Israel: An Illustrated History by David C. Gross

Despite its physical size, Israel from earliest times to the present has always been a major player on the world stage.

The birthplace of Judaism, which in turn became the mother religion of Christianity and Islam, Israel holds a very special place in the mind and hearts of hundreds of millions of people, particularly in the Western world. This concise, illustrated volume offers the reader an informative, panoramic view of this remarkable land, from biblical days to the 20th century.
Since its foundation, Israel has emerged as a veritable magnet and spiritual resource for Jews and Gentiles alike. With topics exploring art, literature, music, science, politics religion and more, this is wonderful gift book for travelers, students, or anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of Israeli history, culture and heritage.

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"Папин домашний суд" - Исаака Башевиса Зингера

"Папин домашний суд" - Исаак Башевис Зингер (1904 - 1991) - нобелиат и один из крупнейших еврейских писателей ХХ века. В книге "Папин домашний суд" он собрал воспоминания своего детства, прошедшего на бедняцкой Крохмальной улице в Варшаве, в квартире, освещаемой керосиновой лампой. На Крохмальной улице пару лакированных туфель носили три года, учили Талмуд и тайны кабалы, заключали помолвки, расторгали помолвки и боялись войны. С Крохмальной улицы кто уезжал в Палестину, кто эмигрировал в Америку, а рыжебородый раввин Зингер изо дня в день творил раввинский суд, прообраз Суда Небесного.

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Exodus by Leon Uris

Exodus by American novelist Leon Uris is about the founding of the State of Israel. Published in 1958, it is based on the name of the 1947 immigration ship Exodus.

In 1956, Uris covered the Arab-Israeli fighting as a war correspondent. Two years later, Exodus was published by Doubleday. Exodus became an international publishing phenomenon, the biggest bestseller in the United States since Gone with the Wind. Uris had sold the film rights in advance.
The story unfolds with the protagonist, Ari Ben Canaan, hatching a plot to transport Jewish refugees from a British detention camp in Cyprus to Palestine. The operation is carried out under the auspices of the Mossad Le'aliyah Bet. The book then goes on to trace the histories of the various main characters and the ties of their personal lives to the birth of the new Jewish state.

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