A.B. Ehrlich. Rashei Perakim.

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

J. Wiley’s Sons

New York

(1883)

Goldman 288.

FIRST TALMUD TEXTBOOK FOR JEWISH CHILDREN IN AMERICA. Vocalized selections from the Talmud and Midrash. It represents the first attempt to incorporate Talmud into elementary Jewish education in America. The author writes in his introduction: “My heart originally desired to add a translation and commentary in the language of this land in order to benefit our youngsters, however the heart is dependent on the pocket… therfore my work leaves the print-shop without the translation.” The Polish-born author converted to Christianity only to return to Jewish observance soon after immigrating to America in 1876.