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The Holocaust Kingdom. A Memoir

Personal recollections by a Polish Jewish family who survived the Warsaw Ghetto and Hitler's death Camps. Harrowing.

The Holocaust, the Jewish Tragedy

One of the most comprehensive documents of the Holocaust by one of England's most eminent historians. Week by week, day by day, Gilbert unfolds the sequence of events of the Shoah in accurate and definitive detail.

The Holy Land Painted by John Fulleylove and Described by John Kelman

Part history, part travelogue and beautifully illustrated rendition of the major sites in Israel. Worth it for the water colours alone. How different Israel looked then.

The Invisible Jew-'one man's survival in Nazi Germany'

The way to remain invisible to be part of any movement which happens to be occurring in your country at any given time. By keeping one's head low, perhaps you will not be detected. Thus it was with Senger's family and later, Senger himself. Harrowing tale but a bit controversial as no attempt is made by the author to justify what happened and his part in it.

The Israelis, portrait of a people

Humorist and popular American commentator takes on the Israelis and their history in this often factual, sometimes serious, loving, and as one would expect, humorous approach to life in Israel. Use of the personal observation makes it a lovely read but not very profound or enlightened.

The Israelites

Through Biblical research and archaeological discoveries, Dr. Isserlin examines the Israelite history, origins and progressions, from the 13th century BCE, as well as the Biblical and historical realities.

The Jewish Chronicle, Nov.12,5602-1841

Fragile reproduction (done in l961) of the first issue of the JC. Of historical interest. A bit ponderous in language but lofty in its aspirations. Conservative, of course, and one gets the feeling also that the editors are treading on egg shells.

The Jewish Community of Canada in the Midst of Freedom

The who's who of Canadian Jewry noted here along with the role of Jews in the overall society of Canada. While major Jewish historical roots don't go that far back in Canada, when the Jewish presence makes itself felt, it is with impact as Canadian Jews contributed greatly to the overall society.

The Jewish Heritage

Short history of the Jewish people from Mesopotamia through the modern age.

The Jewish People in the time of Jesus Christ

Comprehensive and detailed research into the history of the Jews from the period of Antiochus Epiphanes through to the time of the Greeks and Philo. Highly referenced and scholarly.

The Jewish People, Their History and Religion

All encompassing summary of the roots of the Jewish people from Exodus to Statehood, as well as a synopsis of Jewish literature (Talmudic mostly), basic theories of Judaism an Jewish practices (in terms of religious observance). While all the major events and movements are covered, it's a bit dry as so much has to be presented like the 'Catalogue Aria' from Don Giovanni in order to fit everything in. Some lovely black and white photos including a Jewish book seller from Whitechapel.

The Jewish People, their history and their religion

Biblical and historical summation of the Jews since the beginning along with literary contributions of both secular and religious natures by two well known and very knowledgeable rabbis. Highly informative and readable.

The Jewish Victorian,1861-1880, Genealogical Information from Jewish newspapers

This 2-volume wealth of information contains all births, deaths and marriages published in Jewish newspapers of the Victorian period. Also includes obits, messages of condolences wills, awards and gifts of related individuals in period from 1861-1880.

The Jewish War

The seven year war between the Jews and the Romans beginning with 66CE is examined in this famous Josephus account, including the accounts of Masada, Herod, Agrippa, Pontius Pilate and Vespasian.

The Jewish World, Revelation, Prophecy and History

Eighteen Jewish authorities, examine how the Jewish people have survived, thrived and retained their identity from ancient times to the present. Highly thoughtful, well illustrated, and incisive, it examines how Jews have coped and responded to a variety of conditions and challenges.

The Jews

History of the Jews from their beginnings in the dessert, the time of the Temples, exile, the Diaspora, Europe, America and the holocaust. Highly readable, popular approach to a vast subject.

The Jews

The complete history of the Jews from the Desert to the Holocaust. A highly readable history, though it can't be that detailed, will still give one a sense of the incredibly long journey we have taken. There are some wonderful pictures included here, notably the great Dome of the Mosque of Omar in Jerusalem which none of us get to see, a synagogue at Caesurae, some very poignant shots of Jews in Russia from the 19th century, and a fine picture of Dr. Chaim Weizmann's inauguration as first president of Israel.

The Jews in Poland

Polish Jewish life throughout the ages from early settlements to the modern age.

The Jews in the History of England, 1485-1850

The status of Jews in England from their royal protective status, through the reigns of the Elizabethan era up until their true emancipation well into the 19th century are closely examined. 'Sins of omission' of many Gentile historians, make this volume particularly sound for Jewish readers to get a more complete picture of Jewish presence in England. The roles Jews played in English history is examined by this highly respected Israeli historian.