Bernhard Felsenthal: Teacher In Israel is a biographical work written by Emma Felsenthal. The book chronicles the life and work of Bernhard Felsenthal, a Jewish educator who made significant contributions to the development of Jewish education in Israel during the early 20th century. The book begins with an introduction to Felsenthal's early life in Germany, where he was born in 1881. It then follows his journey to Palestine, where he arrived in 1905 and began working as a teacher. Felsenthal's teaching career spanned ...
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Bernhard Felsenthal: Teacher In Israel is a biographical work written by Emma Felsenthal. The book chronicles the life and work of Bernhard Felsenthal, a Jewish educator who made significant contributions to the development of Jewish education in Israel during the early 20th century. The book begins with an introduction to Felsenthal's early life in Germany, where he was born in 1881. It then follows his journey to Palestine, where he arrived in 1905 and began working as a teacher. Felsenthal's teaching career spanned several decades, during which he worked at various schools and institutions, including the Herzliya Gymnasium, the Hebrew University, and the Teachers' Seminary in Jerusalem. Throughout his career, Felsenthal was a strong advocate for modernizing Jewish education in Palestine. He believed that Jewish education should be grounded in modern pedagogical methods and should be accessible to all Jewish children, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. Felsenthal was also deeply committed to the Zionist cause and played an active role in promoting Jewish settlement in Palestine. The book provides a detailed account of Felsenthal's life and work, drawing on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and other archival materials. It also includes photographs and other visual materials that help to bring Felsenthal's story to life. Overall, Bernhard Felsenthal: Teacher In Israel offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering Jewish educator who played a significant role in shaping the development of Jewish education in Israel. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of Jewish education, Zionism, or the early years of the State of Israel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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First Edition. 362pp. Frontis. 'Selections from His Writings with Biographical Sketch and Bibliography by his Daughter. ' Foreword by Cyrus Adler. Good Plus; mild wear to corners, former owner signature and date on front end paper. (loc 533)