Search Results: Hasidism from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Schocken Books, 1988. Hardback with DJ. First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very light use. Book shows moderate shelfwear; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows similar minor wear to extremities; mild rubbing; price unclipped, but has a pencil line through it; mylar-protected. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 246pp. Illustrated by Mark Podwal. Hardback with DJ. One of the ways in which followers of Hasidism communicate their teachings is through the telling of stories. This tradition started with the eighteenth-century Hasidic master, Reb Nachman of Bratslav, who was the great grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidism. Reb Nachman was the first rebbe to teach primarily through stories, and his tales remain among the most haunting and imaginative Hasidic tales that have… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Books, 1975. Paperback First Edition Thus (1975), not directly stated, but implied by lack of subsequent printings cited, in accordance with Penguin Books' customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition Thus (1975), not directly stated, but implied by lack of subsequent printings cited, in accordance with Penguin Books' customary practice at the time of publication. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the top of the front "hinge"; mild rubbing to the panels and a little faint soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; the text pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or… Read More

Berkeley, CA Alternative Press, 1984. Paperback First Ed thus, later printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; a very faint hairline crease near the upper rear corner. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 160pp. First Ed thus, Second printing. Inscribed and Signed by Bob Trupin, the author's son. Introduction, Photograph, Glossary of Hebrew and Yiddish terms. Paperback. Dakota Diaspora is a lovely book which tells of the author's experiences as a child growing up Jewish on the prairie. From Russia to "Nordakota" Ms. Trupin attempts to understand her parents and their motivations for leaving the "known" for such a great "unknown." She draws mostly upon her own childhood memories, rather than gathering first-hand accounts from her parents. I found the ending somewhat disappointing because we don't find out if… Read More

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Ohalah, Rabbinic Fellowhip et al, 1973. Pamphlet Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 86pp. A "Nachdichtung" Freelyn Rendered by Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi. Published by Ohalah, Rabbinic Fellowhip/Aleph, Alliance for Jewish Renewal/Yesod, Foundation for a Jewish Future. Originally published in Warsaw by Indsel Verlag in 1933. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. Abraham Joshua Heschel (January 11, 1907 – December 23, 1972) was a Polish-born American rabbi and one of the leading Jewish theologians and Jewish philosophers of the 20th century. Heschel, a professor of Jewish mysticism at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, authored a number of widely read books on Jewish philosophy and was active in the American Civil Rights movement. Heschel explicated many facets of Jewish thought, including studies on medieval Jewish philosophy, Kabbalah, and Hasidism.… Read More

Amritsar, Punjab, India Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1989. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good+ in Good+ DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use; just a touch of wear to the extremities; slight spine lean; former owner's address label affixed to the front pastedown endpaper; binding secure; text clean. DJ shows moderate wear to the extremities, with scant loss due to rubbing; some bubbling to the clear plastic sheathing; mild rubbing and very faint soiling; unclipped. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 300pp. Colorful sewn in thread bookmarker. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Jewish Theological Seminary, 1965. Hardcover Second Edition (1965), Revised & Enlarged. First published in 1960. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: Mild rubbing to the corner tips; a small reddish smudge at the fore-edge; a tiny soil spot at the lower corner of the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very close-to-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and a couple of unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 0.7 inches). viii, 136 pages. Language: English. Weight: 14.5 ounces. Second Edition (1965), Revised & Enlarged. First published in 1960. Hardback: No DJ… Read More

New York, NY Crossroad Publishing Company, 1988. Paperback First Edition Thus (1988), unstated in accordance with Crossroad Publishing Company's customary practice. First Edition Thus (1988), unstated in accordance with Crossroad Publishing Company's customary practice. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of sunning to the purple toned background field of the backstrip (the titles thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible); the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing only a single cosmetic flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder,… Read More

New York, NY Continuum Publishing, 2002. Paperback First Edition Thus (2002); but appears to be a later printing - though none is listed, nor is there a statement of an earlier edition. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear near the lower front corner tip, the faintest shelf-soiling to the bottom edge of the text block; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25x 6.15 x 1.45 inches). xxii, 753 pages. Extensive Notes to the Text and Index. Translated by John Bowden. Language: English. Weight: 38.5 ounces. First Edition Thus (2002); but appears… Read More

London, UK Bowes & Bowes, 1957. Hardcover First Edition (1957), so stated. First Edition (1957), so stated. Good+: Shows moderate use: the upper corner of the rear panel is mildly bumped; otherwise mild wear to the extremities; faint sunning to the backstrip (the titles thereon clearly legible); some soil spots to the panels and moderate rubbing to same; former owner's name at the front free endpaper; the boards are slighltly bowed; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A good used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing light wear and numerous minor flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.25 x 4.65 x 0.65 inches). 110 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6.6 ounces. Studies in Modern European Literature and Thought Series. Hardback: Lacks DJ. 110 pagesPublisher: Bowes & Bowes; First Edition (US) First… Read More

New York, NY Harper & Row: Torchbooks, 1968. Paperback Reprint Edition (1968). First published by Oxford in 1960. Scattered UNDERLINING AND MARGINALIA IN INK for the first 54 pages. Else, Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of moderate use: very slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling and markings to the wrapper covers; the binding is perfectly secure. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. A moderately worn copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing some wear and some minor flaws - and of course the underlining. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 0.6 inches). x, 240 pages. Language: English. Weight: 9 ounces. Cover design by Emanuel Schongut. TB840. Reprint Edition (1968). First published by Oxford in 1960. Trade Paperback.

Boulder, CO Sounds True, 2000. Audio Cassette Five Audio Cassette Tapes with a Nine-Page Study Guide. The Tapes have no doubt been played but remain in excellent condition. Housed in a heavy black plactic case which is also in excellent condtion. Overall, Very Good+ to Near Fine condition. Running Time: 7 Hours. Size: 9.25 x 9.95 x 0.85 inches. Weight: 17.4 ounces. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

Cleveland, OH Meridian Books: Greenwich Editions, 1960. Hardcover First Edition (1960), unstated. We suspect this is a later printing. Very Good: shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities with a touch of crimp to the heel of the backstrip; a faint crease to the upper corner of the front free endpaper; very slight spine lean; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Not so very far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.7 x 5.8 x 1.85 inches). cviii, 853 pages. Extensive Notes. Appendixes. Glossary. Index. Language: English. Weight: 41 ounces. brown cloth over boards with embossed designs at the front panel and black and gilt titles… Read More

Cleveland, OH Meridian Books: Greenwich Editions, 1960. Hardcover First Edition (1960), unstated. We suspect this is a later printing. Very Good: shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities with a touch of crimp to the heel of the backstrip; fraying to the bottom edge of the rear panel at the corner tip, exposing the underlying board; a small coffee-like stain at the bottom edge of the text block and a small, very faint stain at the lower fore-edge; very slight spine lean; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.7 x 5.8 x 1.85 inches). cviii, 853 pages. Extensive Notes. Appendixes. Glossary. Index.… Read More

Berkeley, CA Judah L. Magnes Museum, 1993. Paperback Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 155pp. Profusely Illustrated in Black & White. Essay by Stephen J. Zipperstein. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. A wide range [of shtetl] activity, both secular and spiritual, is illustrated in the seventy-five works [illustrated here]. Tradtion, religion, family, and community are recurring theme4s. Scenes of Shabbat, ritual, occupations, personal hardships, and vivid character studies of scholars and rabbis afford a fascinating glimpse into a world that had existed for centuries...Most of the fifty-two artists were born in a shtetl or born to shtel parents...." Artist include Budko, Chagall, Sigmund Forst, Todros Geller, Gropper, Peter Krasnow, Ephraim Moshe Lilien, Louis Lozowick, Abel Pann, Lionel Reiss, Ryback, Ilya Schor, Toulouse Lautrec, Max Weber and Solomon Yudovkin. Royal octavo, paper covers, 156 pp.,… Read More

New York, NY William Morrow & Company, 1995. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use; just a touch of shelving wear along the bottom edges of the boards; the binding leans ever so slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows light soil spots at the top of the front panel and the faintest soiling overall to the open weave paper; price unclipped. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 294pp. Adapted by Simon Jacobson. Hardback with DJ. A book that deepens in meaning throughout each chapter. The wisdom of the Rebbe always seems to be rooted in positive reflections with hope for a better world. Even when dealing with death, The Rebbe reflects how the departed person's soul has risen to a higher plain. Other inspring moments include the birth of a child, the importance of… Read More

Philadelphia, PA Ohalah Rabbinic Fellowship / Aleph, Alliance for Jewish Renewal / Yesod Foundation. Paperback Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 94pp. Paperback. Short introduction in English. From the early 21st century, this is a Neo-Chassidic text. These are expositions of the "inner teachings" of Torah, in which Schachter-Shalomi discusses his concept of "paradigm shift". Neo-Hasidism has expressed a non-Orthodox Jewish interest in Jewish mysticism. The writings and teachings of Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, along with Arthur Green, Lawrence Kushner, Herbert Weiner and others, has sought a Kabbalistic and Hasidic study and spirituality among more modernist Jews. Arthur Green's translations from the religious writings of Hillel Zeitlin have identified him as a major influence on this movement. Zeitlin, who was a Yiddish and Hebrew writer who edited the Yiddish newspaper Moment,… Read More