The Book of Books is one of the more handsome tomes you will find on the shelves of Beit Knesset Hanassi's Marvin N. Hirschhorn collection.
In this volume Azriel Eisenberg, himself a seasoned educationalist, takes the reader through the mysteries of the Torah scroll, starting from the specific way the scribe copies the Torah on to the parchment scroll to the illuminating history of the Bible text and the important role the Sifrei Torah have played in the life and history of the Jews. It's an enjoyable and easy read, with large, clear print and plenty of illustrations.
This engrossing book is said to be the only comprehensive
guide in English to the many facets of the Torah scroll, the most sacred and
precious possession of the Jewish people.
The Marvin N. Hirschhorn collection is located in the Beit Midrash, at the far end of the raised area that is reserved as an Ezrat Nashim during davening times. This Shabbat we marked Marvin Hirschhorn's 5th yahrzeit.Chaim arukhim to Myrna and all the family.
