"The Jewish Prayer Book" or the "Siddur" is of paramount importance in the life of the Jewish people. This unique prayer book by the late Chief Rabbi of the British Empire contains the most comprehensive English commentary and introduction ever published and is recognized as one of the greatest historical works on Jewish liturgy. It is the most complete Siddur in Hebrew and English. Its 1,145 page, printed in large, clear type are divided as follows: The Weekday Service, The Service for Sabbath and Festivals, The Life of Man (Private Prayers and Blessings). This Authorized Daily Prayer Book is indispensable to congregation, library, rabbi, student and layman alike.

The family observance of the Sabbath, holidays and festivals in the synagogue and home is simply and clearly described in this comprehensive handbook for the Jewish family. This is an excellent reference for those Jewish families striving for home stability and spiritual security and those young parents seeking answers to their many questions about Jewish observance. This volume, covering the complete cycle of the Jewish year, is designed to provide the answers. Here in simple, concise and intimate family style, each holiday is explained. This one volume contains instructions for the needed preparations, roles of mother, father and children, the decorations to prepare, the services to conduct at the table in the home, the songs to sing, the games to play and the stories and poems to read and tell.

This complete English translation of the popular classic known as Ta-amei Ha-Minhagim contains nearly 600 questions and answers dealing with all aspects of Jewish life, and English translation by Rabbi Abraham Matts. The book is divided into 36 themes which touch and shed light upon every vital area of life. The regimen of ritual observance and the sources of Jewish theology from which these customs derive and their reasons are fully discussed.

This famous collection of inspiring thoughts conveys the spiritual and ethical richness of the Jewish faith. Offering prose and poetry culled from the great Jewish sages, philosophers, Biblical commentators and many others. A BOOK OF JEWISH THOUGHTS provides provocative reading to both Jew and Non-Jew alike. Its words have a sense of beauty and permanence which serve to sensitize the reader to the unique insights of the Jewish tradition about God, man and the world.

The first English edition of Kimhi's universally acclaimed Hebrew Grammar is the result of many years of painstaking labor by the distinguished scholar and grammarian, Dr. William Chomsky. Dr. Chomsky's invaluable contribution to Hebrew lexicography is reflected in his work by the fact that he has systematically presented and critically annotated Kimhi's Grammar.

Reshit Binah is "the" Hebrew Primer! Used all over the world for learning and teaching to read Hebrew, it is the number one book to have if you are either starting out or brushing up. This is the primer used by many schools, organizations and individuals to teach Hebrew in 5 easy weekly lessons. Starting off with the alef-bet and quickly progressing to words and phrases. By the end of this book you will be able to read Hebrew and Hebrew prayer. Also available in Spanish and Russian translations.

This noted work is the first comprehensive treatise on the subject - and indeed on the history of religious medical ethics in general. Tracing the development of Jewish and other religious views on medico-moral problems from antiquity to present day, it is profusely annotated by references to the original sources in religious, medical, legal and historical literature. The subjects treated include abortion, artificial insemination, birth control, euthanasia, autopsies, eugenics, sterilization, the treatment of patients on the Sabbath and the attitude to faith healing and irrational medical beliefs. Several chapters are devoted to the physician in Jewish religious law - his studies and privileges, his license and legal responsibilities, his professional charges and the admission of his evidence. Originally published in 1959 this edition was revised in 1975 with recent developments in Jewish medical ethics which traces the evolution of Jewish law, as revealed in rabbinical judgments and discussions, through the on-going process of applying timeless principles and precedents to the changing social and scientific conditions of the times. A resourceful reference this historical work is not only a source, but a guide for many students, scholars and rabbis who are constantly questioning, researching and re-evaluating these ethics in the ever changing society in which we live.

Jewish law has evolved throughout the centuries as a mature, complex system with direct bearing on the evolution of law within Christendom. The modifications of Roman law by the Church in the Middle Ages, the covenant law of the American Puritans, and a significant portion of Anglo-American secular law has been derived from and influenced by this older legal tradition. At the same time, because so much of that tradition has been embodied in Hebrew and Aramaic texts, it had remained largely inaccessible to all but Talmudic scholars until the publication of Horowit's work.

This Soncino edition of the Five Books of Moses and Haftorahs with extensive introduction, notes and commentaries prepared under the editorship of the former Chief Rabbi Dr. J H Hertz has been hailed as a great scholarly achievement by authorities of the Bible everywhere. 1,067 pages 7" x 9 1/2" (ADD HOT-TYPE GOLD STAMP LETTERING)

The JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH (Student Edition) features the oldest-known complete Hebrew version of the Holy Scriptures, side by side with JPS's renowned English translation. Its well- designed format allows for ease of reading and features clear type, an engaging and efficient two-column format that enables readers to move from one language to the other, and an organization that contemporary readers will find familiar. Brown leatherette flex binding. 2,040 pages 6" x 9" (ADD HOT-TYPE GOLD STAMP LETTERING)

Basic Hebrew is the product of over 25 years of experience with classes at the Herzliah Hebrew Teachers Institute, the City College of New York and Columbia University. There are over 1,300 Hebrew words and expressions appearing in this text which form the very useful and necessary foundation on which to build. Each lesson builds on the previous to include grammatical structure and vocabulary. Progress from beginner to advance with one text book - Verb tables and Hebrew-English dictionary in the back of the book for reference.

The JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH Pocket Edition features the oldest-known complete Hebrew version of the Holy Scriptures, side by side with JPS's renowned English translation. 2,030 pages 4" x 6" (ADD HOT-TYPE GOLD STAMP LETTERING)

Danziger's biographical sketches of the primary figures in the ancient rabbinic Judaism continue to hold value and interest for today's readers. Written in engaging narrative style, these essays were among the earliest studies in America to reflect the traditions of German Jewish historical scholarship applied to the formative period of Judaism. His notes reflect a sound reading of Jewish sources. In particular, his chapters on Hillel, Akiva and Judah ha-Nasi illuminate how their sharpness of mind and strength of purpose forged the tools for Jewish survival during the next millennia.

The Talmud, that monumental composition of Jewish law and lore filling twelve folio volumes, is the evolutionary product of compilation that spans about eight centuries. Replete with observations, ethical maxims, beautiful legends, and exegetical explanations, this remarkable work has exerted a powerful influence on Jewish thought through the ages. 'Introduction to the Talmud," considered one of the most comprehensive work of its kind in English, is designed to facilitate the study of an exceedingly intricate subject. Here, in scholarly yet readable form, is an historical and literary introduction to the Talmud and an examination of its component parts, legal hermeneutics, terminology and methodology. This edition is further enhanced by biographical material on commentators, chronological tables, glossaries and indices which will prove helpful even to those already familiar with the "sea of the Talmud."

Rabbi Levi ben Gersom was one of the foremost Jewish philosophers of the Middle Ages. His work, "The Wars of the Lord," is still studied with interest, not only for its own sake, but also for the influence it exerted on the thinking of Spinoza. In his commentary on Job, Rabbi Levi explains the difficulties of individual passages, and how the argument between Job and his friends develops. The Book of Job deals, primarily, with the problem of injustice in this world, namely, why the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer. This lead of course, to the greater problem of Divine Providence in this world, which in turn is connected with the question of God's omniscience and prescience of events and happenings in this world, as well as with the discussion of the nature of the human soul which is affected by the events an occurrences.

Worship and Ethics not only describes certain key forms of Jewish worship and the character of Jewish ethics, but also demonstrates that in rabbinic Judaism worship has ethical concomitants. The individual and society are not two entities distinct from each other, for it is society which makes the experience of the individual possible. And, in the author's words, "We regard ethics not as a system thought out by a philosopher but as a pattern of concepts developed by society." In rabbinic Judaism, complex society is thought of as organic, maintaining stability while allowing full scope to individual personalities. This is made possible by supplying a pattern of common value concepts, represented by such conceptual terms as God's love, Torah, charity, and repentance, all of which are elements of a basic vocabulary. Both worship and ethics are shown to be governed by Halakah-Jewish law. In the merging of these two spheres the "normal mystical" experience of God is achieved, a religious experience available to the common man and woman.

Who Crucified Jesus and The impact of the Crucification on Christian civilization, world history and the Jewish people. Over the centuries, this controversial question has troubled the world and has been a source of dispute and debate. And, throughout the ages, the Jewish people, unjustly accused of deicide, has carried the burden of the Crucifixion. Dr. Zeitlin refutes this accusation with authoritative and well documented arguments. In a lucid, objective presentation of legal and historical evidence, this illuminating book makes it clear that the Jews were not responsible for the death of Jesus. The crucifixion is discussed in terms of its centrality in Christian civilization, its meaning for world history, and its impact on the Jewish people.

The Book of Proverbs which most uniquely represents all characteristics of "The Wisdom Literature" in the Bible is here presented for the first time in two categories: 1) The Proverbs are arranged by topic, 2) The complex text of The Book of Proverbs, is offered in a new and modern translation with a resume preceding each chapter. The message of the book is emplified by its chapter headings: On Man Himself, On Man and Man, On Man and God, and Selected Quatrains in Modern Idiom.

Here is important background material, simply presented, on the Jewish view of God, Bible, customs and ceremonies, holidays and festivals, Judaism and Christianity, anti-Semitism, the Jewish view of death. Here, arranged under each section, are the typical questions which children ask, and the kind of answers which are most helpful

This book is a Jews for Judaism guide, written primarily to counteract the missionary's thrust directed at the Jew. It is aimed at the mind and heart of Jews who have an interest in or an attraction to Christianity. Jews needing help when sadly confronted with a loved one who would desert his or her heritage will find this work filled with treasure. In addition, devoted Jews and, indeed, non-Jews who are curious about Judaism's answers will fiind these pages fascinating. EXPOSED ARE THE ERRORS OF THE MISSIONARIES THATARE HEAPED UPON UNINFORMED JEWS, AND STRENGTHENED ARE THE FOUNDATIONS BLOCKS OF JUDAISM GIVEN US BY GOD. Judaism's eternal sacredness is revealed using passages from both Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. The holy quotations presented prove that a Jew's conversion to Christianity cannot be justified to himself or to God.

In the great body of Jewish literature there are many fascinating and enormously provocative statements and references which are either prophetically prochronistic - far ahead of their times - or indicate the possession of undreamed of knowledge. This is a collection of the strange and unusual from thirty-five centuries of Jewish thought, theological only insofar as religious significance permeates every phase of Jewish life. The sources include THE TORAH, the Written Law, God's Word to Moses on Mt. Sinai; THE MISHNAH, the Oral Law and teachings transmitted to Moses on Mt. Sinai; THE TALMUD, commentary which accumulated around the Mishnah; THE MIDRASHIM, literary works, some of them quite ancient, of scriptural interpretation; and other authentic authoritative sources.

A new translation in modern idiom of the Book of Ecclesiastes with an exciting story illustrating each verse forms the uniqueness of this book. The reason for this new and original translation into clear and contemporary English was to remove the language barrier of archaic biblical prose. The second dramatic innovation of this book is that each verse is explained and illuminated by a parable or a fable. In this book you will find a rich and fascinating collection of parables, fables and stories covering a period of three thousand years. They range from the earliest classical sources to those of present day. Each verse and its story is a self contained unit of reading matter. The author asserts that the book teaches "there is something positive and affirmative in life. Man has a duty to face up to its problems. In search for purpose man will find the purpose of his search."

This book is not a tome of detailed Jewish law. It is an interesting, straightforward account of the ritual, background and beliefs of the Jewish milestones of life. This is a manual for anyone who seeks a better understanding of Jewish life and thought. It blends together Jewish law with a modern, but traditional explanation. Designed for the layman, this book has been written for the many men and women who truly desire to understand the background, history and abiding concepts found in the way Jews observe the rites marking milestones in their lives

A comprehensive review of the Five Books of Moses with selected notes from the Classical Commentaries. Here at last is a much needed volume that will serve as an indispensable aid for those who wish to acquaint themselves with the grandeur of the Bible and the teachings of the Prophets. The author has presented in clear and concise language: a faithful review of each weekly Torah reading, a synopsis of each prophetic section and a liberal selection from the classical commentaries. Each chapter is complete and exhaustive review of the weekly Torah section. Great personalities emerge as human beings. Their messages are no longer camouflaged by the 'thee's and thou's" of complicated and antiquated English translations. A short chapter/synopsis for each Torah portion allows the reader to familiarize or re-acquaint themselves with that weeks parsha.

A landmark publication for the Jewish community. Etz Hayim is a publication for the Conservative movement, produced through a joint venture of the Rabbinical Assembly, The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Publication Society. This is the standard edition 1,560 pages 7" x 10" (ADD HOT-TYPE GOLD STAMP LETTERING)

JPS TANAKH -The Bride's Bible. English translation of The Holy Scriptures. 1,069 pages white/gold 4" x 6" (ADD HOT-TYPE GOLD STAMP LETTERING)

Midrash Rabbah is an essential commentary on the Torah, containing a treasury of homiletic, ethical, and moral interpretations of the Scriptures as expounded by the Rabbis during Talmudic times. The Soncino Midrash Rabbah has long been regarded as the most authoritative, scholarly, yet easy to read translation of the Midrash. This elegant ten volume set includes the Five Books of the Torah and the Five Megilloth.

In 1886, when the first Jewish property owner took title to his parcel of land in the then village of Brownsville, the area was a cluster of cottages and tiny shops in the midst of dairy farmlands. Woods covered what were to become the main thoroughfares of Pitkin and Hopkinson Avenues. Less than forty years later, Brownsville was a tumultuous, thoroughly urban center some 400,000 people-75% of them Jewish. Brownsville in 1925 was the largest center of Jewish population in all of New York City - larger even than the Lower East Side of Manhattan, from which many of its inhabitants had come in the search for a cleaner, healthier, more spacious living. Here now is the story of that teeming, colorful, close-knit community, known at its height as "the Jerusalem of America."

"Signs in Judaism" offers material and instruction on Judaic related subjects that aids the deaf and impaired individuals who missed their "Sunday School" training. These subjects include Biblical, historical, cultural, religious and educational areas. This volume fills the void for the long-awaited resource book of Jewish signs for the Jewish deaf community. This community is made up of Jewish deaf and hearing impaired children and adults; interpreters; rabbis; teachers and parents. The signs are based on American Sign Language in Judaic concepts. The book contains background information, Hebrew, Yiddish words and transliterations, illustrated signs, sign gloss, signs of regional variations, borrowed signs from Israel and some cross references.

Jews have been honored throughout the ages for their exemplary behavior regarding the living. Even more extraordinary, has been their universal habit of compassion toward the dead. In his groundbreaking book, Rabbi Spiro considers traditional Jewish customs of mourning from a uniquely psychological point of view. His in depth analyses cover periods from biblical, Talmudic, medieval, all the way through to modern times. By focusing on recognizable psychological struggles such as anxiety, ambivalence and guilt, he sheds new light upon the meaning of rituals like Shiva - "the week of mourning." Though the book deals with a subject that has been called "the last taboo," its focus is on the living, providing life-enhancing guideposts for rabbis and religious leaders of ALL faiths as well as positive help for anyone who has ever found themselves in the position of comforting the bereaved.

Abraham ben Meir ibn Ezra was one of the outstanding and colorful scholars of medieval Jewry. He was a poet, mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, grammarian physician and philosopher. However, his chief claim to fame rests on his commentary on the Bible, especially on the Pentateuch, the five books of Moses. Ibn Ezra's commentary constitutes a major contribution to Biblical exegesis. One cannot be considered a true student of the Bible without having studied it. Ibn Ezra's works influenced all major Bible commentators. This commentary on GENESIS is now available in an English translation.

Abraham ben Meir ibn Ezra was one of the outstanding and colorful scholars of medieval Jewry. He was a poet, mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, grammarian physician and philosopher. However, his chief claim to fame rests on his commentary on the Bible, especially on the Pentateuch, the five books of Moses. Ibn Ezra's commentary constitutes a major contribution to Biblical exegesis. One cannot be considered a true student of the Bible without having studied it. Ibn Ezra's works influenced all major Bible commentators. This commentary on EXODUS is now available in an English translation.

Abraham ben Meir ibn Ezra was one of the outstanding and colorful scholars of medieval Jewry. He was a poet, mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, grammarian physician and philosopher. However, his chief claim to fame rests on his commentary on the Bible, especially on the Pentateuch, the five books of Moses. Ibn Ezra's commentary constitutes a major contribution to Biblical exegesis. One cannot be considered a true student of the Bible without having studied it. Ibn Ezra's works influenced all major Bible commentators. This commentary on LEVITICUS is now available in an English translation.

Abraham ben Meir ibn Ezra was one of the outstanding and colorful scholars of medieval Jewry. He was a poet, mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, grammarian physician and philosopher. However, his chief claim to fame rests on his commentary on the Bible, especially on the Pentateuch, the five books of Moses. Ibn Ezra's commentary constitutes a major contribution to Biblical exegesis. One cannot be considered a true student of the Bible without having studied it. Ibn Ezra's works influenced all major Bible commentators. This commentary on NUMBERS is now available in an English translation.

Abraham ben Meir ibn Ezra was one of the outstanding and colorful scholars of medieval Jewry. He was a poet, mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, grammarian physician and philosopher. However, his chief claim to fame rests on his commentary on the Bible, especially on the Pentateuch, the five books of Moses. Ibn Ezra's commentary constitutes a major contribution to Biblical exegesis One cannot be considered a true student of the Bible without having studied it. Ibn Ezra's works influenced all major Bible commentators. This commentary on DEUTERONOMY is now available in an English translation.

Ibn Ezra's Commentary on the Pentateuch - complete 5 volume set of the above books to include: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Usually sold separately, you can now save while buying all five at one time.

This is a collection of memorial lectures delivered by Rabbi Weinberg. The author's goal was to present to his congregants and readers a fundamental understanding and appreciation of many of the topics of contemporary Judaism. Prominently discussed are such themes as Israel and its implications regarding the rebuilding of the Holy Temple, the Jewish concepts of conversion, confession, marriage, prophesy and dreams. The text also delves into the philosophical foundations of human relations and prayer, searching for the common denominator which marks the Jewish faith as a "beacon of light" to humanity.

This invaluable study aid contains all five books of the Bible. The Hebrew text is presented in full, with a lucid English translation and commentary digest based on the classical Jewish commentaries. This translation has been acclaimed by Rabbis everywhere and is used worldwide.

This five volume set is the only complete English rendering of The Zohar, the fundamental rabbinic work on Jewish mysticism that has fascinated readers for more than seven centuries. In addition to being the primary reference text for kabalistic studies, this magnificent work is arranged in the form of a commentary on the Bible, bringing to the surface the deeper meanings behind the commandments and biblical narrative.

The use of Yiddish today is a learned skill and the grasp of any literary text is at best tenuous. Books generations-old may also be unfortunately and unfairly judged within contemporary parameters of critique and literary studies. For many new dedicated Yiddish readers the burdens of "modern analysis" could set impossible obstacles in the understanding and enjoyment of these sonten in Yiddish. Berl Lapin painstakingly undertook the immense task of translating William Shakespeare's Sonnets into this Yiddish work of poetry. This Yiddish/English volume was awarded the National Poetry Prize by the Jewish Book Council.

Abraham Wolf Binder (1895-1966) was a notable figure in American Jewish cultural life. As a Jewish musician, his work was largely devoted to the traditional musach ha-tefilah- melody of prayer in religious services and Judaic folk song. This commemorative volume is an edited collection of his published writings on Jewish Music. More than a volume in tribute to a distinguished American-Jewish Musician, this book is intended as a source of information on various subjects within the scope of recent Jewish musical history. Among the twenty-five articles by Binder are included a wide range of important topics. From the first one published in 1927 to the last posthumous publications, there are treatments of materials which Binder gathered by study, research and professional experience during his prolific career.

Siddur: Interlinear: Sabbath & Festivals POCKET SIZE- Ashkenaz - Schottenstein Edition Regular Edition By Rabbi Menachem Davis List Price: $19.99 ISBN-13: 9781578196876 Binding: Hardcover / Pages: 1147 Dimensions: 4" x 6" / Weight: 1.39 LBS Published: by ArtScroll / Mesora

Siddur: Hebrew/English: Complete Large Size - Ashkenaz By Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz List Price: $49.99 ISBN-13: 9780899066561 Binding: Hardcover / Pages: 1043 Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11" / Weight: 5.00 LBS Published: by ArtScroll / Mesorah

Stone Edition Chumash - Full Size The Torah, Haftaros, and Five Megillos with a commentary from Rabbinic writings By Rabbi Nosson Scherman List Price: $49.99 ISBN-13: 9780899060149 Binding: Hardcover / Pages: 1313 Dimensions: 8" x 9 1/2" / Weight: 3.58 LBS Published: by ArtScroll / Mesorah

Stone Edition Chumash - Travel Size - Ashkenaz By Rabbi Nosson Scherman List Price: 34.99 ISBN-13: 9781578191079 Binding: Hardcover / Pages: 1403 Dimensions: 5 3/8" x 6 1/2" / Weight: 1.88 LBS Published: by ArtScroll / Mesorah

Stone Edition Tanach - Full Size (7" x 10") - Black The Torah / Prophets / Writings The 24 books of the bible newly translated and annotated By Rabbi Nosson Scherman List Price: $59.99 ISBN-13: 9780899062693 Binding: Hardcover / Pages: 2079 Dimensions: 7"x10" / Weight: 4.30 LBS Published: by ArtScroll / Mesorah

Stone Edition Tanach - Student Size (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") � Black The Torah / Prophets / Writings The 24 books of the bible newly translated and annotated By Rabbi Nosson Scherman List Price: 49.99 ISBN-13: 9781578191123 Binding: Hardcover / Pages: 2079 Dimensions: 5 1/2"x8 1/2" / Weight: 2.55 LBS Published: by ArtScroll / Mesorah

Siddur: Transliterated Linear - Sabbath And Festivals - Seif Edition Nusach Ashkenaz By Rabbi Nosson Scherman Rabbi Binyomin Yudin List Price: $30.99 ISBN-13: 9781578191505 Binding: Hardcover / Pages: 844 Dimensions: 5 1/8" x 8 1/8" / Weight: 1.55 LBS Published: by Artscroll Mesorah / OU - NCSY

Siddur: Interlinear: Sabbath & Festivals Full Size - Ashkenaz - Schottenstein Edition Regular Edition By Rabbi Menachem Davis List Price: $30.99 ISBN-13: 9781578196975 Binding: Hardcover / Pages: 1147 Dimensions: 5 1/8" x 8 1/8" / Weight: 2.58 LBS Published: by ArtScroll / Mesorah

A very limited edition still available. Each copy, autographed by the author, is not a book about aging or anti-aging. It is a book about growing older (growing up), which we all do from the moment we are born, and which is very different from growing old (growing down). The author proposes nine pointers to guide us on the way, and she coins a new word - SAGING - that expresses the joy of growing older and wiser. This is a book of common sense and uncommon sense. Joan Z. Shore reaffirms many of our cherished values, and at the same time she challenges many of our preconceived notions. It's a book for all ages, reminding us that growing older really means we're growing. /Deepak Chopra, Author, "How to Know God."

The art of calligraphy has been greatly admired throughout history, both by those proficient in scribal skills, as well as by those to whom it has aesthetic and cultural appeal. Until now, however, very little has been competently produced on this subject. "Hebrew Alphabets" is a compilation of plates of the most prominent forms of Hebrew lettering from ancient times to the present. In this collection, Reuben Leaf has afforded the general public a glimpse into the development of the Hebrew alphabet in its broadest scope. The author, himself a graphic artist, presents the results of extensive research into Jewish sciptual culture. Historically, the Hebrew alphabet has undergone many physical changes, as can readily be observed by comparing the various plates in this book.

Passover Haggadah: The Complete Seder - Step-by-Step Directions, Halakhic References, Reasons and Sources for the Customs of the Seder. This haggadah will carry everyone through a traditional Seder without a hitch while explaining the reasons for and the meaning behind every action, custom and rite. An explanatory section at the back of the book, along with a discussion of how these customs have come down to us through the ages with a complete bibliography, footnotes and index.

Stone Edition Tanach - Student Size Edition - Maroon Leather The Torah / Prophets / Writings The 24 books of the bible newly translated and annotated By Rabbi Nosson Scherman List Price: $64.99 ISBN-13: 9781578191116 Binding: Leather Maroon / Pages: 2079 Dimensions: 5 1/2"x8 1/2" / Weight: 2.60 LBS Published: by ArtScroll / Mesorah

Stone Edition Tanach - Full Size Edition - Maroon Leather The Torah / Prophets / Writings The 24 books of the bible newly translated and annotated By Rabbi Nosson Scherman List Price: $89.99 ISBN-13: 9780899062723 Binding: Leather Maroon / Pages: 2079 Dimensions: 7" x 10" / Weight: 4.50 LBS Published: by ArtScroll / Mesorah

Siddur: Hebrew/English: Complete Full Size - Ashkenaz The Classic ArtScroll Siddur By Rabbi Nosson Scherman Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz List Price: $31.99 ISBN-13: 9780899066509 Binding: Hardcover / Pages: 1043 Dimensions: 6" x 8 3/8" / Weight: 2.30 LBS Published: by ArtScroll / Mesorah

The Seixas-Kursheedt family is remarkable in the annals of American Jewish History for having provided American Jewry with spiritual guidance and enrichment from the Revolutionary War well into the nineteenth century. As a tightly knit family, the Seixas-Kursheedts played a crucial role in integrating Jews into the fabric of America. The family patriarch Gershom Mendes Seixas was a Revolutionary War patriot, hazzan of New York's oldest congregation, Shearith Israel, and American Jewry's official ambassador to the Gentile community. Gershom was one of thirteen ministers invited to George Washington's first inauguration. His son-in-law, Israel Baer Kursheedt, had more Jewish learning than any Jew who came before him to these shores. For decades, Israel Baer functioned as New York's unofficial chakam (sage) on matters pertaining to Jewish law. Israel Baer's son Gershom wa in many ways the fulfillment of the family's dream of carrying on its traditions. As leading architect of New Orleans' Jewish community, Gershom Kursheedt persuaded Judah Touro to become America's first major Jewish philanthropist. Rounding out the picture of a truly remarkable family is Gershom Mendes Seixas son David, a pioneer educator of the deaf in this country and a victim of anti-Semitism.