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| Name | Author/Editor | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Israel and the Middle East, a guide for the perplexed | Informative booklet on history of Israel, Zionism, Israel and the Palestinians and the war against t… | |
| The antiquity of Jewish Jerusalem | Dr. Jeffrey M. Cohen | Short booklet on Jewish Jerusalem, historical and Biblical sources and why Jerusalem should not be d… |
| MRJ AGM Financial Statement, 2012 | Detailed account of facts and figures and various responsibilities and activities of MRJ for the yea… | |
| Essential Jerusalem (AA Guide) | Greer Fay Cashman | Good all-round guide to Israel, particularly Jerusalem with maps, where to stay, what to do, and whe… |
| Anne Frank House: A Museum with a Story(1 copy in Hebrew; 2 copies in English) | Small booklet which takes one through the Anne Frank House (Annex) and tells a little bit of her sto… | |
| Holocaust Memorial Day Packet | Dr. Wendy Whitworth | Useful educational resource packet which contains all kinds of ideas and information about observing… |
| What Will You Do? 48 Things You Can Do to Make a Difference | Andrew Wolfin, Project co-ordinator | Lovely little pamphlet inspired by R. Jonathan Sack's book, To Heal a Fractured World. It lists lit… |
| Birchat Ha'mazon & Zemirot for Shabbat | R. Geoffrey L. Shisler, Dr. Raphael Zarum and Rev. Michael Binstock | Compact and practical and useful booklet to help with the Shabbat Blessings and grace after meals. W… |
| West London Synagogue of British Jews - Three copies | Compact pamphlet which tells the layman (and non-Jewish person), what inside West London Synagogue a… | |
| Why Join A Liberal Synagogue? | Thumb-nail brochure geared to the liberal mind and formatted through a series of questions. A way of… | |
| Liberal Judaism and Jewish Status | Concise pamphlet which explains who is Jewish and who isn't according to ULPS. | |
| What Does the ULPS Do for Your Synagogue? | The services and backing of the ULPS to other synagogues is clearly explained here. Everything from… | |
| ULPS-Kashrut-Its Menaing and Purpose | R. Jakob J. Kokotek | Quick read of what Kasrut is, its history, and what he progressive attitude towards keeping Kosher i… |
| Jewish Status and the Convert to Judaism | R. Sidney Brichto | Who is a Jew and who isn't as ell as the steps for someone who wishes to convert are explained brief… |
| Youth in the ULPS | R. Clifford Cohen | What's on offer to the young person (a great deal of things), in the liberal movement. Informative a… |
| The Process of Conversion in the ULPS-Guidelines for Intending Proselytes | Outline of what one needs to do in order to be a full-fledged member of the Family of Israel. | |
| On Zionism and Israel | Where the movement stands in its full support of Israel and the importance of Zionism in one's life.… | |
| Education in the ULPS | R. Andrew Goldstein | Information on Cheders, Leo Baeck and Adult Education-all on offer at any of the Synagogues or at th… |
| Marriage and Divorce | R. John D. Rayner | Liberal and Reform views on marriage, what is expected, what are its obligations and, if that sacred… |
| The PLO in Diplomatic Darkness | A straightforward explanation of the PLO, its history, its leadership and its violence. An eye-opene… | |
| The Jewish Museum | Carole Mendleson, Curator | A little history of the Jews in England as well as some of the artifacts and treasures to be found i… |
| Tay-Sachs & The Allied Diseases: What Every Family Should Know | Jayne Mackta | The no-nonsense guide to what Tay-Sachs is, how it can be prevented, and information on other relate… |
| Jewish Belief and Practice | Jan Thompson | A brief introduction to Jewish history, thought, practices and rituals. Included also is a glossary… |
| A Manual of Judaism for Jewish and Non-Jewish Students | R. Bernard Hooker | What seems to be a private printing of an interesting booklet for it contains the differences betwee… |
| The Jews of Arab Lands-Their History in Maps | Martin Gilbert | Interesting piece of research with maps (which Gilbert later enlarged in subsequent works), into the… |
| The Jewish Home | Paul Shaw/Susan Thompkins | A good basic guide (mostly for students and non-Jews which describes what the Jewish home contains:… |
| Exploring the Jewish Heritage in Spain | Samuel and Tamar Gran | Nice pictures and colourful summary for the most famous Jewish sights/locations in Spain, from Samue… |
| Jewish Worship | J. Rose/Ray Bruce | A nicely illustrated discussion of Judaism, its background, its major and minor festivals and, a sti… |
| Masorti (Masorti Journal, 1987) | Michael Rose | Series of scholastic articles written by such famous names in the Masorti Movement as R. Louis Jacob… |
| Some Aspects of Shechita (Jewish Method of Slaughtering Animals for Food) | Joan Lawrence | A straight-forward explanation of why and how Shechita is performed which ought to dispel some of th… |
| Kashrut Today | A good basic guide for Jewish homemakers and for answering questions form the non-Jewish community a… | |
| The Passover, the Last Supper and the Eucharist-Jew. Festival and Christian Liturgy | A similarity-difference version of the two holidays: Passover and Easter; condensed versions of both… | |
| Passover-Guide to O Level Judaism | Judith Rabin/Rev. Reuben Turner | A guide to Pesach in English for both the Jew and non Jew. Good background information and clear exp… |
| Passover | Lynne Scholefield | A general guide for RE teachers which explains the Festival of the Unleavened Bread along with the H… |
| Tabernacles and Rejoicing of the Law-Guide to O Level Judaism | Janette Moore/Rev. Reuven Turner | Very basic explanation of Sukkot and Simchat Torah when the cycle of reading the Torah ends and is s… |
| Visiting a Synagogue | Paul Shaw | Friendly, basic information guide to what is outside and inside a synagogue with clear illustrations… |
| Succot and Simchat Torah-Living Festivals Series | Lynne Scholefield | Geared for RE teachers, a good clear explanation of the Giving of the Torah and the Completion of th… |
| Shabbat-Living Festivals Series | Christopher Bryan and Victor Whitburn | Clear narration with good illustrations to explain what Jews do on Shabbat (though the covers and th… |
| Chanukah-Living Festival Series | Lynne Scholefield | Clear, concise guide for RE teachers and non-Jewish students to this Festival of Lights. Things to d… |
| Jerusalem | Judith Rabin | Friendly, somewhat childish narration of a boy explaining his city to a visitor and highlighting the… |
| Judaism | Myer Domnitz | A very condensed booklet which talks about Jewish practices, particularly in England, and some basic… |
| the Jews of Girona | Sean Golden, Trans. | Brief history of the Jews who came to this Spanish town in the 9th century (CE), and their history b… |
| The Three Pilgrim Festivals (photocopied) | A good booklet for O level students which seems to be tailor-made by an RE teacher for her/his class… | |
| A Passover Haggadah | A photocopy perhaps of a service for the first night of Seder. Both in English and in Hebrew. A novi… | |
| A Community Seder from Southgate & District Reform Synagogue | Very 'hip' and liberal Seder service which certainly connects this traditional holiday to modern tim… | |
| Feast of Lights/Feast of Lots-Guide to O Level Judaism | Deborah Lustig | Hard to read (small print) but informative booklet about Chanukah and Purim. A teacher's guide rathe… |
| Tu Bishvat/Lag Ba'Omer - O Level Judaism Guide | Deborah Lustig/Rev. Reuven Turner-JNF | A compact explanation of the new year fortress and the counting of the Omer. A good booklet which em… |
| Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur-Guide to O Level Judaism | Alaine Granston/Rev. Reuven Turner-JNF | A detailed description of the Rosh Hasahan and Yom Kippur Services and what elements are entailed an… |
| Feat of Weeks-Guide to O Level Judaism | Janette Moore/Rev. Reuven Turner, JNF | Brief and clear discussion of what Shavuot is and why it is celebrated. The O Level questions at the… |
| Common Ground-Journal of the Council of Christians and Jews | Little booklet carefully balancing the articles between Jews and Christians. One article, The Jewish… | |
| Israel, A Multi-Disciplinary Resources Handbook | A valuable list of sources for someone who wishes to teach about Israel and especially for RE teache… | |
| Facts and Fallacies about Liberal Judaism(2 copies) | R. Hooker/R. Sidney Brichto | An easy-to-follow format of Q & A which erases some of the prejudices and ignorance about liberal Ju… |
| What is Judaism? | Colin Cross | An interesting arrangement of bits of knowledge done in a series of articles which cover everything… |
| Jewish Students: A Question of Identity | Jane Moonman | An informative booklet, academic, and for adults rather than youngsters. Discussion of Anglo-Jewish… |
| The Jewish People-Some Questions Answered | Clive A. Lawton | What you always wanted to know about Jews butter were afraid to ask? A good starting point for any… |
| The Pharisees and the Gospel | The two views, Jewish and Christian on this sect who tried to keep the Oral Law in tact. Highly bala… | |
| The Holocaust-Its Relevance to Every Christian | A very general but helpful booklet to aid the RE teacher who must discuss the Shoah to classes, and… | |
| Jews in North Devon During the Second World War | Helen Fry | Blurb which advertises this upcoming book from their escape for m Germany and their participation i… |
| 'Responsibility: Take it or Leave it?' | Jewish Association for Business Ethics | Ethics and the story of Jonah. An ethical guide for the business man who is entering the time of Yom… |
| World Union for Progressive Judaism 2005/2006 | The annual periodical which highlights what was done during the year (particularly in Berlin, North… | |
| 'Haganah' Museum | Members of the Israeli Government Historical Department | Informative and pictorial booklet which outlines the role of the Palmach (the strong arm of the Hag… |
| Yad Vashem, The Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority-Visitors Guide | Moving and descriptive pamphlet which everyone ought to read and certainly, a place which every pers… | |
| Jerusalem City Map | A good beginners' guide to the city; hardly detailed but very good for the first day or two of your… | |
| Diamond Jubilee 1947-2007: 60 Years of Bournemouth Reform Synagogue | Miriam Mays, Hon. Chairman of BRS | Lovely booklet/pamphlet put together by many members of the synagogue retelling in pictures and in t… |
| A Continuing Dialogue on Holocaust Theology: Canon Bob Reiss & R. Mark Winer | Jill Todd | Transcripts of two sermons given by Reiss ("Jewish Thought about God after the Holocaust" ) and Wine… |
| The Mischling June (25-27th) 2007 | Playwright: Louise Garcia | Louise Garcia's Kindertransport-themed playbill which features the cast of thousands, the music and… |
| Living on the Edge | R. Tony Bayfield | Transcript of a speech given in Israel by Tony Bayfield for the Biennial Conference of the World Uni… |
| Leo Baeck Trustee's Report, 2008 | Financial report of the Leo Baeck College for 2008. Accountants would find this riveting; the rest… | |
| A Jewish Guide to Fair-trade | Backed by Orthodox and Progressive Jewish organisations throughout Great Britain, this helpful guide… | |
| Calendar of Torah and Haftarah Readings, 5767-5769(2006-2009) | R. Dr. Reuven Silverman, R. Dr. Jonathan Romain | Good introductions by both editors and useful reference pamphlet to work out what was done on what w… |
| The Jewish Community of Penzan | Elizabeth Brock | The long history of Jews in Cornwall is briefly described (Jews came before recorded history); they… |
| Why I am a Liberal Jew | R. Sidney Brichto | Various prominent lay people within the Liberal community expound on what appeals to them about libe… |
| Jesus of Galilee, a geographic gospel. | Yadin Roman/Deborah Camiel | Attempt to explain the geographic travels as depicted in the Gospels of various disciples as well as… |
| Masada National Park | Ehud Netzer/Leah Karni | Good brief account for tourists traveling to Masada in terms of the major sites and walking tours in… |
| Masada, Kings' Stronghold, Zealots' Refuge | Yadin Roman/Deborah Camiel | Details account of what you will find on Masada, what it means, and how to trek about to see various… |
| Madsada, The Northern Palace | Good introduction by the then director of the authority, Aharon Vardi about the historical significa… | |
| Leo Baeck College-Annual Review, 2009-2010 | Good summary of who is whom at the college, what various projects and curriculum are being currently… | |
| Jewish Museum London, March 2010 (2 copies) | Pamphlet which highlights all the films, talks, workshops, exhibitions and cultural events put on by… | |
| Yom Ha-Shoah Service-Cornwall Community 2012 | Louise Garcia/Pat Lipert | Readings and ceremony for a memorial service for the Six Million on Holocaust Memorial Day, Jan. 27,… |
| Our Haggadah (MRJ) 5772/2012 (Draft) | R. Paul Freedman, Chair, Publications Comm., Assembly of Reform Rabbis, UK | New version of Reform Haggadah in draft form. Inclusive, accessible, eclectic assembled by the spect… |
| The Susser Archive | R. Dr. Bernard Susser | Lists of places (directories), to find Studies in Anglo Jewish History, Registers, etc. |
| The Torah-its place at heart of Judaism and Being Jewish | Compiled by Hannah Jacobs (MRJ) | Mini-Limmud on Sun., 7th July, where Hannah spoke about the places in Torah where the words 'Torah'… |
| How Can We Help?-Guide to services from MRJ | Short booklet which gives information about what MRF communities do and the services they provide as… | |
| Developing Communities, Promoting Values-Strategic Priorities 2013-2015 | Succinct booklet which explains what MRJ values and what it hopes to promote in the future in terms… | |
| 250 Anniversary of Plymouth Synagogue-21st Iyar 5772 (May 13, 2012) | Service honouring the oldest Ashkenazi in England | |
| Archaeological diggings in Israel (in Hebrew) | Pictures of archaeological sites and findings in Israel. All in Hebrew. | |
| Restoration report of Falmouth Sefer Torah 2 | Bernard Benarroch | Restoration of the Falmouth Torah report given to the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro, Dec. 2013 by s… |
| Jewish Calendar | Judaism 101, http://www.jewfaq.org/calendar.htm | Basic explanation of the Jewish calendar, how it works and calculated. |
| Torah Rededication Ceremony-May 28 2014 | Leslie, Pat Lipert; Elkan Levy | Various papers dealing with planning and preparations for acquiring the Falmouth Torah Scroll and th… |
| Jewish Burials & Cremations in Cornwall-Discussion Document | Council members of Kehillat Kernow | Update on procedures and policy (MRJ oriented), on concerning Jewish burials in Cornwall. Copy on KK… |
| A definition of Anti-Semitism | ||
| A brief history time line of Anti-Semitism | Hannah Jacbos | |
| Balfour 100 | Comprehensive background and update on the Balfour Declaration on its100th anniversary. | |
| Olam Ha-Ba: The Afterlife | ||
| The Jewish Manifesto | The Board of Deputies of British Jews | Comprehensive report of the commitments, global Jewish issues, Jewish lnife cycle, Jewish values and… |
| Burial Procedure | Liz Berg | Description of actual burial procedures by the Jewish Burial Societies within each community accordi… |
| U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum | Pamphlet which outlines the various historical displays and exhibits on the various floors of the ex… | |
| Inclusion in the community, Interactive Handbook 2015 | Handbook to help with those who have special needs (children, adults) within the Jewish community. | |
| Chametz vs. Kitniyot 2015 | Tori Avey | All you need to know about okay foods you can eat whether your are Sephardi or Askenazi. Hametz not… |
| Women in Judaism, Sept. 2014, European Jewish Heritage Days | As part of the annual EJHD, various venues across the country were held to honour and celebrate Jewi… | |
| Rosh Hashanah Reflections, 2014-5775 | Nine Reform Rabbis: Cooper, Hugenholtz, Janner-Klausner, Romain, Rothschild, Sheridan, Tabick, Wallach, Young-Somers | The meaning of Rosh Hashanah for nine MRJ rabbis and how they are inspired for the coming year is th… |
| Yom Ha'Shoah Memorial Service for the Six Million | Louise Garcia/Pat/Leslie Lipert | Series of readings, witness accounts, prayers and Biblical references. |
| Jews and Synagogues, Venice, Florence, Rome, Leghorn | Fine descriptions of major Jewish sites in Italy, some known, some not and 75 colour plates. | |
| Torah Tidbits, March 2017 | Phil Chernofsky | Various commentaries on Parashot from an orthodox point of view. |
| Notes on Pesach, Art of Jewish Living | David Jacobs | Notes on various traditions, songs, and symbolism related to the Four sons at the Seder service. |
| The Nature of God | Tracy Rich | |
| Signs and symbols | Tracey R. Rich | |
| What is Reform Judaism? | Rabbi Tony Bayfield | Good 'basic' Q & A format which explains the position of Reform Judaism to those who are Reformed an… |
| Religion and The Individual | Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs | Six sermons delivered at the New West End Synagogue which discuss the importance of the Individual,… |
| Why is this year different? | Rabbi Philip Ginsbury | Practical information to the laws which apply when the day preceding Pesach happens on Shabbat. Well… |
| Reform Judaism, What's on the outside matters... | The value of the individual in the Reform Movement is discussed as well as the Reform approach to di… | |
| 'Women and Tallit' (Jewish Women and the Ritual of Prayer) | Elizabeth Sarah and Dee Eimer | More enlightened (feminist) approach to reasons why it is perfectly normal for women to wear the tal… |
| Birchat Ha'mazon & Zemirot for Shabbat | R. Geoffrey Shisler, R. Raphael Zarum, R. Michael Binstock | User-friendly, handy booklet which includes all the possible songs and prayers for grace after meals… |
| Birkat Ha-mazon | Paul Freedman | One page pamphlet which contains the blessings before and after the meals, particularly the procedu… |
| What Is Reform Judaism? | RSGB, Sternberg Centre for Judaism/R. Tony Bayfield | Concise, easily understood explanations of the difference between Reformed, Conservative, Orthodox J… |
| The Moral Values of Judaism | Louis Jacobs | Tract which encourages a moral, Jewish approach to life, business, racial discrimination, family lif… |
| Tefillin (Phylacteries) | Alexander Cowen | Pamphlet which discusses the significance and importance of this mitzvah and the reasons behind the… |
| 'When Someone Dies' | Joyce Rose | Essentials of Jewish funeral arrangements and mourning customs including: information about Burial S… |
| Kedoshim, Parashat HaShavuah | Chapter nineteen of the Tanakh which covers the commandments laid down by God to Moses; the 'Thou sh… | |
| Be-hukkotai, Parashat HaShavuah | Leviticus 26:3-27:34. The commandments given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. | |
| The Counting of the Omer | Tracey R Rich, Webmaster | Excellent compilation by our very own David Hampshire of what counting the Omer implies, the haggada… |
| Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism | Sanford L. Drob/Tracey R Rich | Good compilation by David Hampshire of the basic elements of Kabbalistic teaching which includes the… |
| Jewish Charity Guide 2010 | Sharon Graham and Alan Gold | Invaluable guide to Jewish charities, donations, and information on making a will and inheritance ta… |
| Jacobson Schule(1899) | Part of a book on Jacobson who is considered the father of Reform Judaism as his schule was the firs… | |
| Art in Judaism, European Days of Jewish Culture & Heritage, 5,12-15th Sept. 2010 | Complete information about al the events taking place in the UK during September which highlights Ju… | |
| Pesach and Slavery, Pid'Yon Shivu'im, Freingthe Captives | Types of Slavery in modern times (info to be used at Seder Table), Trafficking in Women, Ideas for T… | |
| Update, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum | Jasenovac Collection, Jewish Resistance Fighters, Sept.11th commentary, Chamber Music Series, Polish… | |
| Heroes, Acts of Courage and Compassion, 2002 Calendar | A tribute in picture and text to those who were 'the Righteous Among the Nations.' Everyone from Jan… | |
| Judaism & the Natural World | Events scheduled throughout the UK for the European Days of Jewish Culture & Heritage which this yea… | |
| Standing up for British Jewry | Short pamphlet which outlines ways in which the Board achieves defending British Jewry including sta… | |
| What has the Board of Deputies ever done for us? | The various functions and activities of the BOD in succinct form: education, religious freedom, und… | |
| Rosh Hashanah Reflections 5775, 2014 | MRJ Rabbis Cooper, Hugenholtz, Janner-Klausner, Romain, Rothschild, Sheridan, Tabick, Wallach, Young-Somers/MRJ | Short commentaries on the meaning of Rosh HaShannah from the viewpoints of various Reform rabbis. |
| Pesahim 25b - Babylonian Talmud (Aggadah) | Passage with study questions involving committing acts which are against one's moral sense: 'Do not… | |
| 'Reform Judaism Is Living Judaism' | Annual periodical which covers the major events in the RSGB movement including inductions of rabbis… | |
| 'Welcome to Reform Judaism' | One page tract which discusses the 'plus' of Reformed Judaism and its positions on the home and sy… | |
| 'Marriage' (Reform Marriage - A Traditional Approach) | Rabbi Rachel Montagu | Planning and preparations for weddings, order of the marriage service, Aufruf (Aliyah), customs and… |