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Majesty and Glory Synagogues in the Land of Israel By Rabbi Abraham Israel Gellis Hard Cover, 240 pages, 23 x 30 cm Price: NIS 190 ($55.00 + shipping)

When we travel to Foreign countries, top on our "must-see" list are the local synagogues. When we travel in Israel, do we do the same?

Here's a book that will give you a taste of the synagogues in Israel. This luxurious new book Majesty and Glory by Rabbi Abraham Israel Gellis is a colorful collection of select synagogues from all over Israel. The book contains synagogies of all sizes and shapes, ancient to modern, and from diverse traditions.. The book includes synagogues in Northern Israel, Central Israel, Jerusalem and Southern Israel. There are synagogues that are actively used and synagogues that sadly, are no longer active.
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This book is available at:
Ludwig Mayer Jerusalem Ltd, Shlomzion HaMalka 4, Jerusalem.
Orders accepted by phone: Tel. 02 625 2628 Fax 02 623 2640
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If this was not enough, the writers introduce us to the gourmet chefs at some of the most prestigious restaurants in Jerusalem, many of them on eLuna.com. And we get even more recipes. Note that not all the restaurants mentioned are kosher, but all the recipes are kosher.
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Jewish Journeys in Jerusalem A Tourist's Guide by Jay Levinson, Key Publishing House Inc 2010. 200 pages.
There must be hundreds of guide books on Jerusalem. Most of them will focus on the multi-cultural aspect of the city, which is holy to the Christians, Moslems and the Jews. Jewish Journeys in Jerusalem is exclusively about the Jewish sites in the city. As Levinson writes in his introduction: The main purpose of the book is to focus on the Jewish aspects of the city and provide background for a Jewish understanding.

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The Chameleon in the Closet by BJ Rosenfeld, Troy Publishing 2010. 226 pages.

Text taken from the author's website. BJ's memoir, The Chameleon in the Closet, traces the universal journey parents take as their children try to find their place in the world. Her older son did not want her to write this book. The story is his, he insisted. However, when he broke with his Conservative Jewish upbringing and plunged into Orthodoxy, BJ was confronted with the challenge of accepting or rejecting his rigorous religious beliefs. She has become a chameleon. She changes her clothing and demeanor, not at whim, but to suit the situation and the circumstances. The Chameleon in the Closet is a unique tribute to all parents who stand behind their children’s life-altering decisions.

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The Book of New Israeli Food by Janna Gur Schocken, Al Hashulchan Publishing 2008. 304 pages.

No cookbook in recent years has so thoroughly captured the many faces of the Israeli kitchen in all its' variety and simplicity. This book is really about how Israelis eat, from olive oil, to coffee shops, cheeses and shuks (market). According to author Janna Gur, “fusion is the essence”. The book is striking in many ways, not least for its’ comprehensiveness. The book juxtaposes, as does Israeli cuisine, the spicy and the mild, potatoes and zhug, chicken soup and tehina cookies relying on noticeably Israeli ingredients.

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The Murmuring Deep by Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg Schocken, 2009. 480 pages.
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From one of the most innovative and acclaimed biblical commentators at work today, here is a revolutionary analysis of the intersection between religion and psychoanalysis in the stories of the men and women of the Bible.

In her literary analysis of the Biblical text Avivah Zornberg draws concepts from Freud, Winnicott, Laplanche, and other psychoanalytic thinkers to give us a new understanding of the desires and motivations of the men and women whose stories form the basis of the Bible. Through close readings of the biblical and midrashic texts,

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The Koren Sacks Siddur edited translated and commentary by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Koren Publishing, 2009. Standard Size. 1200 pages

Since the printing of the revolutionary Tanach in 1962, Eliyahu Koren and Koren Publishing have helped usher Jewish printing into a new era of artistry and spirituality. In 1981 they furthered the legacy with the first printing of the Koren Siddur, a prayer book that treated the prayers as poetry laying them out in an artistic way that made them easier to read and understand.

Now with the help of the Chief Rabbi of England Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks, that wonderful siddur has been translated into English providing a beautiful and informative prayer book that appeals to the modern Zionist Jew. The font is the same beautifully designed font Eliyau used in 1981, and is printed in what Koren Publishing calls their “Bible” paper, which has added high cotton and linen fibers to increase strength yet maintain thinness.

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Food for the Soul, Traditional Jewish Wisdom for Healthy Eating
Gefen Publishing House 2008, Chana Rubin RD
In the book Food for the Soul, dietician Chana Rubin offers good guidelines for a healthy lifestyle. We all know that this means eating healthy, exercising, and losing weight. That's fine in theory but how exactly can we accomplish this when leading a food-centered kosher/observant lifestyle. The focus on these issues makes this book a must-read for the kosher diner and homemaker.

Rubin addresses the issue of Shabbat and holidays with tips on serving foods that are healthier while retaining the traditional menus. There is a section on Pesach food preparation and even some tips for fast days. The pages are peppered with quotes from Jewish sources including the Rambam, Rav Kook, Rav Menachem Schneerson, the Mishna, etc. This is added incentive for following the suggestions.
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The Shidduch Crisis, Causes and Cures by DR. Michael J. Salamon
Urim Publications, 2008, hardcover, 141 pages.
What color is your Shabbat tablecloth? Does your mother stack her dishes on Shabbat? These are questions you might be asked if you begin to date in the frum community. Is this a useful or responsible way to screen potential mates? Not according to Dr. Michael J. Salamon, the author of a new book on the growing problems in the shidduch (matchmaking) system in the orthodox community.
 
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Talk of the Table Urim Publications, 2006. Hardcover. 103 pages.
The charming little “Talk of the Table” cookbook from the Parents' Association of the Aseh Chayil School in Efrat Israel offers many tempting recipes that can be prepared with very little fuss, something any cook can appreciate. In addition to the recipes from the kitchens of Efrat locals, there are many lovely recipes from some of the most popular restaurants in Jerusalem such as Luigi’s, La Guta and Olive restaurants. The recipes from these restaurants are an inside look into their culinary world. In a way it is like watching a magician doing sleight of hand tricks with transparent tools.
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Fresh Flavors from Israel, 60 Delicious Souvenirs From the Land of Milk & Honey
Al Hashulchan Gastronomic Media, Ruth Oliver, Orly Pely-Bronstein, Shaily Lipa-Angel. Editor Janna Gur

This fine cookbook, Fresh Flavors from Israel from the folks at Al Hashulchan is a nostalgic look at Israeli foods.This paperback cookbook is pleasant to read and to handle. Each page contains an introduction to the recipe, a bit of history, the recipe and cooking tips, all in an easy to read, clear type face. Most outstanding are the gorgeous color photographs of the actual dish, that accompany each recipe.

Fresh Flavors offers easy recipes for all your favorite Israeli foods like Falafel and Sabich. There are recipes for several different styles of Hummus. In addition you will learn how to make Shakshuka, roasted eggplant, and all the favorites.
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