
Sefer Ha-Hayim Blog
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Introducing the Bach: Rabbi Joel Sirkes

Originally published in 1971, this unique biography is supplemented with a translation and analysis of an important lost responsum by Rabbi Sirkes which was published by Rabbi Schochet in 1973 under the title A Responsum of Surrender. This responsum explores the relationship between the Jewish and Christian communities in seventeenth century Poland.
This book is not yet available for purchase online but can already be found in Jewish bookstores throughout the US and Canada. Ask for it in your local store.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Science, Genesis and the Wondering Jew
Paul Shaviv reviews The Challenge of Creation in Canadian Jewish News: link
Monday, November 06, 2006
Yashar Catalog
Download the new catalog for Yashar Books here (big PDF).