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Treyf
“[A] gorgeously-written . . . brave and generous memoir” about growing up in a family with conflicting ideas about being Jewish and finding your own path (Dani Shapiro, New York Times–bestselling author of Inheritance). Though culturally Jewish, Elissa Altman was not raised religious. Her mother, an aspiring actor, didn’t feel the ancient teachings of the Talmud were relevant to modern life. Her father, the son of a cantor whose family died in the Holocaust, was the consummate rule breaker, caught between his spiritual hunger and his ongoing culinary affair with shellfish and spam—all things treyf, that which is unkosher and therefore forbidden. Altman’s youth was laced with cont...
The Book of Jewish Practice
Illustrations. explanations of why certain things are done in a particular way, contemporary applications and information on how to do things is thus made available.
The Closed Book Concerning the Secret of the Borgias
"The Closed Book," which was written by way of William Le Queux, is a great action book. A mystery text that holds the important thing to a huge historic thriller is observed and the tale starts. When Derrick Yale, an unheard-of book collector, buys an ancient tome, he finds a mysterious message inner its pages that guidelines at a mystery royal lineage. As Yale attempts to parent out the mysterious clues inside the manuscript, he receives caught up in a web of ancient plots and mystery corporations. His search for the reality takes him on a thrilling journey thru a global of mystery codes, competing creditors, and people who do not want the book's contents to be made public. Le Queux skillf...
A Bridge of Longing
This text describes how Yiddish storytelling became the politics of rescue for generations of displaced Jewish artists, embodying their hopes and fears in the languages of tradition. It suggests that there lies an aesthetic and moral sensibility totally at odds with Jewish humour and piety.
Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases
Unlock the power of effective communication with Grenville Kleiser's indispensable reference, "Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases." This comprehensive collection is designed to enhance your vocabulary and help you articulate your thoughts with clarity and precision. Imagine having the right words at your fingertips to express any idea, emotion, or concept! Kleiser’s meticulously curated phrases cover a wide range of topics, from everyday conversations to professional interactions. Whether you’re writing a letter, preparing a speech, or simply looking to enrich your dialogue, this book serves as a treasure trove of inspiration. Each phrase is carefully selected to resonate with diverse audie...
First Person Jewish
Examining more than a dozen films from Jewish artists, this book reveals how the postmodern impulse to turn the lens inward intersects provocatively with historical tropes and stereotypes of the Jew. It focuses on Jewish filmmakers working on the margins and examines the work of Jonathan Caouette, Chantal Akerman and many more.
The Plagiarist in the Kitchen
‘I adore Meades’s book . . . I want more of his rule-breaking irreverence in my kitchen’ New York Times ‘The Plagiarist in the Kitchen is hilariously grumpy, muttering at us “Don’t you bastards know anything?” You can read it purely for literary pleasure, but Jonathan Meades makes everything sound so delicious that the non-cook will be moved to cook and the bad cook will cook better’ David Hare, Guardian The Plagiarist in the Kitchen is an anti-cookbook. Best known as a provocative novelist, journalist and film-maker, Jonathan Meades has also been called ‘the best amateur chef in the world’ by Marco Pierre White. His contention here is that anyone who claims to have inven...
Ice Fishing in Gimli
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Tastes of Faith
"Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are," wrote the 18th Century French politician and musician Jean Brillat-Savarin, giving expression to long held assumptions about the role of food, taste, and eating in the construction of cultural identities. Foodways—the cultural, religious, social, economic, and political practices related to food consumption and production—unpack and reveal the meaning of what we eat, our tastes. They explain not just our flavor profiles, but our senses of refinement and judgment. They also reveal quite a bit about the history and culture of how food operates and performs in society. More specifically, Jewish food practices and products expose and ...
Espionage & Mystery Novels
William Le Queux (1864-1927) was a famous and incredibly visionary writer who wrote in the genres of mystery, thriller, and espionage - in the years leading up to World War I. His best-known works are the invasion thrillers "The Great War in England in 1897" and the anti-German invasion fantasy "The Invasion of 1910." – all written before the war..._x000D_ This edition includes: Novels_x000D_ The Great War in England in 1897_x000D_ The Invasion of 1910_x000D_ Guilty Bonds_x000D_ Zoraida_x000D_ The Temptress_x000D_ The Great White Queen_x000D_ Devil's Dice_x000D_ Whoso Findeth a Wife_x000D_ The Eye of Istar_x000D_ If Sinners Entice Thee_x000D_ The Bond of Black_x000D_ The Day of Temptation_...
