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Care Of Your Torah - A GuideCare Of Your Torah - A Guide (book)

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A short 19 page guide written by a Sofer STa"M (scribe) to help Synagogues care for their Torah scrolls. With lots of useful tips and photographs showing many examples of what can make a Torah pasul (not kosher). For more on sofrut visit www.sofer.co.uk

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 1: StonesBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 1: Stones (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 1 in a series of 14. STONES. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 2: Tree of LifeBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 2: Tree of Life (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 2 in a series of 14. TREE OF LIFE. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Thoroughly Modern MosesThoroughly Modern Moses (book)

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Joseph Rosenberg, not so eminent Jewish scientist and time-traveller came to Earth with a bump and was surprised, nay shocked, to learn that he had landed on one of the most famous people in the history of history itself ... Moses the Lawgiver. Ordered to replace Moses by the Lord God Almighty, Supreme Being of the Universe and all round Nice-Guy, Mr. Rosenberg embarks on an adventure of biblical proportions. Will he survive? Will there be tea and cake? A science-fiction biblical comedy. Hitch-hikers meets the Bible - enjoy! (Contains over 300 pages of laughter.) Pocket-book edition set in 10pt Garamond. Also available in hardback edition.

Tikkun Megillat HashoahTikkun Megillat Hashoah (book)

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Authorised by the Schechter Institute and the Rabbinic Assembly, this is the new Tikkun (copyist's guide) for the Megillat Hashoah (Holocaust scroll). It contains the full unpointed text in full colour hand-written STaM. It supplies explanations of the visual midrashim and information about how the scroll came to be written and the importance of this new piece of liturgy. For use by scribes and readers and for Jewish institutions and places of learning. Packed with full colour photographs. (Please note that the Lulu low resolution preview will show backwards as this is a right to left book and click on the back cover to see the front!) 10% of the proceeds from sale after print and distribution will be given to ts'dakah (charity).

Shirat Ha-olam - The Song of the WorldShirat Ha-olam - The Song of the World (book)

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Pictures from nature and around the world; words from the Torah, Prophets and Writings. Seventy digitally unaltered photographs matched to an appropriate biblical verse - each with its own story, told in this inspirational book. A feast for the eyes and the mind. Available as a large download or printed book 8.5 by 8.5.

BulrushesBulrushes (artwork)

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Bulrushes in a biblical park in Israel paired with a quote from Exodus. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size. Download this image alone or alternatively, why not buy the book Shirat Ha-Olam for this and 69 other excellent images?

Broken RocksBroken Rocks (artwork)

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Rocks in Rutland Water. Paired with a quote from I Kings. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size. Download this image alone or alternatively, why not buy the book Shirat Ha-Olam for this and 69 other excellent images?

His Heart is LiftedHis Heart is Lifted (artwork)

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The shape of a heart growing naturally on a tree in Rutland Waters. Paired with a quote from Ezekiel. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size. Download this image alone or alternatively, why not buy the book Shirat Ha-Olam for this and 69 other excellent images?

The Palm upon the WallThe Palm upon the Wall (artwork)

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A palm tree casting a shadow on the walls outside the old city of Jerusalem. Paired with a quote from Ezekiel. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size.

Willow of the BrookWillow of the Brook (artwork)

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A willow reflected in the water. Paired with a quote from Leviticus where one is instructed to take this for use on the festival of Sukkot. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size.

Tefilati - My PrayerTefilati - My Prayer (artwork)

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Two chassidim praying at the Kotel. The older man turning from the Amidah. Paired with a quote from Jonah. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size. Category winner in the Kitkat Nohr photographic competition. Why not buy the book Shirat Ha-Olam for this and 69 other excellent images.

Migdal David - Tower of DavidMigdal David - Tower of David (artwork)

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The Tower of David in Jerusalem. And yes the sky was that colour when I shot this - totally blue and not a cloud in sight. Paired with a quote from II Samuel. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size.

Rose of SharonRose of Sharon (artwork)

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Close up of a rose from gardens in Rutland Waters. Amazing fleshy texture. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size.

Pri Hadar (Etrog)Pri Hadar (Etrog) (artwork)

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Two etrogim growing on a tree in a large biblical park near Re'ut in Israel. Paired with a quote from Leviticus where one is instructed to take this fruit for use on the festival of Sukkot. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size.

Wheat HarvestWheat Harvest (artwork)

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A field of wheat in Rutland that caught my eye. Paired with a quote from Exodus explaining the first fruits of wheat to be brought on the festival of Shavuot. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size.

Leafy GreenLeafy Green (artwork)

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A lovely picture of leaves in a garden In Rutland Waters that look so inviting to lie upon. Paired with a quote from Song of Songs that speaks of a couch of leafy green. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size.

Esh - FlameEsh - Flame (artwork)

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I honestly don't know what happened here. I was taking a picture of some chassidim praying at the Kotel (Western wall) in Jerusalem. Perhaps I was jostled but the black clothes, siddurim (prayerbooks) and the stone wall appear have to turned to flame. Paired with a quote from Psalms one can imagine their ernest prayers turning to fire and rising to heaven. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size.

Sefarim Harbeh - Many BooksSefarim Harbeh - Many Books (artwork)

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A friend in Israel has wonderful drawers of metal type - this is Hazvi a lovely Hebrew font, paired with a quote from Ecclesiates about the preponderance of books in the world. Kohelet appeared to be saddened by this and thought it weary. I think it's great. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size.

Kikayon - The GourdKikayon - The Gourd (artwork)

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A photo of the underside of a giant gourd (and it was indeed massive) with beautiful detail of the texture of the plant from a garden in Rutland Waters paired with a quote from Jonah where God prepared a gourd to shade Jonah's head from the beating sun. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size.

V'chapis Me-ets - The Timber from the TreeV'chapis Me-ets - The Timber from the Tree (artwork)

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A really interesting timber beam from a structure in Oakham town centre in Rutland, allied to a quote from the book of Habbakuk. Designed for the smaller size but will work larger.

Min Hasela - From The RockMin Hasela - From The Rock (artwork)

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A lovely photo where the sun caught some rocks just right as the tide from Rutland Waters washed over them paired with a quote from Numbers where Moses brought water from the Rock for the Israelites. Prepared specifically for the smaller size but will work at the larger size.

Thoroughly Modern Moses HardcoverThoroughly Modern Moses Hardcover (book)

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Joseph Rosenberg, not so eminent Jewish scientist and time-traveller came to Earth with a bump and was surprised, nay shocked, to learn that he had landed on one of the most famous people in the history of history itself ... Moses the Lawgiver. Ordered to replace Moses by the Lord God Almighty, Supreme Being of the Universe and all round Nice-Guy, Mr. Rosenberg embarks on an adventure of biblical proportions. Will he survive? Will there be tea and cake? A science-fiction biblical comedy. Hitch-hikers meets the Bible - enjoy! (Contains over 250 pages of laughter.) Hardback edition set in 11pt Garamond. Also available in Pocketbook size.

Kitvu Lachem (Write for Yourselves)Kitvu Lachem (Write for Yourselves) (artwork)

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...and now write for yourself this song - the commandment in Deuteronomy to write a Sefer Torah. A fortunate happening, a camera shake whilst photographing a Czech scroll that I was checking in Bournemouth produced a slightly surreal image with the letters floating on the parchment. Produced for the smaller size output.

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 14: FoundationBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 14: Foundation (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 14 in a series of 14. FOUNDATION. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 13: DriftwoodBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 13: Driftwood (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 13 in a series of 14. DRIFTWOOD. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 12: RockBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 12: Rock (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 12 in a series of 14. ROCK. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 11: WaterBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 11: Water (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 11 in a series of 14. WATER. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 10: NetsBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 10: Nets (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 10 in a series of 14. NETS. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 9: LightBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 9: Light (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 9 in a series of 14. LIGHT. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes: The Tall TreeBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes: The Tall Tree (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 8 in a series of 14. THE TALL TREE. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 7: ShadowBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 7: Shadow (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 7 in a series of 14. SHADOW. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 6: LeavesBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 6: Leaves (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 6 in a series of 14. LEAVES. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 3: ReflectionBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 3: Reflection (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 3 in a series of 14. REFLECTION. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Otiyot G'dolot - Large LettersOtiyot G'dolot - Large Letters (artwork)

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Some time ago I had a hunch that all the Hebrew alphabet was to be found as large letters within Torah and not just Tanach as is established in the Mesorah - this hunch came out of seeing lots of different sifrey with variant traditions. I couldn't find the one with the letters 'kaf'. However I then read a section from Mishnat Avraham that confirmed where all the large letters were supposed to be (plus some variants) and lo and behold they matched the various ones I had collected (see my website www.sofer.co.uk). Anyway, collecting these all up I've done a little bit of 'large letter art'.

The East London Synagogue - Outpost Of Another WorldThe East London Synagogue - Outpost Of Another World (book)

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A short history of the early days of the East London Synagogue, Rectory Square, and an examination of how it came to be established in 1877. With rare photos of the interior of the building taken before its closure. Expanded edition with many more photos.

Tanach Quotations Nature Scenes CalendarTanach Quotations Nature Scenes Calendar (calendar)

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A calendar for 2008/9 of thirteen beautiful shots from Vancouver and Victoria with appropriate Biblical Quotations on each image. Click on the preview to see the images inside.

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 5: EdenBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 5: Eden (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 5 in a series of 14. GARDEN OF EDEN. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Biblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 4: ForestBiblical Quotations - Nature Scenes 4: Forest (artwork)

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Nature scenes shot in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada linked to appropriate Biblical Quotations. No. 4 in a series of 14. FOREST. (Designed for 25.4cms x 20.32cms but will work at the larger size).

Megillat Hay'shuah - The Salvation ScrollMegillat Hay'shuah - The Salvation Scroll (book)

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... and God put into Shalom’s mouth a cunning answer ... At the bidding of the Nazis, the Mufti of Jerusalem arrives in Yemen to convince the king to destroy all of the Jews there. Rabbi Shalom the Jew sits at the side of the king and awaits a miracle. The Megillat HaY’shuah - the Salvation Scroll of the Yemenite Jews tells a parable of the dangers of the time to the Jewish population of Yemen echoing the dangers faced in Persia at the time of Esther and Mordechai. This translation and commentary brings to life a little-known text.

The Rose DiamondThe Rose Diamond (artwork)

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One of my absolute favourite stories from the Dubner Maggid matched with an illustration of a rose that I painted in a light wash.

GIVE!GIVE! (book)

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An analysis of the biblical commandment to support the poor with particular reference to the Tannaitic interpretation in Sifre to D’varim 15:7-11 Ts’dakah - the giving of charity, or more properly acting righteously to another person to relieve them of a the burden of poverty is not merely a ‘nice thing to do that gives you a warm fuzzy feeling’ but according to Torah is a commandment. Discover how the ancient rabbis applied the Torah law to their own time and what lessons we might learn today about how best to ... GIVE! (10% of the profits on this book will be given to Ts'dakah)