Words for the Wise

Words for the Wise contains sixty-two short articles on Hebrew Holidays History and Liturgy. On Liturgy 8 articles including the origin of and insights into Shalom Aleikhem Anim Zemirot and Maoz Tzur. On Holidays 9 articles including the origin of the recital of Le-David Hashem Ori the underlying meanings of the words lulav atzeret and Pesa? and the background to the Fast of Gedaliah. On History 18 articles including a history of the city of Acco and on the lives of Rashbam Judah Touro Golda Meir and Yigael Yadin and on an important manuscript of Rambam's Mishneh Torah. On Hebrew 27 articles including insights into the roots ???????????? and ??? the etymology of the word ???? the meaning of ????? ???? and interesting words in Hallel.