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Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
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1.
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English
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"From one of our country's most prominent rabbis, an inspiring book about the power of community based on one of her most impactful sermons. In 2013, Rabbi Sharon Brous gave a sermon in which she preached the need-in an era riven by loneliness, social alienation, polarization, and ideological extremism-to reclaim the simple act of showing up for one another. That day marked the beginning of an essential change in the community. Based on that original...
2) The Days of Mashiach and Beyond: An Anthology from Biblical, Midrashic, Talmudic & Rabbinic Writings
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Explore the depths of prophecy, resurrection, and the eagerly awaited arrival of the Mashiach in "The Days of Mashiach and Beyond." This comprehensive and enlightening work delves into profound questions that have intrigued humanity for generations.
Within the pages of this book, you'll embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of Jewish tradition and prophecy. It tackles intriguing topics such as the dual occurrences of the Resurrection of...
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Why celebrate Hanukkah as a Christian? Isn't it a Jewish holiday? In the apostle Paul's letter to the Romans, he goes into detail about how Christians have been "grafted in" to the root. We have an inheritance along with our Jewish brothers and sisters and can partake of all the good gifts God has for us, which includes celebrations such as Hanukkah! Why not celebrate? Have fun and be inspired during this holiday season.Each day contains a short devotional,...
Publisher
Ronin Films
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
December 1941: a group of women and a 10-year-old girl named Sorella Epstein are photographed after being ordered to take their outer clothing off in freezing temperatures. Humiliated and silenced, they are among 3,640 Latvian Jewish women and children massacred by Nazi troops and their Latvian collaborators at Skede Beach, Latvia. Almost 80 years later, Ethel Davis, a 90-year-old Jewish Australian, is till haunted by this massacre. She is the author...
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First Congregation Sons of Israel has been worshipping in the same synagogue continuously since it was inaugurated 100 years ago. That makes it the oldest in Florida, and the object of great celebration. This book traces the origins of the congregation and the beautiful building in downtown St. Augustine, a city that venerates its history, dating back to 1565. The synagogue founders arrived in Florida near the end of the 19th century, fleeing poverty...
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In 1942, YIVO held a contest for the best autobiography by a Jewish immigrant on the theme "Why I Left the Old Country and What I Have Accomplished in America." Chosen from over two hundred entries, and translated from Yiddish, the nine life stories in My Future Is in America provide a compelling portrait of American Jewish life in the immigrant generation at the turn of the twentieth century.
The writers arrived in America in every decade from the...
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Get the Summary of Dan Senor's The Genius of Israel in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Genius of Israel" by Dan Senor delves into the cultural and societal dynamics that foster innovation and resilience in Israeli society. The book traces the journey of SpaceIL, an educational nonprofit that aimed to land a spacecraft on the moon, inspiring young Israelis to pursue science and engineering. It explores the personal...
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The image of the West looms large in the American imagination. Yet the history of American Jewry and particularly of American Jewish women-has been heavily weighted toward the East. Jewish Women Pioneering the Frontier Trail rectifies this omission as the first full book to trace the history and contributions of Jewish women in the American West.
In many ways, the Jewish experience in the West was distinct. Given the still-forming social landscape,...
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Irving Howe. Saul Bellow. Lionel Trilling. These are names that immediately come to mind when one thinks of the New York Jewish intellectuals of the late thirties and forties.
And yet the New York Jewish intellectual community was far larger and more diverse than is commonly thought. In The Other New York Jewish Intellectuals we find a group of thinkers who may not have had widespread celebrity status but who fostered a real sense of community within...
Publisher
Filmhub, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In a life that has spanned 92 creative years, ruth weiss is one of the most influential writers of the Beat Generation. Born to a Jewish family during the rise of Nazism, as a 10-year-old refugee, she escaped to the United States. ruth became a Jazz troubadour exemplifying the zeitgeist of Chicago, New Orleans, and San Francisco. In the 1950s, she opened up and organized the first poetry readings in North Beach cafes and bars, giving a platform to...
13) The Flat
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
עברית
Description
At age 98, director Arnon Goldfinger's grandmother passed away, leaving him the task of clearing out the Tel Aviv flat that she and her husband shared after immigrating from Nazi Germany in the 1930s. Sifting through photos, letters, files, and objects, Goldfinger undertook the complex process of making sense of the accumulated ephemera of a lifetime. The result is a moving family portrait and an insightful look at the ways different generations deal...
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The Gaspard family gets caught between the fronts of fanatical Catholics, Freemasons, and Nazis. The escape to Argentina seems to help. But in the end, uncovering a secret is the only chance to escape the vortex of violence.
It is a risky undertaking. Lovers die, friends turn out to be enemies, secret services have their fingers in the pie. A desecrated tomb, clues to artwork, a constellation, and a map of Jerusalem solve the mystery.
Embark on an...
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First published in 1957, this one-volume source for everything Jewish has delighted and instructed several generations in the English-speaking Jewish world. Fully updated through 2007, it provides snapshots and in-depth entries on every important Jewish personality, place, concept, event and value in Israel, the United States, and all other parts of the world.
Mordecai Schreiber was born and raised in Israel, and lived in Uruguay and Guatemala....
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"Harmony Among Faiths: A Global Quest for Religious Freedom" is a profound exploration of the intricate landscape of religious freedom in our contemporary world. This book presents an in-depth examination of the challenges, opportunities, and obligations that encompass the practice of religion in an increasingly diverse and interconnected society.At its core, the book recognizes the paramount importance of religion in the lives of individuals, as...
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The food that Jewish people eat is part of our connection to our faith, culture, and history. Not only is Jewish food comforting and delicious, it's also a link to every facet of Judaism. By learning about and cooking traditional Jewish dishes, we can understand fundamentals such as kashrut, community, and diversity. And Jewish history is so connected to food that one comedian said that the story of Judaism can be condensed into nine words: They tried...
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Publisher
Kalaniot Books, an imprint of Endless Mountains Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Daniel is determined to find out where his parents are going and what's inside the mysterious boxes they're carrying. As it turns out Daniel learns much more than what's in those boxes--he learns the true meaning of giving."--Provided by publisher.
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Fun Facts about Jewish and Israeli holidaysJewish and Israeli holidays are a rich tapestry of celebrations that reflect both religious and historical aspects of Jewish culture. These holidays are deeply rooted in traditions, stories, and rituals that connect Jewish communities across the globe. While Jewish holidays have religious significance and often commemorate historical events, Israeli holidays specifically highlight the history and identity...
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All the women of the Bible offers a rich biographical perspective on evey female figure in scripture -- including the famous, the little-known, and even the unnamed. In more that 300 engaging and insightful portraits, Edith Deen brings alive the saints and sorceresses, queens and servants, mothers and daughters, wives and widows whose profound influence is felt through-out the Bible.
"You can almost trace light and darkness in the Bible by the women...
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