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"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.
"The Siddur: Transliterated Linear, Weekday" is an excellent prayer book for daily use by those who are not yet able to read Hebrew but want to pray in the original and still understand each prayer.
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"The Pentateuch and Haftorahs 2nd Edition" is the classic one volume Hebrew-English edition of the Five Books of Moses with masterful brief notes and interesting essays relating to the Biblical text by the late Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, Rabbi Dt. Joseph H. Hertz. It is no wonder that this fine edition is still popular in many Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform congregations throughout the world.
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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.Siddur: Transliterated Linear, Weekday by Nosson Scherman
KIER8, May 21, 2009
"The Siddur: Transliterated Linear, Weekday" is an excellent prayer book for daily use by those who are not yet able to read Hebrew but want to pray in the original and still understand each prayer.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
Pentateuch & Haftorahs 2ND Edition 1960 by J H Hertz
KIER8, April 19, 2009
"The Pentateuch and Haftorahs 2nd Edition" is the classic one volume Hebrew-English edition of the Five Books of Moses with masterful brief notes and interesting essays relating to the Biblical text by the late Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, Rabbi Dt. Joseph H. Hertz. It is no wonder that this fine edition is still popular in many Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform congregations throughout the world.1-5 of 375next