Ashkenazim and Sephardim: Their Relations, Differences, and Problems as Reflected in the Rabbinical Responsa. With a foreword by the very rev. the Chief Rabbi Israel Brodie.
London: Marla Publications, 1976. Third edition. Hardcover. 8vo. xiv. 347pp. Grayish purple cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Comparison of the two main centers of Jewish Life, Ashenaz [Germany, Central Europe] and Sepharad [Spain, later North Africa]. With a foreword by the leader [at the time] of the Ashkazi Jewish Commmunity of the British Commonwealth and Empire, a.k.a. United Hebrew Congregations. With a general survey of the relations of the communities and the differences in pronounciation, Hebrew characters, Liturgy, Poetry, approach to Bible, Talmud, Halakha [Jewish Law] et.al. With a selection of Responsa ["She'elot u-teshuvot' a.k.a. Shu"t] and subject index at end. Head and tail of spine as well as corners bumped, with fading to spine. Owner's name to free front endpaper, Rabbi Shelton J. Donnel. Very good condition. vg. Item #17072
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