Patterns in Jewish History is Rabbi Berel Wein's masterful; thematic exploration of the history of the Jewish people. Through the prism of timeless themes: education; customs; anti-Semitism; assimilation; the role of women; teachers and rabbis; the land of Israel and more; Rabbi Wein examines the values that have enabled the Jewish people to survive and thrive for three thousand years. Patterns in Jewish History explains how Jewish practice; traditions and responses to historical forces have varied over time and place; but how; more importantly Judaism's unchanging ideals have united the Jewish people throughout history from its very beginnings at the foot of Mount Sinai through modern times; from Europe to Africa; the Middle East and America. With characteristic depth of research; accessibility of language; and love of Torah; Rabbi Wein presents a remarkable history of a unique people.
#1675325 in Books Naval Institute Press 2011-05-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x 1.00 x 5.90l; 1.25 #File Name: 1591149746256 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Review From One Who Was ThereBy pomela michalskiAs someone who was a participant of the rescue mission Jim Wise and Scott Baron deliver ...and deliver well. Their research was spot on! With the exception of things known only to those who were there "The 14 Hour War" reads like a docudrama. I highly recommend this book. Ben Michalski (Operations Specialist USS Gridley CG 21)5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Good BookBy C. L. GordonThis is good book to complement "The Last Battle" as it has a brief synposis of the Mayaguez engagement and then updates the story by interviewing some of the players. I was stationed at UTapao RTNAB; Thailand at the time as the Chief Forecaster in the base weather station and remember those days real well. Both books tell the stories real well and give the reader an insight on how "politics" played a roll. A good read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good follow-up book about Koh Tang with detailed first hand accounts from some of the participantsBy VasilyHaving read one of the first books about Koh Tang some years ago; I was pleased to obtain this book; which has much more details about what happened; thanks to the interviews the authors conducted with some of the veterans. This book was recommended by a good friend who was on the first helicopter to land on the West Beach. Last Spring; I had the honor of meeting some of the other veterans who were interviewed in the book. After reading their accounts; I have a much better understanding of what happened during the battle; and a much better appreciation and respect for what they went through. I did not give this a 5 star rating due to the authors editing out some details I felt were important for a better understanding of what these men went through. Still; I highly recommend this book for those seeking to learn more about this battle and what these brave men went through.
