Introduction:Fellow Traveler: A person who is not a member of a particular group or political party, but who sympathizes with the group's aims and policies. —(definition from Oxford Language Dictionary)The term Fellow Traveler is often used in relation to communist nations, but it is even more relevant when discussing fascism. When Stalin began setting up the Soviet satellite nations he searched for allies in places like Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovaki...

This book discusses how ancient Japanese mythology was utilized during the colonial period to justify the annexation of Korea to Japan, with special focus on the god Susanoo. Described as an ambivalent figure and wanderer between the worlds, Susanoo served as a foil to set off the sun goddess, who played an important role in the modern construction of a Japanese national identity.Susanoo inhabited a sinister otherworld, which came to be associated with colonial Korea. Imperialist i...

The Jews of Europe were trapped. Anti-Semitism had been an issue in Europe for centuries, but the sentiment increased exponentially when the Nazis rose to prominence. An attention-getting orator, Adolf Hitler laid out the case that the Jews were responsible for Europe's woes. The economic penalties after WWI hurt the German economy and Hitler used the struggle to blame the Jews. Even as the economy improved, Hitler stayed true to his message.The ramp up of anti-Semitic rhetoric and...

Imagine looking into a rear-view mirror and seeing an object on your trunk. Imagine it's something like an apple. It's not an illusion, you can see it, but you can't grab it. If you stop the car, that change in the dynamic will certainly cause the apple to roll off of the trunk. The apple is there, visible, but not attainable for any use other than seeing it, making observations and taking note of its undeniable presence. Judaism in my ancestral homeland is much like this apple. Judaism wa...

"It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must step up the stairs."(Vaclav Havel. Czechoslovak President 1989-1992)Grandpa Weiss was born into tragedy. When he was just eleven days old, his father died in World War One. He then lost every relative he had in the Holocaust with the exception of two second cousins. Grandpa Weiss married Grandma Weiss (Sarlota, or Sari, Sharkany) right after the war. They met while hiding together for four months at the end ...

David Weiss Halivni's The Formation of the Babylonian Talmud, originally published in Hebrew and here translated by Jeffrey L. Rubenstein, is widely regarded as the most comprehensive scholarly examination of the processes of composition and editing of the Babylonian Talmud. Halivni presents the summation of a lifetime of scholarship and the conclusions of his multivolume Talmudic commentary, Sources and Traditions (Meqorot umesorot). Arguing against the traditio...

This is the true story of a Jewish rag dealer in 1920s Huntsville Alabama who defied the local Ku Klux Klan. The Klan was determined to drive him out of town...or worse. Everyone expected blood in the streets. This is a tense but inspirational story with an unanticipated ending.

David Weiss Halivni emerges his original approach to critical study of the Talmudic text not only in its modern printed form but as it was in its original form, the Oral Torah from the mouths of countless sages.

A guide to understanding the complex derivatives market, by the acclaimed author of After the Trade is MadeIn today’s highly charged and rapidly changing financial climate, derivatives are dominating global headlines. It is essential for financial professionals to have a strong grasp of the products, practices, and regulatory agencies associated with the complex derivatives market in order to keep up.In this book, financial expert David Weiss intro...

#1 Bestseller & New Release in Multiple Categories!Energy Healing, Health & Spirituality, Inspirational Spirituality, Alternative Medicine, New Age Self-Help—and more!Discover the causes of gun violence, a practical solution, and ten reimagined historical stories of real tragedies. If The Solution had been applied, these events could have been prevented. In today’s AI-driven era, implementing this approach is simple, cost-effective, and a ...

Innovation is a key source of competitive advantage, but it remains frustratingly elusive for many organizations. This book shows you how to close the innovation gap by making individuals and organizations systematically and sustainably innovative. You will learn how to embrace a culture of innovation and make it permeate every level of the organization. You will find a clear road map and practical tools to redefine your workplace's culture, identify and tap into the existing innovative in...

The fully updated classic guide to the mechanics of securities processing—a must for professional investorsThis third edition of After the Trade Is Made reflects the changes that have taken place in recent years as a result of new products, technological breakthroughs, and the globalization of the securities industry. Comprehensive and easy to understand, it provides brokers, operations personnel, and individual investors with definitive and up-to-the-minu...