recipe for Passion and Intimacy by Shmuley Boteach
KIER8, June 14, 2009
You do not have to be Jewish to enjoy and learn from "Kosher Sex: A Recipe for Passion and Intimacy" by the unorthodox and outspoken Orthodox Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. He cleverly draws from his experience as a spiritual counselor and his knowledge of rabbinic law and lore to provide practical solutions to some couples' intimate issues.1-5 of 377next