This week’s book recommendations from Ilka Gordon, Librarian, Aaron Garber Library
26500 Shaker Boulevard
Library Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-4
Closed for Pesach Mar. 25-Apr.2
Below are listed just two of the many Hagadot we have available at the Aaron Garber Library. The first selection is one of the many Hagadot with commentary. The second is from our large collection of art Hagadot which do not circulate, but can be enjoyed in our comfortable living room setting.
To access the catalog please click on the link following each book.
Hostage; A Novel by Elie Wiesel c2012
It’s 1975, and Shaltiel Feigenberg, a professional storyteller and writer, has been taken hostage. He has been abducted from his home in Brooklyn, New York, blindfolded and tied to a chair in a dark basement. His captors, an Arab and an Italian, don’t explain why Shaltiel has been chosen, just that his life will be bartered for the freedom of three Palestinian prisoners. As his days of waiting commence, Shaltiel resorts to what he does best, telling stories to himself and to the men who hold his fate in their hands. c2012 Recommended for all Elie Wiesel fans and those looking for a beautifully written story about the holocaust. http://catalog.case.edu/
The Queen You Thought You Knew: Unmasking Esther’s Hidden Story by Rabbi David Fohrman
We just finished reading Queen Esther’s story twice. Do you think you know all there is to know about Queen Esther? Think again! Rabbi David Fohrman, resident scholar at the Young Israel of Woodmere, has written a fascinating book which provides a stirring and creative new look at the Megillah. Rabbi Fohrman’s close reading of the text reveals a richer and deeper meaning to the traditional text. Recommended for all readers who are looking for an in depth analysis of the story of Esther. http://catalog.case.edu/
The Kol Dodi Haggadah: The Complete Passover Haggadah with translation and laws of the of the Seder (ArtScroll Mesorah Series) by Rabbi David Feinstein c1990
Now out of print and very expensive (even used copies), this Haggadah, with thought provoking commentary is available at the Aaron Garber Library. Recommended for all who want clear instructions for leading a traditional and interesting Seder. http://catalog.case.edu/
The Ashkenazi Haggadah
This grand Hagadah is a facsimilie of the Hebrew manuscript of the mid-15th century from the collections of the British Library written and illuminated by Joel ben Simeon Feibusch Ashkenazi ; with a commentary attributed to Eleazar ben Judah of Worms ; introduction, notes on the illumination, transcription, and English translation by David Goldstein. This beautiful large book does not circulate. Recommended for all who want to experience the beautiful illumination, color and richness of a traditional Hagadah from our Jewish heritage. http://catalog.case.edu/
The New York Times Passover Cookbook : more than 200 holiday recipes from top chefs and writers / edited by Linda Amster c1999
Recommened for those who are looking for traditional recipes. http://catalog.case.edu/
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