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Publisher: Ktav Publishing House (1983) ISBN: 0870687360 Condition: Very good. Previous booksellers' stickers on front pastedown and front free endpaper. Binding: Hardcover with DJ Pages: 336 Dimensions: 23.5 x 16.4 x 3.1cm SKU: IZ0757 Weight: 0.75kg Price: R90.00 +++ by Abraham P. Bloch +++ Please see photo for synopsis.

Publisher: Yale University Press (2006) ISBN: 0300106777 Condition: Very good. Slight edgewear and rubbing to DJ. Sticker residue to back of DJ. Binding: Hardcover with DJ Pages: 127 Dimensions: 26 x 18.5 x 1.6cm SKU: IZ0760 Weight: 0.55kg Price: R90.00 +++ by Barbara Kirschenblatt-Gimblett (Ed.) +++ Please see photo for synopsis.

Subtitle: Volume V: Goldfields, Mountain Route, Riemland, Southern Free State, Western Free State Editors: Adrienne Kollenberg and Rose Norwich Publisher: South African Friends of Beth Hatefutsoth (2012) ISBN-13: 9780986990625 Condition: Very Good. The cover has a few scratches and light wear to the edges and corners. Binding: Softcover Pages: 594 Dimensions: 22.4 x 23.4 x 3.4 cm +++ Edited by Adrienne Kollenberg and Rose Norwich +++ Beth Hatefutsoth, the Museum of the Diaspora in Tel Aviv, Israel, is the only repository of data on the history of diaspora Jewry. However the only South African information which was stored in the database of the museum, was the history of the Jews in some of the large cities. This book, Volume V in the series produced by the South African Friends of Beth Hatefutsoth, looks at Jewish settlement in Goldfields, Mountain Route, Riemland, Southern Free State and Western Free State.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days We all know about King David and King Solomon, but what about the kings Omri and Uzziah? Of the more than fifty monarchs who sat on the throne of the Jews for over 1000 years, most of us can recall only a few. What we do remember about them has been colored by legend and embellishment. In Kings of the Jews, Norman Gelb tells us the real stories of them all. And in doing so, he reveals how a remarkably resilient people survived divisions, discord, and conquest to forge a vibrant identity that has lasted to the present day. "Kings of the Jews" explores some of the most dramatic periods in Jewish history: those of the united Israelite kingdom under David and Solomon, the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, the Babylonian exile, and the destruction of the Second Temple and the Roman conquest of Jerusalem. With illustrations, maps, chronologies, and index. Features Summary Of the more than fifty monarchs who sat on the throne of the Jews for over 1000 years, most of us can recall only a few. What we do remember about them has been coloured by legend and embellishment... Author Norman Gelb Publisher Jewish Publication Society Release date 20100301 Pages 250 ISBN 0-8276-0913-2 ISBN 13 978-0-8276-0913-6

Softcover in good condition. This edition 1995 with 642 pages. Slight discolouring of pages at the top. Binding is tight. A comprehensive one-volume of Jewish History and the impact thereof on the world. Postage in RSA = R55.00

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Many people are familiar with the story of Jewish support for the American civil rights movement, but this history has another side one that has not been fully told until now. Outlines a compelling image of relations between the two communities. In "Shared Dreams, " Rabbi Schneier reiterates our commonality, as upheld by Martin Luther King, Jr., and fuels the reader to continue to work for the advancement of race relations among all God s children. from the Preface by Martin Luther King III "Shared Dreams "brings to life the impressive, surprising, and long-neglected history of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. s efforts in support of the Jewish community. This is a story that sheds new light on the commitment and the relationship between the Jewish and African-American communities as they have struggled together to fight for justice and civil rights in our nation, and our lives. Features Summary At critical moments int he life of the American Jewish community, of Israel, and of the plight of Soviet Jews, Martin Luther King, Jr. stepped in as an advocate to speak out for the human and civil rights of Jews... Author Marc Schneier (Author), Martin Luther King (Author) Publisher Jewish Lights Publishing Release date 20090722 Pages 240 ISBN 1-58023-273-6 ISBN 13 978-1-58023-273-9

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Are antisemitism and white supremacy manifestations of a general phenomenon? Why didn't racism appear in Europe before the fourteenth century, and why did it flourish as never before in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries? Why did the twentieth century see institutionalized racism in its most extreme forms? Why are egalitarian societies particularly susceptible to virulent racism? What do apartheid South Africa, Nazi Germany, and the American South under Jim Crow have in common? How did the Holocaust advance civil rights in the United States? With a rare blend of learning, economy, and cutting insight, George Fredrickson surveys the history of Western racism from its emergence in the late Middle Ages to the present. Beginning with the medieval antisemitism that put Jews beyond the pale of humanity, he traces the spread of racist thinking in the wake of European expansionism and the beginnings of the African slave trade. And he examines how the Enlightenment and nineteenth-century romantic nationalism created a new intellectual context for debates over slavery and Jewish emancipation. Fredrickson then makes the first sustained comparison between the color-coded racism of nineteenth-century America and the antisemitic racism that appeared in Germany around the same time. He finds similarity enough to justify the common label but also major differences in the nature and functions of the stereotypes invoked. The book concludes with a provocative account of the rise and decline of the twentieth century's overtly racist regimes--the Jim Crow South, Nazi Germany, and apartheid South Africa--in the context of world historical developments. This illuminating work is the first to treat racism across such a sweep of history and geography. It is distinguished not only by its original comparison of modern racism's two most significant varieties--white supremacy and antisemitism--but also by its eminent readability. Features Summary The Description for this book, Racism: A Short History, will be forthcoming. Author George M. Fredrickson (Author), Albert Camarillo (Foreword by) Publisher Princeton University Press Release date 20151002 Pages 232 ISBN 0-691-16705-2 ISBN 13 978-0-691-16705-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The first general history in English of Morocco in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Morocco since 1830: A History explores the profound changes that have affected social relations in Morocco over the last 150 years, especially those between the sexes, and between linguistic identities and cultures. Although the country has returned to roughly its pre-colonial boundaries, Morocco still suffers from the effects of colonization by France and Spain. Its current king, like the sultans of the nineteenth century, claims legitimacy through his leadership of the Islamic community, but there is a long tradition of dissent based on Islamic ideals. Morocco's history is also marked by the enduring presence of a large Jewish community. This comprehensive portrait examines the tactics used by Moroccan rulers to cope with European penetration in the nineteenth century and colonialism in the twentieth, and, since the 1950s, to retain control of the independent state. As Pennell points out, however, the ruling dynasty is not sufficiently representative of modern Morocco, nor are political events the only influence on change. Most Moroccans are still poor, and their lives are shaped by their economic circumstances. The influence of harvests, access to land and water, and external trade have always determined the fate of the majority. Features Summary This text explores the profound changes that have affected social relations in Morocco over the last 150 years, particularly those between the sexes and between linguistic identities and cultures... Author C.R. Pennell Publisher New York University Press Release date 20010101 Pages 442 ISBN 0-8147-6677-3 ISBN 13 978-0-8147-6677-4

Hardback. English. Council of kwaZulu Natal Jewry. 2008. 417pp. In good condition. In slipcase. This history has been sponsored to record the history of the Jewish KwaZulu-Natal Community, to place on record its growth and quite unique qualities in its people and institutions. Limited edition Book 44 of 100. Book No: 2500209

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Author Massoud Hayoun Publisher New Press Release date 20190605 Pages 304 ISBN 1-62097-416-9 ISBN 13 978-1-62097-416-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A compelling and lucid account of the life and teachings of a founder of rabbinic Judaism and one of the most beloved heroes of Jewish history Born in the Land of Israel around the year 50 C.E., Rabbi Akiva was the greatest rabbi of his time and one of the most important influences on Judaism as we know it today. Traditional sources tell how he was raised in poverty and unschooled in religious tradition but began to learn the Torah as an adult. In the aftermath of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 C.E., he helped shape a new direction for Judaism through his brilliance and his character. Mystic, legalist, theologian, and interpreter, he disputed with his colleagues in dramatic fashion yet was admired and beloved by his peers. Executed by Roman authorities for his insistence on teaching Torah in public, he became the exemplar of Jewish martyrdom. Drawing on the latest historical and literary scholarship, this book goes beyond older biographies, untangling a complex assortment of ancient sources to present a clear and nuanced portrait of Talmudic hero Rabbi Akiva. Features Summary A compelling and lucid account of the life and teachings of a founder of rabbinic Judaism and one of the most beloved heroes of Jewish history Author Barry W. Holtz Publisher Yale University Press Release date 20170304 Pages 248 ISBN 0-300-20487-6 ISBN 13 978-0-300-20487-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days WINNER OF A NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD A USA TODAY BESTSELLER "A gifted writer, astonishingly adept at nuance, narration, and the politics of passion."--Toni Morrison Set in London of the 1660s and of the early twenty-first century, The Weight of Ink is the interwoven tale of two women of remarkable intellect: Ester Velasquez, an emigrant from Amsterdam who is permitted to scribe for a blind rabbi, just before the plague hits the city; and Helen Watt, an ailing historian with a love of Jewish history. When Helen is summoned by a former student to view a cache of newly discovered seventeenth-century Jewish documents, she enlists the help of Aaron Levy, an American graduate student as impatient as he is charming, and embarks on one last project: to determine the identity of the documents' scribe, the elusive "Aleph." Electrifying and ambitious, The Weight of Ink is about women separated by centuries--and the choices and sacrifices they must make in order to reconcile the life of the heart and mind. Features Summary An intellectual and emotional jigsaw puzzle of a novel for readers of A. S. Byatt's Possession and Geraldine Brooks's The People of the Book Author Rachel Kadish Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Release date 20180430 Pages 592 ISBN 1-328-91578-6 ISBN 13 978-1-328-91578-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The menorah, the seven-branched candelabrum, has traversed millennia as a living symbol of Judaism and the Jewish people. Naturally, it did not pass through the ages unaltered. The Menorah explores the cultural and intellectual history of the Western world's oldest continuously used religious symbol. This meticulously researched yet deeply personal history explains how the menorah illuminates the great changes and continuities in Jewish culture, from biblical times to modern Israel. Though the golden seven-branched menorahs of Moses and of the Jerusalem Temple are artifacts lost to history, the best-known menorah image survives on the Arch of Titus in Rome. Commemorating the Roman destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE, the arch reliefs depict the spoils of the Temple, the menorah chief among them, as they appeared in Titus's great triumphal parade in 71 CE. Steven Fine recounts how, in 2012, his team discovered the original yellow ochre paint that colored the menorah--an event that inspired his search for the history of this rich symbol from ancient Israel through classical history, the Middle Ages, and on to our own tumultuous times. Surveying artifacts and literary sources spanning three thousand years--from the Torah and the ruins of Rome to yesterday's news--Fine presents the menorah as a source of fascination and illumination for Jews, Samaritans, Christians, and even Freemasons. A symbol for the divine, for continuity, emancipation, national liberation, and redemption, the menorah features prominently on Israel's state seal and continues to inspire and challenge in surprising ways. Features Summary Steven Fine explores the cultural and intellectual history of the Western world's oldest continuously used religious symbol. This meticulously researched yet deeply personal history explains how the seven-branched menorah illuminates the great changes and continuities in Jewish culture... Author Steven Fine Publisher Harvard University Press Release date 20161026 Pages 279 ISBN 0-674-08879-4 ISBN 13 978-0-674-08879-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days `Moving - at times almost unbearably so - and fascinating' Antonia Fraser A family's story of human tenacity, faith and a race for survival in the face of unspeakable horror and cruelty perpetrated by the Nazi regime against the Jewish people. Growing up in the safety of Britain, Jonathan Wittenberg was deeply aware of his legacy as the child of refugees from Nazi Germany. Yet, like so many others there is much he failed to ask while those who could have answered his questions were still alive. After burying their aunt Steffi in the ancient Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives, Jonathan, now a rabbi, accompanies his cousin Michal as she begins to clear the flat in Jerusalem where the family have lived since fleeing Germany in the 1930s. Inside an old suitcase abandoned on the balcony they discover a linen bag containing a bundle of letters left untouched for decades. Jonathan's attention is immediately captivated as he tries to decipher the faded writing on the long-forgotten letters. They eventually draw him into a profound and challenging quest to uncover the painful details of his father's family's history. Through the wartime correspondence of his great-grandmother Regina and his grandmother, aunts and uncles, Jonathan weaves together the strands of an ancient rabbinical family with the history of Europe during the Second World War and the unfolding policies of the Nazis, telling the moving story of a family whose lives are as fragile as the paper on which they write, but whose faith in God remains steadfast. Features Summary `Moving - at times almost unbearably so - and fascinating' Antonia Fraser A family's story of human tenacity, faith and a race for survival in the face of unspeakable horror and cruelty perpetrated by the Nazi regime against the Jewish people. Author Jonathan Wittenberg Publisher William Collins Publishing Release date 20170512 Pages 368 ISBN 0-00-815806-1 ISBN 13 978-0-00-815806-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Reminiscent of biblical stories, oral histories, and the work of Isaac Bashevis Singer, Luban's stories illuminate the history and the complexities of the Jewish experience, with settings in ancient Samaria, in Poland, in the concentration camps and in the settlements of the modern-day West Bank. Features Summary Reminiscent of biblical stories, oral histories, and the work of Isaac Bashevis Singer, Luban's stories illuminate the history and the complexities of the Jewish experience... Author Marianne Luban Publisher Coffee House Press Release date 19900701 Pages 226 ISBN 0-918273-79-X ISBN 13 978-0-918273-79-6

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Over the course of an extraordinary year, Zev Chafets--former New York "Daily News" columnist and onetime director of the Israeli government press office--traveled the world to explore the improbable confluence of Jews and evangelicals. He spent quality time with Jerry Falwell, visited Jewish cadets at West Point, attended the world's biggest Christian retail show, embarked on a road trip with the rabbi with the largest gentile following since Jesus, journeyed to the Holy Land with a band of repentant Christian pilgrims, and broke bread with George W. Bush and five hundred fellow Jewish Republicans. "A Match Made in Heaven" is the penetrating, engaging, and often hilarious narrative of Chafets's determined quest to get to the root of a very serious question: Why do evangelicals support Israel so strongly? Equal parts history, comedy, travelogue, and political tract, it is a smart and adventurous odyssey along a rapidly changing religious and political border. Features Summary Chafets offers an anecdotal and engaging take on a pressing issue--the unlikely alliance of Evangelical Christians and Jews in America. Author Zev Chafets Publisher HarperPerennial Release date 20080205 Pages 231 ISBN 0-06-089059-2 ISBN 13 978-0-06-089059-9

Author: Abba Eban Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson (1984) ISBN-10: 0297785419 ISBN-13: 9780297785415 Condition: Very good. Minor edgewear to the dust jacket. Boards in excellent condition, a tightly bound copy. Contents are bright, clean and tightly bound. Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 355 Dimensions: 26 x 21 x 3 cm +++ by Abba Eban +++ An outline history of the Jewish people from the early tribal wanderings and founding of the Israel-Judean Monarchy to the establishment of the modern state of Israel. The author describes the numerous world-wide persecutions of the Jews, culminating in the Holocaust and the equally numerous Jewish cultural and political achievements.

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2007 paperback with 434 pages in good condition. R50 postage in SA. Inscribed and signed on front page by Pinard.                                                                                                                                                          A narrative that has its roots in the dark Middle Ages of Europe, and the brutal Roman Catholic inquisitions! Will history repeat itself? A saga of the persecuted French Huguenots, Jacques Pinard and his wife, Hester, who find refuge at the Cape of Good Hope in 1688. Almost 300 years later, a distant relative and son of Africa, Rueben Pinard, stumbles upon his French Huguenot heritage. His subsequent supernatural awakening to the faith of his forefathers and his prophetic calling. A vision, beginning with the powerful prophetic utterance: "You must go to the land of your ancestors!" An end-time scenario. A mysterious Jewish remnant. History repeats itself - a place of refuge. The Holy See, Opus Dei - a Personal Prelature. Apollyon/Abaddon - the 'Beast' of the last days - the man of sin. Global persecution of Christians. Implementation of Satan's seal of ownership - the infamous 666! The Great Tribulation. Battle of Jerusalem. The Return of the Son of Man with power and might! Thy Kingdom Come! Jesus' 1000 year reign from Jerusalem. Although the theme of this book is classified as fiction, a portion of the content is semi-autobiographical. The balance is premised upon certain Biblical, historical and contemporary facts. The backdrop being the last book in the Bible: the book of Revelation. Through the medium of faction (fact and fiction), the author weaves a realistic and exciting end-time drama around the book of Revelation. His purpose is to encourage everyone, everywhere, to read the last book of the Bible. The book of Revelation is the 'roadmap' of prophecy for these the last days! The author, together with his wife lives in Franschhoek (French Corner), South Africa, where theyadminister an end-time prophetic Internet ministry. They are committed Christians and are respectively 8th generation French Huguenot and Dutch religious refugee descendants. Because of this they have a rich Christian heritage. Therefore, the blood of the martyrs runs 'thickly' through their veins.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A clear, in-depth biblical explanation of the origin, history, and significance of the Middle East conflict. The current conflict in the Middle East began long before the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. It originated when Abraham sinned, distorting God's promise that he and his heirs would make a great nation and inherit the land now called The Holy Land. A historical and political account, "Seeds of Turmoil" clearly explains the biblical story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar and the ensuing sibling rivalry between Jacob and Esau, whose choices formed the world's three most influential religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This fascinating insight into the beginnings of the conflict also explains what about the land is so important today. In addition, Wright sheds light on the conflicting Jewish, Christian, and Islamic perspectives and answers the question, Does God play favorites? Features Summary A clear, in-depth biblical explanation of the origin, history, and significance of the Middle East conflict. The current conflict in the Middle East began long before the creation of the state of Israel in 1948... Author Bryant Wright Publisher Thomas Nelson Release date 20111121 Pages 223 ISBN 0-7852-9843-6 ISBN 13 978-0-7852-9843-4