Shepherd of Jerusalem [Paperback]

Dov Peretz Elkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1977

A biography of the rabbi active in the Zionist movement that founded the independent Jewish state of Israel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Jason Aronson; 1st Jason Aronson Inc. softcover ed edition (July 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568215975
• ISBN-13: 978-1568215976
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,000,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins is one of America's leading congregational rabbis, and is a prominent internationally-known speaker and author, winner of the National Jewish Book Award. Dr. Elkins is Rabbi Emeritus of The Jewish Center of Princeton, NJ. He co-authored Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul, among his 35 books and hundreds of published articles. His most recent book is Jewish Stories from Heaven and Earth (Jewish Lights). He has spoken and led training workshops for synagogues, Federations, JCCs and other Jewish organizations in North America, Europe and Israel. His books have been read by thousands throughout the world. He was a member of the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Rabbinical Assembly. He and his wife Maxine live in Princeton, NJ, and travel often to see their children and 9 grandchildren.

Dr. Elkins' web sites are www.JewishGrowth.org, www.WisdomofJudaism.org, and www.Eco-Judaism.org. His email address is [e-mail].

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book describing the unique personality, May 24, 1999

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Leonid Petlakh (Staten Island NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shepherd of Jerusalem (Paperback)

A good book describing the unique personality of the greatest Jewish thinker of the 20th century-Rabbi AI Kook. Presents stories from Rav Kook's biography in anecdotal form. Good introduction to Rav Kook's biography

1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written and edited, January 14, 2012

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P. Rubin "le-chaim" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shepherd of Jerusalem: A Biography of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook (Paperback)

Utter drivel.

This should never have been released on an unsuspecting public.

Entitled 'biography of Rav Kook' this is more in the vein of children schmaltzy romantic story -aged 6-9.

There appears to have been no editing or proof reading as the book is jam packed full of irritating typos.

Would have returned this slim volume if at all possible. Please consider carefully before wasting good money!

5.0 out of 5 stars A brief introductory biography for young people, January 4, 2011

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Shalom Freedman "Shalom Freedman" (Jerusalem,Israel) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shepherd of Jerusalem: A Biography of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook (Paperback)

This book does an excellent job of outlining the life of Rav Kook. It shows a clear appreciation of his greatness as both religious leader and Jewish thinker. It shows how his great love of Torah and of Israel were combined in his pioneering Religious Zionist thought. It illustrates his great courage and determination in standing for the principles of Judaism. It touches upon his great contribution to modern Israel. It commends his openess and willingness to embrace the secular pioneers who were involved in building the Jewish state. It shows too how he worked to unite the Jewish people.

I would have liked to have seen more examples of Rav Kook's writing and thought in this work. But on the whole it does an outstanding job of providing for young people and students an introduction to the man who was without question one of the greatest Jewish public figures of the twentieth century.