Bibles, Study Guides, and Accessories
Deciding which bibles and bible references and bible commentaries to stock is a challenge. I attempt a historical and a critical approach. We begin with the Hebrew and Greek originals. We move through the significant translations chronologically: the Geneva (with its sharp and learned Calvinist notes), the King James (safer for its sponsor), the New Revised Standard, and the excellent harvest of translations in the late 20th Century -- the New International, the English Standard, and the Common English.
Our dictionaries and handbooks tend to be a little conservative, mostly because I am skeptical of the confidence and the imagination of modern liberal scholars. Two thousand years of brilliant minds have thought about and written about scriptures (longer and more in the case of the Hebrew scriptures), and the humble approach with that perspective is useful and wise. The best approach is to begin with the basics and go from there.
On a less controversial note, protect your treasure of wisdom with a book cover or tote. We have several designs with neat features.
The Koren Shalem Humash
The Koren Shalem Humash
For decades, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"l inspired the Jewish world with his profound wisdom, bridging ancient tradition with contemporary thought. His legacy continues with The Koren Shalem Humash with commentary by Rabbi Sacks, a ground-breaking edition that brings his insights to the center of Torah study and synagogue life.
The Koren team, in partnership with the Rabbi Sacks Legacy, has meticulously crafted this Humash to make Rabbi Sacks’ teachings more accessible than ever, ensuring his voice continues to guide future generations. More than just a book, The Koren Shalem Humash is a gateway to Rabbi Sacks’ enduring vision of Judaism, rooted in tradition and speaking powerfully to the challenges of today.
Features:
Clear, readable text in Koren's precise Hebrew font with elegant formatting.
Rabbi Sacks’ Torah commentary, offering deep insight and contemporary relevance.
Rabbi Sacks' modern English translation of the Torah, balancing accuracy with readability.
Full Haftarot for Shabbatot, Special Shabbatot and Shalosh Regalim, according to all major customs.
Exclusive to the Koren Shalem Humash:
Full Rashi text in Koren's newly digitized Rashi script, fully vocalized and punctuated for clarity.
Complete Targum Onkelos, clearly distinguished from commentary.
Font sizes
Hebrew: 18 pt
English: 13 pt
Commentary: 10.5 pt
Hebrew Haftarot: 12 pt
English Haftarot: 10.5 pt