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The first comprehensive volume to teach about America's response to the Holocaust through visual media, America and the Holocaust: A Documentary History explores the complex subject through the lens of one hundred important documents that help illuminate and amplify key episodes and issues.
Each chapter pivots on five key documents: two in image form and three in text form. Individual introductions that contextualize the documents are followed by explanatory text, analysis of historical implications, and suggestions for further reading. A concluding state-of-the-field essay documents how scholars have arrived at the presented information. A complementary teacher's guide with questions for discussion is available online. The twenty chapters address a broad range of subjects and events, among them America's response to Hitler's rise, U.S. public opinion about Jews, immigration policy, the Wagner-Rogers bill to save children, American rescuers, news coverage of atrocities, American Jewish and Christian responses to the Holocaust, the campaign for U.S. rescue action, the question of bombing Auschwitz, and liberation. Viewing real documents as a means to understanding core issues will deepen reader involvement with this material. High school and college students as well as general readers of all levels of knowledge will be engaged in understanding this crucial chapter in American history and weighing questions regarding mass atrocities in our own era.America's Jewish Women: A History from Colonial Times to Today
Pamela S. Nadell weaves together the complex story of Jewish women in America--from colonial-era matriarch Grace Nathan and her great-granddaughter, poet Emma Lazarus, to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Recounting how Jewish women have been at the forefront of social, economic, and political causes for centuries, Nadell shows them fighting for suffrage, labor unions, civil rights, feminism, and religious rights--shaping a distinctly Jewish American identity.
The first comprehensive history of American Jewish philanthropy and its influence on democracy and capitalism
For years, American Jewish philanthropy has been celebrated as the proudest product of Jewish endeavors in the United States, its virtues extending from the local to the global, the Jewish to the non-Jewish, and modest donations to vast endowments. Yet, as Lila Corwin Berman illuminates in The American Jewish Philanthropic Complex, the history of American Jewish philanthropy reveals the far more complicated reality of changing and uneasy relationships among philanthropy, democracy, and capitalism. With a fresh eye and lucid prose, and relying on previously untapped sources, Berman shows that from its nineteenth-century roots to its apex in the late twentieth century, the American Jewish philanthropic complex tied Jewish institutions to the American state. The government's regulatory efforts--most importantly, tax policies--situated philanthropy at the core of its experiments to maintain the public good without trammeling on the private freedoms of individuals. Jewish philanthropic institutions and leaders gained financial strength, political influence, and state protections within this framework. However, over time, the vast inequalities in resource distribution that marked American state policy became inseparable from philanthropic practice. By the turn of the millennium, Jewish philanthropic institutions reflected the state's growing investment in capitalism against democratic interests. But well before that, Jewish philanthropy had already entered into a tight relationship with the governing forces of American life, reinforcing and even transforming the nation's laws and policies. The American Jewish Philanthropic Complex uncovers how capitalism and private interests came to command authority over the public good, in Jewish life and beyond.An Oasis in Time explores seven thoughts for the seventh day, illuminating Shabbat as an expression of personal liberty, a spiritual encounter, an opportunity for connection, and a protest against injustice as an anchor to our past and a window into the future. In his unique style, Rabbi Benji Levy shares profound insights into the multifaceted nature of Shabbat, offering the opportunity to transform this sacred day from a passive period of rest into an enriching experience of restoration.
As a math and Jewish studies teacher in a Jewish day school, Chernofsky wanted a different and meaningful way for his students to relate to the Holocaust. From there evolved this book that has just one word, six million times JEW. What would a book of six million Jews look like?
"Virtuosic ... The lightness of Matalon's tale belies its heft. In prose that is both abrupt and tender, she skewers the hydraulics of family and the insensitivities of those who think themselves exquisitely sensitive ... Matalon ... indicts us all."
--The New York Times Book Review
A young bride shuts herself up in a bedroom on her wedding day, refusing to get married. In this moving and humorous look at contemporary Israel and the chaotic ups and downs of love everywhere, her family gathers outside the locked door, not knowing what to do. The bride's mother has lost a younger daughter in unclear circumstances. Her grandmother is hard of hearing, yet seems to understand her better than anyone. A male cousin who likes to wear women's clothes and jewelry clings to his grandmother like a little boy. The family tries an array of unusual tactics to ensure the wedding goes ahead, including calling in a psychologist specializing in brides who change their mind and a ladder truck from the Palestinian Authority electrical company. The only communication they receive from behind the door are scribbled notes, one of them a cryptic poem about a prodigal daughter returning home. The harder they try to reach the defiant woman, the more the despairing groom is convinced her refusal should be respected. But what, exactly, ought to be respected? Is this merely a case of cold feet? A feminist statement? Or a mourning ritual for a lost sister? This provocative and highly entertaining novel lingers long after its final page.
And the Crooked Shall Be Made Straight Again
In troubled times and joyous times, this beautiful anthology will help you express your heartfelt prayers. This personal prayer companion, with facing Hebrew text and English translation, contains prayers for one's children, spouse, health and livelihood, as well as prayers to be said at the graves of tzaddikim. Its convenient, compact size and elegant design make it the perfect gift for every occasion. Includes birkas hamazon (Grace After Meals), and Sheva Berachos. A beautifully hardbound, leatherette edition with silver stamping and embossing. Features space for personalizing on both the front and back cover, and a ribbon bookmark to save your place.
In troubled times and joyous times, this beautiful anthology will help you express your heartfelt prayers.
This personal prayer companion, with facing Hebrew text and English translation, contains prayers for one's children, spouse, health and livelihood, as well as prayers to be said at the graves of tzaddikim. Its newly designed fliexible cover, convenient, compact size and elegant design make it the perfect gift for every occasion.
Includes birkas hamazon (Grace After Meals), and Sheva Berachos.
In troubled times and joyous times, this beautiful anthology will help you express your heartfelt prayers. This personal prayer companion, with facing Hebrew text and English translation, contains prayers for one's children, spouse, health and livelihood, as well as prayers to be said at the graves of tzaddikim. Its convenient, compact size and elegant design make it the perfect gift for every occasion. Includes birkas hamazon (Grace After Meals), and Sheva Berachos. A beautifully hardbound, leatherette edition with silver stamping and embossing. Features space for personalizing on both the front and back cover, and a ribbon bookmark to save your place.
Angels in the Sky: How a Band of Volunteer Airmen Saved the New State of Israel
In 1948, when the newly founded nation of Israel came under siege from a coalition of Arab states, a band of volunteer airmen from the United States, Canada, Britain, France, and South Africa arrived to help. They were a small group, fewer than 150. Many were World War II veterans; most of them knowingly violated their nations' embargoes on the shipment of arms and aircraft to Israel. The airmen risked everything--their careers, citizenship, and lives--to fight for Israel. The saga of the volunteer airmen in Israel's war of independence stands as one of the most stirring--and little-known--war stories of the past century.
Ani Maamin: A Mission for Life: Understanding Rambam’s 13 Ikkarim and Bringing Them Into Our Lives
For two centuries the academic study of the Bible has confronted the believing Jew with the most challenging of questions: Are the accounts of the Tanakh historically accurate? Was there an Exodus? Why does the Torah provide multiple versions of its law and its stories? What are the warrants for believing the Torah is a divine text? Can a Jew seeking intellectual honesty maintain fidelity to the Thirteen Principles of Faith? The credentials Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman brings to address these issues are unparalleled. An internationally acclaimed speaker, writer and educator, Rabbi Berman is also a professor of Tanakh at Bar-Ilan University and the author of two books published by Oxford University Press on the five books of the Torah. This landmark work is the first full-length treatment of these charged issues by an Orthodox thinker, offering the believing Jew an academically and traditionally based approach of spiritual and intellectual integrity.
Ani Maamin: Biblical Criticism, Historical Truth, and the Thirteen Principles of Faith
This illustrated Mishnah series for children contains five volumes: Tractate Sukka, Tractate Megillah, Tractate Rosh Hashanah,Tractate Pesahim and Tractate Yoma. From Beit Mishanot, it’s the complete Mishnah text accompanied by a new and concise Hebrew explanation as well as illustrations creating an integrative, experiential learning process. So far the series has received high praise from educators, parents and children. Moshe Gross - Torah editor Gad Mechta teaches at the Seder Yeshiva Hananel Turgeman - painter and creative director.
Birchos Ha’Shachar is the foundation of our daily prayers.
We say them every morning, but have you ever wondered…
…why we thank Hashem for the rooster’s intelligence every morning?
…why we thank Hashem for being Jewish every day?
…why there are separate brachos for men and women?
…why we have two different brachos to appreciate our eyes?
These questions and so many more are addressed in Arise & Aspire, a clear and thought-provoking book written by Mrs. Shira Smiles — a highly sought-after international lecturer who invites you to join her as she presents each brachah of the Birchas ha’Shachar with deeper meaning, showing us how they apply to our daily lives. Uncovering and internalizing the depth and wisdom of these brachos will not only lead the reader to a more inspired prayer, but a more inspired life.
"[This] small book ... will certainly foster greater appreciation of the beauty and profundity of the brachos and more importantly will increase our awareness of the Chasdei Hashem that surround us every second of the day."
Rabbi Yitzchok Breitowitz
"This work will greatly increase one's appreciation and understanding of these blessings and thus enhance one's recital of them daily to be not only lip service but true service of the heart."
Rabbi Zev Leff
"Starting our day with [these defining] brachos will define our lives with the majesty and magic so inherent to our inner world and the universe that Hashem recreates each morning."
Mrs. Chani Juravel
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Mrs. Shira Smiles is a world-renowned lecturer and a popular seminary teacher. She is well-known for her unique teaching style which seeks to bring understanding of Torah texts through analysis of relevant sources while making the lessons learned from every verse relevant to her students' lives.
Aromas of Aleppo : The Legendary Cuisine of Syrian Jews
The first authoritative cookbook to present the culinary treasures and intriguing customs of the ancient yet enduring Aleppian Jewish community--with 150 mouthwatering recipes and gorgeous color photos.
When the Aleppian Jewish community migrated from the ancient city of Aleppo in historic Syria and settled in New York and Latin American cities in the early 20th century, it brought its rich cuisine and vibrant culture. Most Syrian recipes, however, were not written down and existed only in the mind of older cooks. Poopa Dweck, a first generation Syrian-Jewish American, has devoted much of her life to preserving and celebrating her community's centuries-old legacy.
In Aromas of Aleppo, Dweck places the Aleppian Jewish cuisine in historical and cultural context, offers 150 exciting ethnic recipes with tantalizing photos, and describes the unique customs that the Aleppian Jewish community observes during holidays and lifecycle events. Among the irresistible recipes are:
- Bazargan--Tangy Tamarind Bulgur Salad
- Shurbat Addes--Hearty Red Lentil Soup with Garlic and Coriander
- Kibbeh--Stuffed Syrian Meatballs with Ground Rice
- Samak b'Batata--Baked Middle Eastern Whole Fish with Potatoes
- Sambousak--Buttery Cheese-Filled Sesame Pastries
- Eras bi'Ajweh--Date-Filled Crescents
- Chai Na'na--Refreshing Mint Tea
Like mainstream Middle Eastern cuisines, Aleppian Jewish dishes are alive with flavor and healthful ingredients--featuring whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and olive oil--but with their own distinct cultural influences. In Aromas of Aleppo, cooks will discover the best of Poopa Dweck's recipes, which gracefully combine Mediterranean and Levantine influences, and range from small delights (or maza) to daily meals and regal holiday feasts--such as the twelve-course Passover seder. Aromas of Aleppo offers a rich ethnic feast for the palate, the eyes, and the soul.
This is an essential addition to every Torah library This outstanding new work has a wide array of features: A commentary culled from classic sources and presented gracefully and literately Newly set Hebrew commentaries of Rashi, Metzudos Zion and David and other Commentaries, so you can study on many levels Lightweight, opaque, acid-free paper with reinforced binding, for decades of use Gilded page heads Ribbon place-marker