Littérature hébraïque

A GILGUL FUN A NIGUN: JEWISH MUSICIANS IN NEW YORK, 1881-1945

Paper wrappers, 4to. , 63 pages. Includes material on Ladino musicians. Thesis (B. A. ) Dissertation. Series: Harvard Judaica Collection student research papers ; no. 3; SUBJECT(S) : Klezmer music -- History and criticism. Jewish musicians -- New York (State) Volksmuziek. Joden. Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-63) and discography (p. 57-59) . Very good condition. (SEF-31-30)

A GRAMMAR OF ARAMAIC IDIOM CONTAINED IN THE BABYLONIAN TALMUD: WITH CONSTANT REFERENCE TO GAONIC LITERATURE [INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR]

Original Wraps. 8vo. VI, 58 pages. 25 cm. First seperate edition. Reprinted from the American journal of Semitic languages and literatures, vol. XIII, No. 1, Chicago, Ill. “Part 1” (as noted on cover) . A larger work, with identical title, of the Grammar of Aramaic Idiom appeared in 1900 (Singerman 5791) . This edition not in Singerman. Our copy signed on wrap, gift inscription to “Rev. Dr. Louis Grossmann, With the compliments of the author”. Caspar Levias was an “American Orientalist; born in Szagarren Feb. 13, 1860; received his elementary education in Russia and his collegiate training at Columbia College, New York (A. M. ) , and Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore; he was fellow in Oriental languages at the former (1893-94) and fellow in Semitic languages at the latter university (1894-95) . Since 1895 Levias has been instructor at the Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, Ohio. His published works are as follows: ‘A Grammar of the Aramaic Idiom Contained in the Babylonian Talmud, ’ Cincinnati, 1900; ‘The Justification of Zionism, ’ 1899. Besides these, Levias has published a large number of essays, chiefly on philological subjects, in ‘The American Journal of Semitic Languages’ (in which his Talmudic grammar first appeared) and in the ‘Hebrew Union College Journal. ’ (EJ 1906) Subjects: Aramaic language - Grammar. Talmud. Aramaic - Grammar. OCLC lists 6 copies. Front wrap loose, with brittle and slightly torn edges, back wrap contains torn bottom corner, internally fresh and clean. Good + condition. (AMR-39-39)

A Grammar Of Mediaeval Judaeo - Arabic [IN HEBREW]

IN HEBREW. 17X24.5 cm. 295+X pages. Hard cover. Front cover slightly dirty. Pencil writing on one page. Else in good condition.

A GRAMMATICAL ANALYSIS OF SELECTIONS FROM THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES : WITH AN EXERCISE IN HEBREW COMPOSITION

1st edition. Original boards, 8vo, 148 pages, 26 cm. In English with Hebrew. Singerman 656. Rosenbach 430. Isaac Nordheimer (1809-1842) was a Jewish, German-American Hebrew scholar. He emigrated to New York City in 1835, where he taught at the University of the City of new York and the Union Theological Seminary. He was best known for his work on Hebrew grammar (Wikipedia, 2019). SUBJECTS: Hebrew language -- Grammar. Foxing. Spine rebacked Contents otherwise very good. (AMR-56-62)

A GREAT AWAKENING : THE TRANSFORMATION THAT SHAPED TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICAN JUDAISM AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR TODAY.

8vo. 45 pages. “This essay was prepared for the Council for Initiatives in Jewish Education and was delivered at the CIJE Board Seminar in New York on April 26, 1995.” SUBJECT (S) : Judaism – United States. OCLC lists 19 copies worldwide. SERIES: CIJE essay series. Rub marks on front cover, very good condition. (AMR-20-4)

A GREAT COLLECTION: THE ARCHIVES OF THE JEWISH LABOR MOVEMENT.

New York, No Publisher [Bund Archives of the Jewish Labor Movement], 1965 . Paper Wrappers, 8vo, 16 pages. Includes facsimiles. 22 cm. SUBJECT (S) : "Bund"-arkhiv fun der Yidisher arbeter-bavegung o. N. Fun Frants Kurski. OCLC lists 10 copies worldwide. Dampstains to margins of cover & some pages, othrwise Good Condition. (CT-12)

A GUIDE TO JEWISH BOSTON

Boston, Jewish Boston, 1977. Paperback, 12mo, 121 pages. This is volume 5, No. 1, the final issue of "Jewish Boston (1969-1977) and bears the cover title, "A guide to Jewish Boston. " Ex-library, very good condition (Comhist-18-8)

A Guide To Jewish References in the Mexican Colonial Era 1521-1821

[6]-134 p. Bibliography. Index. "The history of the Jews of Mexico 1521-1821 is recorded in the documents of the Inquisition. The Mexican Archivo General de la Nacion are 1,553 volumes of Mexican Inquisition documents. The index to these volumes is the Incice del Ramo de la Inquisicion, itself fifteen large volumes in length. However, it is not arranged in any fashion accepted by archivists. This book presents in tabular form all matters of Jewish interest as they appear in the Indece. The name of each Jew who appeared before the Holy Office of the Incqusition, as well as of those disinterred from the grave, are furnished with dates, charges, places of birth, and other pertinent data. An Alphabetical list of names appended to it makes it possible to locate the various parts of the proceso of any individual. Appendices to this work list names and give much information from sources other than the documents in the Archives." - dust jacket. Book clean and unmarked with light wear to publisher's blue cloth. Binding tight. Moderate wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality example of this important reference. Book

A GUIDE TO MATERIALS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH TO REFUGEES

Original Wraps. 8vo. X, [1], 36 pages. 23 cm. First edition. "This guide emphasizes free and inexpensive materials. " Prepared by Fanne Aronoff, Gilbert Convers and Nora Hodges. Foreword by Caroline A. Whipple, introduction by Nora Hodges. Contains a massive selection of materials, most of which were available for free or at very low cost, to assist in covering a broad array of subjects while teaching English to refugees. The bibliograph is annotated, and covers all areas of social life, work, geography, food, health, transportation, grammar, reading, etc. The introduction by Nora Hodges contains very sincere positions on how to assist refugees in a conscientious manner, demands that volunteers be able to address controversial issues, etc. Subjects: English language - Textbooks for foreign speakers - Bibliography. Teaching - Aids and devices - Bibliography. Political refugees. English language - Study and teaching - Foreign speakers. English language - Textbooks for foreign speakers. Political refugees. Teaching - Aids and devices. OCLC lists 22 copies. Contains name stamp of Miriam L. Schorr on cover and front page, light wear and soiling to edges, otherwise clean and fresh. Very good condition. (HOLO2-121-5)

A Guide to Practical Halacha: Based on the Sixth Volume of Mishnah Brurah, the Laws of Chol Hamoed, Fast Days, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur- With Many P'sokim from HaGaon Rav Moshe Feibnstein, Shlita, adn the Debrecener Rav, Shalita, Volume 6 [THIS VOLUME ONLY]

THIS VOLUME ONLY. 22.5x15 cm. 256 pages. Soft cover. Spine is faded and slightly scuffed. Inner front cover is slightly stained. Pages are slightly yellowing. Else in good condition.

A Guide to Shavuoth.

A Guide to Succoth.

A Guide to the Complex: Contemporary Halakhic Debates

15.5x22 cm. xxiv+429 pages. Hardcover in dust jacket. Slight stain on inner back cover and last white page. Else in good condition.

A Guide to the Minor Festivals and Fasts.

A History of the Jewish People.

26243 — In-12, broché, couverture illustrée, 248 pp. et (4) ff. London, Pelican Books, 1967.

A history of Jewish philosophy in the Middle Ages

1996 · F66417 — Cambridge / Paris, Cambridge University Press / Editions de la maison des sciences de l'homme 1996 x + 485pp., 23cm., previous owner's name on first page, softcover, VG, ISBN 0-521-39727-8

A HAND BUKH FAR DI IDISHE FROY

Original Wraps. 16mo. 32 pages. 17 cm. In Yiddish. 'A Handbook for the Jewish Woman'. Orthodox handbook on what a Jewish woman needs to know about motherhood, prayer, children, and ritual. Written by Eleazar (Elozor; Elazar) Meir Preil (1881-1933) , principal of the Yeshivah of Seduva, Rabbi in Manchester, Brooklyn, Trenton and Elizabeth, secretary of Agudath Harabbonism, and a founder of Ezrat Torah. Subjects: Jewish women - Religious life. Purity, Ritual - Judaism. Jewish women - Religious life. Purity, Ritual - Judaism. OCLC lists 3 copies (NYPL, HUC, UCLA) . Light soiling to edges of wraps, otherwise very clean and fresh. Very good condition. (WOMEN-1-39) xx

A Hand-list of Rabbinic Manuscripts in the Cambridge Genizah Collections. [SERIES]: Taylor-Schechter New Series - Volume 1.

310X205 mm. XIII+351 pages. Gilt hardcover. Spine edges slightly bumped. Pen inscription on front inner cover. Else in good condition.

A Hand-list of Rabbinic Manuscripts in the Cambridge Genizah Collections: Volume 1 - Taylor-Schechter New Series

205X300 mm. XIII+352 pages. Gilt hardcover. Cover corners slightly bumped and worn. Spine edges slightly bumped. Else in good condition.

A Handbook for Enquirers

1901 · 82382 — Ed. by Denis Hanan and H. Aldersmith. 8th ed., 16th thsd. London, Banks, 1901. Kl.-8vo. Mit 1 Karte u. 1 gefalt. Tabelle. 241 S., 7 Bl. Or.-Umschlag; Randeinrisse u. etw. gelockert.

A HANDBOOK FOR NATURALIZATION WORKERS

1st Edition. Original Paper Wrappers. 8vo. [2], 76 pages ; 24 cm. In English. World War II Era handbook from the National Council of Jewish Women on best practices for getting immigrant families citizenship in the United States. “The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is an American organization of volunteers and advocates who turn Jewish ideals into action. NCJW says it strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms... World War II found NCJW engaged in rescuing Jewish children from Germany and working to reunite thousands of displaced persons with family members, as well as a broad range of other relief efforts. ” (Wikipeida, 2016) . SUBJECT(S) : Naturalization -- United States. OCLC lists 18 copies worldwide. Ex-library with Jewish Institutional Stamp and usual markings. Some pencil marks. Good+ condition. (AMR-47-19)

A HANDBOOK FOR NATURALIZATION WORKERS

1st Edition. Original Paper Wrappers. 8vo. [2], 76 pages ; 24 cm. In English. World War II Era handbook from the National Council of Jewish Women on best practices for getting immigrant families citizenship in the United States. “The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is an American organization of volunteers and advocates who turn Jewish ideals into action. NCJW says it strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms... World War II found NCJW engaged in rescuing Jewish children from Germany and working to reunite thousands of displaced persons with family members, as well as a broad range of other relief efforts. ” (Wikipeida, 2016) . SUBJECT(S) : Naturalization -- United States. OCLC lists 18 copies worldwide. Ex-library with usual markings. Inscribed. Spinewear. Inside pages in good condition. (AMR-47-19a)

A HANDBOOK OF JEWISH LAWS, CUSTOMS AND IDIOMS: A TREASURY OF INFORMATION AB OUT JEWISH LIFE-STYLES AND PRACTICES.

Paper wrappers; 16mo. 32 pages. OCLC lists no copies worldwide. Some cov er wear and soil; very good condition. (W-62)

A handbook of the Ottoman Palestine place names and atlas, 1516-1917.= Osmanli Filistini yer isimleri kilavuzu ve atlasi, 1516-1917. Edited by Esra Karadag.

New English Original bdg. HC. Folio. (32 x 24 cm). In English, Turkish, and Arabic. 240 p., richly ills., and folded Palestine maps on the end-pocket. A handbook of the Ottoman Palestine place names and atlas, 1516-1917.= Osmanli Filistini yer isimleri kilavuzu ve atlasi, 1516-1917. Edited by Esra Karadag.