The book is the translation of the Oxford Textbook of Jewish Studies. This unique edition for Ukrainian humanities publications presents history of the Jewish science from its beginnings to the present. Here one can find the whole vast space of the Jewish civilization: history of communities in different regions (Muslim countries, Christian West, Central and Eastern Europe, etc.) and at different times (the Talmudic period, the Middle Ages, modern period, contemporary times). Continue reading
The author of the book (famous historian Mikhailo Kal’nytskyi, board-member of the Ukrainian Society for Protection of Monuments of History and Culture) is for many years exploring the past and present of his beloved Kiev for many years. Generalization of his many years work was presented in the book published as a guide-book. It tells about the life of Kiev citizens, and about their life lessons. Some sections are devoted to memorable places and Jewish cemeteries. The book describes dozens of objects: buildings and structures where major events of Jewish life in XIX -XX centuries (synagogues, publishing houses, educational institutions, offices of political parties and movements) took place. One will find brief biographical sketches of the Jewish community leaders, writers, and politicians. Previously unknown documents discovered in the archives of Kiev are firstly published in this book as well.
This book represents the fullest collection of translated works of the great Jewish poet David Gofshtein. The book is based upon two volume edition of selected works: issued in the original language in Tel Aviv (Israel, publishing house “Isroel – booh”), and “Favorites” by David Gofshtein issued in Ukrainian in Kiev (Ukrainskyi Pys’mennyk Publishing house). The widow of the poet Feiga Gofshtein was a compiler of both publications. All dedications and epigraphs that for obvious reasons could not be published in the Soviet era were restored in this edition.
Among translators of the poems one will find M. Rylsky, P. Tychyna, V. Sosiura, L. Kostenko, G. Kochur, M. Lucash, L. Pervomayskyi, N. Tyhyi, V. Boguslavska. Continue reading
The art album shows another aspect of the creative avant-garde phenomenon of Kyiv. The album is a sort of continuation of the Culture League: Art Vanguard of 1910-1920’s book. The first book presented works of the artists of Cultures League, the second one draws attention to one of the remarkable but little studied genres – book design. The album contains reproductions of works by N. Altman, M. Epstein, G. Inger, El. Lyssytsky, I.-B. Rybak, A. Tyschler, J. Chaikov, M. Chagall, N. Shyfrin, S. Shore. Continue reading
This autobiographical book is a true story that spans the years of the Holocaust lived underground and the postwar years of the author’s life. Despite considerable losses, sufferings, and hardships, Mina had tremendous strength of spirit and love of life, which inspired her beloved ones. Under the difficult conditions of underground life, she managed to bring up her daughter, and eventually to realize her medical ambitions. The power of her spirit is the undisputed model for future generations. Continue reading
