Library

A catalogue of the pre-1850 Books in the Cecil Roth Collection

Over 900 printed books representing a significant aspect of Cecil Roth's important collection. Roth was an eminent historian of post-Biblical Judaica.

Ages of Man

Rites of passage in Jewish life, basis for various customs and practices and various observances through the cyclical year for the general reader who wants to know more about what we do and why.

Biblical & Historical Background of Jewish Customs & Ceremonies

Practical discussion and explanation of the Jewish life cycle, daily practices, and rituals and customs regarding the festivals. English

Choosing Judaism

A rundown of what it means to be Jewish, along with the necessary 'utensils' to do it properly. Many bright quotes and a very easy read.

Dating Secrets of the Ten Commandments,

A loving guide to having respect and concern for the other person and for approaching any intimate relationship from the moral high ground. Despite the catchy title, a very nice book from a man who uses language in a chirpy attention-getting way. Is he what Californians would call 'a people person'?

Evelyn Rose

Evelyn Rose's guide to running a Jewish home with the accent, unsurprisingly on food. A bit outdated but some good nuggets here and there.

Florence Grenberg's Jewish Cookbook

Basic Jewish cookbook, the 'bible' of most housewives (and now husbands!) which helped to run a proper Jewish household. Classic recipes, excellent pictures from a legend who inspired people for sixty years! Greenberg's own story is also fascinating as she served in World War I as a nurse in Palestine and Egypt, and on a hospital ship in Gallipoli; her husband was editor of the JC and a leading Zionist. This is a no-nonsense cookbook which even will show you how to 'kasher liver'! Oye. You would be amazed how many of these recipes you know from your mothers. Hail Florence Greenberg!

For Generations: Jewish Motherhood

Personal commentaries about Jewish women in history, feminist stories and the importance of mothers and motherhood in Jewish culture.

Hanukkah

The Festival of Lights story written for children with beautiful illustrations. Mean for the child from 8-12 I would think, judging form the vocabulary. Sensible and sensitive and not condescending as some children's books are.

Jewish as a second language

Hilarious book of Jewish interpretations of everyday events and reactions.

Kosher Sex, A Recipe for Passion and Intimacy

Not nearly as scandalous as it sounds and certainly a good way to catch a reader. The popular guide to good relationships from a fairly conservative guy. Totally popular in approach, not academic and a quick, not a quickie, read.

Laws and Customs of Israel (Chayye Adam and Kizzur Shulchan Arukh

Lovely, scholarly book in English and Hebrew given as a prise from the Manchester Talmudic College to Jack Abel on the occasion of his Bar |Mitzvah Very much in the tradition of the Code of Jewish Law for the strictly orthodox. Fascinating.

Passover

History behind the establishment of Passover beginning with the times of slavery in Egypt. The purpose of the holiday (that you should remember),, the various aspects of the Hagaddah service and Seder meal. Good text for the beginner who wants to know more about the Pesach festival and what is encompasses.

Preserving (food)

The Jewish art of pickling knows no bounds. Enjoy!

The Many Faces of Judaism

Wonderful thumbnail coverage of customs and practices of the Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist and Reform in the U.S.A. Pictures and anecdotes make this a highly accessible source of information with appropriate glossary for the gentile and Jewish reader.

The Complete Dictionary of English and Hebrew First Names

A very useful and complete dictionary/reference book about the origin of many people's names and well as their Hebrew equivalents.

The First Jewish Catalogue

Everything you ever wanted to know or do in relation to Jewish custom, ritual, halacha, or festivals. This classic edition (there are more volumes) is a must have reference for any Jewish family.

The First Jewish Catalogue

A practical guide to the customs and practices of Judaism. Detailed, practical and also academic. A very useful guide to Everything! Very readable.