This book is writen by my dad, and he is an amazing guy. He is a very, very smart person, and i know this book is a GREAT book!

I have used only part of the book. Most of the book is explained using the 'muddy children' example, which also serves to illustrate the complexities in automating a trivial puzzle for humans. The book also contains accessible coverage of Kripke structures and Aumann diagrams. This is quite a accessible introduction to a fairly complex subject.

This book is by my brother in law, who is a great guy and a wonderful dad, but makes his children eat fruit after every meal.

I enjoyed this book so much that I decided to translate it to Spanish(Editorial Mediterraneo,360 pags.,Santiago,2001). I wish to quote from the recent book review in the World Journal of Surgery (January 2002).

"Since Henry Mondor's text in the 1940s there has been no another book written with such ease and wit about emergency abdominal surgery, an attractive battlefield for so many surgical recruits. Dr. Moshe Schein, a general surgeon with broad experience in New York, has presented a compact handbook useful even in the smallest rural hospital. The book is divided into three sections: Before the Operation, The Operation, After the Operation. This partitioning allows convenient access to pertinent information about the diagnostic and operative hitches frequently encountered in daily practice. In its turn each section of the book is divided into chapters devoted to acute abdominal diseases as well known as perforated peptic ulcer and as rare as Curtis-Fitz-Hugh syndrome. In spite of its semi-belletristic style, the monograph addresses each question with competence; even such a complicated subject as the pathophysiology of urgent surgical situations is very clear and understandable. The features of operative techniques for the different emergency surgical procedures and the management of the postoperative period are thoroughly elucidated.

I was unable to tear myself away from Moshe Schein's book, and I have learned much from it, in spite of my surgical maturity. This manual deserves to be readily available in every emergency service and operating room. Undoubtedly it will come to be highly useful for surgeons at every level, and not only for surgical "teenagers."

I complete my review with one of the aphorisms from the book: "It is more difficult to decide when not to operate than when to operate and what operation to perform." This sentence reflects exactly the substance of the book.

Boris D. Savchuk, M.D.

Department of Surgery, Central Clinical Hospital, Moscow, Russia"

This is one of the most useful and interesting surgical book in my library. It exposes simply and clearly the situations that a surgeon must face daily and gives precious and updated hints on diagnosis and management of abdominal emergencies.You will read it in two hours with pleasure and interest and remember forever.If you enjoy it, the author published previously other surgical books with the same characteristics that you will appreciate.In two words, buy it!

One of the best practical, useful and workable books written for residents, students and also experienced surgeons.Easy to read and understand, gives solutions to many of the daily problems that a surgeon must face in the ER.You even enjoy the reading as it is light,pleasant to read it and reread it whenever it's necessary

This book is out of print but most poems in this book appear in the books

TAKE ME TO THE SEA (IUNIVERSE.COM)

THE IMMIGRANT'S LAMENT (WPC PRESS)

BOTH BOOKS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE AMAZON SITE.

Benarroche's poetry is born out of the crucible of his own life's journey -- the deep influences of Spain, Morocco, and Israel, a virtual metonymy of Exiled Man, a poet powerfully modern, but one who brings to his readers the terrible centuries of the past. Throughout these 147 poems, Benarroche poignantly speak to discrimination, exile, and immigration, as the reader hears echoes of the Jewish quarters in Seville and Gerona, the ancient Moroccan festival of Mimuna, and the modern streets of Tel Aviv. But he is more than a glimpse into the fascinating worlds that have long since disappeared. From out of this milieu Benarroche weaves marvelous narrative poems, indictments against human pride in our time, resonating with clarity of voice and intensity of vision. Witness how his verse becomes proverbs of our modern world: 'I asked exile to be my country' (Country); 'the only homeland left for me/is the land of poetry' (The Swallows); 'if you see me in the street and I don't say/hello/it is not a declaration of war/but a look/into the future' (If You See Me In The Street). Benarroche is a poet much deserving of a wider audience!

Moshe Benarroch ... publishes here in English in this 250 pages collection many of his best poems from the last 10 years. If I remember well, the long poem "Self portrait of the poet on a family mirror" was published in Hebrew in Hadarim in 1990 or 1991. This poem bares more than resemblance to the similarly titled poem by John Ashbery and digs well into the Tradition of the long poem in American literature. The latest poem on the book is probably "Free Aryeh Deri" from 2000, a long poem about the most famous (and according to Benarroch political) prisoner in Israel. Then we have the long litany "The immigrant's lament" that leaves the lines fixed for years in the mind of readers. "The immigrant's lament" is the title of Benarroch's first book, published in 1994, and has since become a cornerstone of avant-garde Israeli literature. The following of this book seem to grow every year, in spite of the book being disregarded by the establishment and universities. Benarroch deals with the inequalities in Israeli society, the discrimination of Jews against Jews He does it constantly and consistently, and has been called by a critic "the raging bull of Israeli literature". It seems that Benarroch has a good chance of winning the corrida at the end of the day by exhausting the matador. If you think that all this will lead you to your protest poetry plate, you are in for a surprise too, this poetry is incredibly sentimental, cool and collected. The screams are surrounded by whipped cream, the noise of the cars by leaves falling, the cries by the sound of waves on the sea. After all is read and done, the message is a message of forgiveness, of knowing that we are all human and of peace. Suffering in Benarroch's poems is the way to happiness in this world, and in the next too.

Benarroch's poetry has a very personal and unique voice, influenced by Alen Ginsberg, Charles Bukowski, Pablo Neruda, Israeli and Spanish poetry, as well as South American and north American poetry. The long lines of poets who have influenced him and his encyclopedic knowledge of 20th century poetry, doesn't make him a dull poet to read. On the contrary his poetry is crystal clear, and the nuances and complexities are only see on a third or forth reading, and not the other way round. It's accessible and simple without being simplistic.

Rabbi Miller has given us English readers a wonderful insight into the spiritual dynamic within Judaism. It is both thorough and most accessible. A fascinating read for those seeking to understand more about the world, creation, and figures from the Torah.

This volume starts off with the Beginning, Genesis year 0000, and continues as our forefathers come of age. Rabbi Miller explores the significance of the flood and the generation of Noah; the monumental events that led Abraham to leave the house of his father and ultimately become the father of nations; and other famous occurrences.

I enjoyed this work immensely, and I eagerly await the concurrent volumes.

A major work translated into English for all to gain the Sacred Wisdom from the Zohar. The Zohar is one of the classic texts of the Kabbalah, which means "received tradition," for the teachings of Kabbalah were handed down from master to student, from generation to generation. But it also means "parallel" because Kabbalah in general, and Zohar in particular, draws parallels between things which have no apparent connection. The Zohar does this by examining the spiritual root of things above, and finding that ultimately everything is connected in and through their original source. Wisdom for all to receive.

Rabbi Miller has done the English-speaking world an invaluable service in this accurate and beautiful translation of the Zohar. His authoritative introduction is an excellent, concise and clear exposition of the fundamental concepts of Jewish mysticism, and would be a worthy addition to any library in and of itself. He then goes on to trace, line by line, the first four portions of the Torah, from "In the beginning . . . " to the binding of Isaac, introducing the relevant passages from the Zohar which comment upon, elucidate, and expound the inner esoteric dimensions hidden within and alluded to by the text. Rabbi Miller's own helpful commentary interspersed within the passages guides and informs the reader through the more difficult sections, and provides a wealth of background knowledge and interpretation unavailable to all but the most diligent of scholars. Thoroughly annotated and with extensive bibliographical references and a concise glossary of Kabbalistic terms, this first of what I hope will be many volumes opens up and reveals to a spirit-thirsty world what the Torah has meant to those who most fully lived and breathed its words and walked along its holy and life-giving path.

This book should be a surprise for many Jews & Christians. This book can be appreciated by those trying to undersand the BIBLE CODES & how they not only reveal what has occured, but to understand G-d and know Israel's past & possible future. There's even some Rabbinical beliefs that help guide the reader.as well as the codes themselves.The reader will also enjoy the many articles & comments that we have not read in the West.Dr. Katz should be commended for writing such a fine piece of scholarly work. I highly recommend this book.

It's an excellent book.It's more of a journey reading this book than anything else.It's amazing to see what's hidden in the letters of the Torah.A must have for every Jewish home.(don't worry...it's kosher..;o) frum that is. yg98

Moshe Aumann has come up with a critical book for these times. "Conflict and Connection" is a compelling read on changes taking place in the Jewish-Christian-Israel triangle. After 2000 years of antisemitism often orchestrated by traditional Christianity, it is refreshing to see Christian repentance over such past actions and a desire instead to build bridges of unconditional love to the Jewish community.

Aumann's book exposes the tragic past, discusses present-day cooperation as well as major differences, and provides ideas for a future where Jews and Christians must learn to walk together in unconditional friendship without forcing either side to agree theologically. May this book find its way into many hands and homes.

Frank Eiklor, President
Shalom International
Oceanside, California

Moshe Aumann has come up with a critical book for these times. "Conflict and Connection" is a compelling read on changes taking place in the Jewish-Christian-Israel triangle. After 2000 years of antisemitism often orchestrated by traditional Christianity, it is refreshing to see Christian repentance over such past actions and a desire instead to build bridges of unconditional love to the Jewish community.

Aumann's book exposes the tragic past, discusses present-day cooperation as well as major differences, and provides ideas for future where Jews and Christians must learn to walk together in unconditional friendship without forcing either side to agree theologically. May this book find its way into many hands and homes.

Frank Eiklor, President
Shalom International
Oceanside, California

You don't have to be Hasidic to get a lot out of this book! It dispells forever the stereotype of Hasidic Jews as "letter of the Law." This book reveals the heart behind many Hasidic/Orthodox practices, helping any Jew to start where s/he is at and move forward at his/her own pace toward greater lov of God.

The title comes from the famous quote by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov: "All the world is just a narrow bridge, but the main thing is not to fear at all." Rabbi Kramer tells us how to cross that bridge to greater faith. He explains the heart of daily Hasidic practice in plain, use-friendly language, too. The chapters are arranged by topic, so you can read the book from cover-to-cover, or start with the areas that most interest you. Highly recommended!

I've probably read more than most people have on the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, and I definitely consider this book to be the most comprehensive, well organized, and practical introduction to the topic. It presents even the deepest concepts with surprising clarity and delivers them right to the heart. I discovered "Bridge" about eight years ago, and it literally became a bridge for me over all kinds of turbulent life situations. I've given it as a gift many times and if I could award it ten stars instead of five, I would. Chaim Kramer's comfortable, straight-forward style is full of warmth and humor. This book definitely has become one of my most cherished "friends".

If you were to read only one book on diabetes this would be the one. "I Have Diabetes Too" is a very easy-to-understand, readable book full of illustrations, detailed information and advice on all aspects of diabetes management. It explains how to stay healthy and prevent complications by adjusting your diet and lifestyle. It does so in such a way that it is fun to read.

I haven't seen any other book that gives so much detailed information on every aspect of diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) so concisely.

The diet information is extensive, well-illustrated and up-to-date. Information on food groups, balancing carbs and using the glycemic index is easy to understand, as is discussion of efa's (essential fatty acids) and transfats. There is an appendix that offers specific suggestions for aerobic exercise and for weight resistance exercises (which are illustrated) and explains the importance of each type.

The layout and writing style are such that both children and adults will enjoy and learn from the book. The monkey is so charismatic that I think even people without diabetes would enjoy the book (and could learn a lot about diet and exercise that is relevant to everyone)!

Molly's Story makes understanding diabetes easy. The photos of Molly are adorable and the humor makes the book fun to read.

The book explains everything you need to know about what diabetes is and how to take care of yourself. It makes learning fun rather than work. Molly gives detailed advice on diet and exercize and treatment in an easy to read way.

Molly's attitude is positive and reading her story makes you feel OK about having diabetes.

I have learned from reading KABBALAH, NEW PERSPECTIVES by Moshe Idel, professor of Jewish thought at Hebrew University. In this book, Professor Idel surveys the state of Kabbalah Research in the wake of Herr Professor Gershom Scholem's death, the strength of whose research casts a ubiquitous shadow. Further, Professor Idel challenges scholars of mysticism to consider the questions uncovered by the solutions currently offered. Without diminishing, in any way, the importance of the work accomplished by Herr Professor Scholem, Professor Idel calls for an examination of some of his basic assumptions. First, very early in this text, he calls for us to "distinguish between the authentic material and the opinions of scholars on the content of this material." (p17). In the process of following his own advice, he observes that Scholem's "Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism" is undergirded with the implicit assumption that a given cultrual religious phenomenon is closely intertwined with or dependent upon its immediate historical predecessors" (p264). He challenges the reader to consider, not only an historical approach, but also, phemonology as a descriptor of the evolution of religious movements. In recognising the limits of historical research, the two professors are in complete agreement. In his text, "On the Kabbalah and Its Symbolism" Herr Professor Scholem writes, "From a historian's point of view, the sum of religious phenomena known as mysticism consists in the attempts of mystics to communicate their 'ways,' there illuminations, their experience, to others." Professor Idel acknowledges this in his discussion of the varieties of "devekut" in Jewish mysticism, "The chance of success in reconstructing the nature of a mystical experience from written texts is close to nil." (p36). In his chapter on Kabbalistic Hermeneutics, he brings a fresh perspective on the status of symbol by distinguishing between a "theosophical" and a "linguistic" approaches, represented by the "Zohar" and R. Abraham Abulafia, respectively. In the former, the symbol is central, and in the latter it matters very little, if at all. Professor Idel offers that, "A more adequate formulation would insist that the two axes of Kabbalah are symbolism, which is related to nonunitive experiences, on the one hand, and unitive experiences, which coalesce with nonsymbolic language, on the other." (p203) From this, I received clarity in my own spiritual commitment. I found that I fall more into the category of "ecstatic" than "theosophic". I feel affirmed in my striving to attain an experience of the Divine, and my reservations that symbols cannot help achieve a better understanding of divine matters. From this text, I learned a great deal about the issues still to be explored in this tradition which spans the centuries. I also learned a little about my own spiritual commitment.

Idel's work explores many hitherto unrecognised issues and motifs within the broad variety of historical Kabbalistic thought. This book maintains an excellent balance of scholarly information and edification, being a lucid phenomenological exploration the two main types of Kabbalah: the Ecstatic and the Theosophical. Facinating chapters and well supported arguments relating to the issue of the antiquity of Jewish mysticism and kabbalistic teaching; as well as a thorough exploration of mystical union with God, often ignored in past scholarship due to primary focus on the speculative aspects of kabbalah. This book demands a revision of the accepted views on the entire history of Jewish mysticsm, and it heralds a new era in kabbalistic scholarship.