The Innocent
The Innocent

Author: David Szalay

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0099515881

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It is 1948 and Aleksandr, a major in the MGB (the forerunner of the KGB) is sent to an isolated psychiatric clinic to investigate one of the patients there. The patient is a man long presumed dead - a now severely incapacitated veteran of the Second World War, who seems unable to remember any of his past. Twenty-four years later, Aleksandr is haunted by the case. With his Stalinist faith under threat as the Cold War recedes, he interrogates his memories and the effect the case had on himself and on those he loved most. 'David Szalay...has created an extraordinary character, a KGB man you can imagine knowing or even being' Observer 'Impressive... Szalay will surely soon be adding more prizes to his Betty Trask' Sunday Times 'A double headed story that is both sad and compelling' Time Out 'Szalay weaves a multilayered narrative ripe with period detail... A challenging thriller... Gripping' Metro

The Talmud, the Steinsaltz Edition
The Talmud, the Steinsaltz Edition

Author: Adin Steinsaltz

Publisher: Random House Incorporated

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 9780679773672

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Since it was first published in 1989, the "Talmud Reference Guide" has introduced thousands of people to the study of the books of Jewish law. The guide is an historical treatise on the Talmud and its role in Jewish life, as well as an essential road map to the twenty projected volumes of the Steinsaltz translation. Brilliantly written and lavishly designed and illustrated, this full-length guide will raise interest in the Talmud.

Hebrew-English Torah
Hebrew-English Torah

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9781590459348

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Hebrew-English Torah: The Five books of Moses is a Study Edition of the traditional Masoretic text, placed next to the classic "word-for-word" Jewish translation; it features the most authoritative Hebrew text -- based on the Leningrad Codex and complete with cantillation marks, vocalization and verse numbers. The large format and the use of good paper are part of the design to allow a diligent Torah student to write on margins for more efficient learning. This printed edition comes with a free downloadable PDF edition of the title provided by Varda Books upon presenting to it the proof of purchase.

Let's Stay Safe!
Let's Stay Safe!

Author: Project YES. Karasick Child Safety Initiative

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13: 9781422611104

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Using rhymes, teaches young readers how to spot behavioral signs of possibly abusive strangers, not allowing unwanted touching, and reporting unwanted advances to parents. Also taught are: household, fire and traffic safety, and what to do when lost.

Hamafteach
Hamafteach

Author: Daniel Retter

Publisher: Koren Publishers

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789653013261

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HaMafteach locates for you every topic, saying, anecdote, maxim, parable, significant subject matter, law, Biblical exegesis, and Biblical and Talmudic personality mentioned in the Talmud. The English edition includes a transliteration of Hebrew and Aramaic words and phrases, and a new integrated glossary. Hamafteach is an invaluable sefer for Rebbeim, teachers, authors of seforim, researchers and scholars, as well as for anyone who wishes to ¿swim in the yam shel Talmud.¿

The Early Acharonim
The Early Acharonim

Author: Hersh Goldwurm

Publisher: Mesorah Publications, Limited

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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Biographical sketches of 300 great sages and leaders from the 15th-17th centuries. A panoramic range of biographies of great men from all Jewish communities such as Arizal, R' Yosef Caro, Maharsha, R' Menashe ben Yisrael as Jewish life moved eastward.